Berea College Berea, Kentucky
Learning, Labor & Service
As the first interracial and co-educational college in the South, Berea College provides a unique opportunity for low-income, minority, and first-generation students by offering every admitted student a 4-year, tuition scholarship. Berea holds accommodating admission criteria to allow students who have encountered great adversity to see higher education as a possibility. Uniquely, all Berea students work 10 to 15 hours per week in departments that range from food service, to handicrafts, to technology, and academic research. Learn more about Berea...

Fordham University New York City, New York
Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program
The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program is an undergraduate scholars program designed to prepare minority and economically disadvantaged students for careers in scientific, technical, health-related and licensed professions. The program, which is part of a statewide effort to address the issue of minority under-representation in the science and technology professions, emphasizes academic preparation and achievement, and promotes career awareness. Learn more about Fordham...  

Ripon College Ripon, Wisconsin
Diversity Scholarship
Ripon College's Diversity Scholarship recognizes a student's high school academic performance, leadership qualities, and the College's belief that the student will contribute to the cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity of Ripon. The Diversity Award, valued at $15,000 annually, requires prior acceptance to the College, a special award application, nomination and personal essay, followed by a thorough review of the candidate's academic credentials, community service activities and references. Learn more about Ripon...

St. Mary's University San Antonio, Texas
Liberation Through Education High School Leadership Conference
With a minority population of over 60 percent, St. Mary's University reaches out to underserved students through the Liberation Through Education High School Leadership Conference. This annual conference draws more than 200 junior and high school students from across South Texas and includes sessions that pertain to significant issues to today's youths, such as teenage pregnancy, dropout rates, low educational attainment levels and differences in socioeconomic status. Learn more about St. Mary's...

University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington
College Horizons
College Horizons is a five-day "crash course" designed to prepare Native American, Native Alaskan and Native Hawaiian students for college. Facilitated by representatives from Puget Sound and college counselors and admissions officers from around the country, the program helps potential students establish personal relationships with college representatives and learn about a wide variety of colleges and universities. Learn more about Puget Sound...

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