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Howard University Receives Historic Donation

Howard University was gifted a $5 million endowment from alumni couple Eddie C. Brown and C. Sylvia Brown.
by Brandee Sanders
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NFL Player Jalen Hurts Leads HBCU Scholarship Initiative

NFL player Jalen Hurts has joined forces with the National Football League Players Association and FedEx for the creation of…
by Brandee Sanders
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Nick Cannon Eliminates Student Debt For HBCU Scholars

Entertainment mogul Nick Cannon surprised seven HBCU scholars by eliminating their student debt.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70

Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Tiffany & Co. Create HBCU Scholarship

As an extension on their new "ABOUT LOVE" campaign in partnership with Tiffany & Co., Beyoncé and Jay-Z came together…
by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins
01.01.70
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Megan Thee Stallion Starts ‘Roc Nation School’ Scholarship

Megan Thee Stallion will provide a student with a full-ride scholarship to Long Island University’s Roc Nation School of Music,…
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
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Morehouse Alum Launches Scholarship Fund For HBCU Students

24-year-old entrepreneur Bryce Thompson launched a $100,000 scholarship fund for HBCU students.
by NewsOne Staff
04.10.92
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Vince Carter Launches Youth Scholarship Program

NBA legend Vince Carter has launched a scholarship program for youth.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Internship Program Launched In Honor Of George Floyd

The George Floyd Memorial Foundation has teamed up with Texas A&M University-Commerce for the creation of a civic engagement-focused internship…
by Brandee Sanders
08.14.51
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Kevin Richardson Awarded Honorary Syracuse U Degree

Kevin Richardson of the Exonerated Five was recently awarded an honorary degree from Syracuse University.
by Brandee Sanders
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21 Savage Launches $100K Scholarship Fund For Youth

21 Savage has launched a financial literacy program and $100,000 scholarship fund for youth.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Scholly And Lil Nas X Launch Scholarship Competition

Lil Nas X has teamed up with the Black-founded scholarship app Scholly to create $30,000 worth of scholarships.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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New Orleans Academic Standout Pursues Degree In Education

New Orleans teenager Antoinette Love received 116 college acceptance letters and $3.7 million in scholarships.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Scholarship Honors Legacy Of Slain ER Doctor

A scholarship fund has been created to honor the legacy of Dr. Tamara O’Neal who was tragically killed in November…
by NewsOne Staff
07.03.49
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Journalist Turns Pain Into Power After Losing Husband

After losing her husband in a hit-and-run incident, journalist Kimberly Holmes Wiggins is helping others through grief.
by Brandee Sanders
03.28.34
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Teen Loses Scholarship Because She Was Homeless

Heading to higher education.
by Clarissa Hamlin
03.20.19
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Scholarship Honors Civil Rights Leader James Lawson

Civil Rights leader Rev. James Lawson will be honored with the creation of a scholarship in his name at Vanderbilt…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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West Virginia State University Honors NASA’s Katherine Johnson

West Virginia State University will create a bronze statue and scholarship fund in honor of NASA’s Katherine Johnson.
by NewsOne Staff
08.03.08
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11-Year-Old Receives Southern University Scholarship

11-year-old Elijah Precciely has received a full-ride scholarship to Southern University.
by NewsOne Staff
08.23.03
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Scholarship Fund Honors Black Graduate Killed In Greece

The National Black MBA Association has created a scholarship fund in honor of Bakari Henderson.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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LeBron James Expands Scholarship Program To Help Ohio…

LeBron James has introduced a program that will help parents obtain their General Education Development degree (GED) for free.
by Desire Thompson
01.01.70
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