EDUCATION
The Hundred-Seven
Learn about the America’s amazing Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)!
This is the FIRST place to start when pursuing higher education where you can meet great professors, get a great education with a great community, receive support from great alumni, and find great opportunities!
Sallie Mae
Know a graduate school student, who is passionate about advancing social justice and supporting their community? They could be the next recipient of a $10,000 Bridging the Dream Scholarship from The Sallie Mae Fund and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
The application window is open now for graduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in an accredited graduate-level program at least half-time. Applicants must submit a short video describing how they are passionate about advancing social justice in their community.
Students can click HERE to apply today!
The application window is open until March 27, 12 pm ET.
The Bridging the Dream for Graduate Students Scholarship is part of The Sallie Mae Fund’s $3 million commitment to help students from all backgrounds – particularly those from underserved communities access complete higher education.
No purchase is necessary. Voids were prohibited.
Ends March 27, 2023.
See Official Rules.
Please Borrow responsibly!
We encourage students and families to start with savings, grants, scholarships, and federal student loans to pay for college. Students and families should evaluate all anticipated monthly loan payments, and how much the student expects to earn in the future, before considering a private student loan.
BigFuture
This is the place to learn about colleges and universities. The FAFSA is here. You will find financial aid resources for students here. Information for parents who want to help their college-bound student is also here.
Remember to apply for the NEW SCHOLARSHIPS EVERY DAY! Click HERE to learn more.
Click HERE to see Amira earned a $40,000 surprise from BigFuture!
The scholarships are real! Apply today!
Right to Be
Righttobe.org is a safe space for people who have experienced trauma at work, racial encounters, online harassment, anti-LGBTQIA bullying, or any other type of harassment. This organization offers excellent training sessions and a space to journalling about traumatic experiences.
Federal Student Aid
Navigate the student loan repayment process with confidence: make payments, change repayment plans, explore options, and get help.
If you or someone you know needs money for college, Click HERE for more information.
ARTICLES
Black women are uniquely burdened by student debt, report finds
Black women, marginalized by sexism and racism in the labor market, often struggle to repay their student loans. Click HERE to read more.
Pretty Brown Girl
Scholarships are available! Deadline: May 26th! Check HERE often for more scholarship opportunities.
