Advice: A $250 million scholarship program aimed at keeping students debt-free
She had opened the letter from the Baltimore Sun announcing that I had received a full academic scholarship to the University of Maryland at College Park.The scholarship covered four years of tuition, fees, and room and board, as well as books and school supplies. It also included a paid summer internship for all four years of collegeBut here’s the kicker: If I performed well in school and during my internships, a full-time reporter position would be waiting at the newspaper upon graduation.
“Adults who have attained at least a bachelor’s degree have better economic outcomes, on average, than adults who have not completed college,”To be sure, there were times when I struggled as a first-generation college student. My grandmother didn’t know how to help me navigate the stress of campus life or the choices that could derail my plans. But the mentors I had at the Baltimore Sun and Evening Sun did. They guided me, encouraged me and got me through some rough times.
It was the totality of that now-defunct program — money, mentorship and mental support — that made the difference between me giving up and graduating. We need more like it.The goal of thehistorically underserved students attend college or complete a certificate program with no debt.
“We know that those students who are at the very top of their class, those A students, those 4.0 students, have better access to scholarships,” Everhart said. “But there are students who have unforeseen circumstances in their background where they have not been able to advance at that highest achievement level, but we know they have grit.”2,500 students over five years. It will start in three regions: Boston, Raleigh-Durham and Dallas-Fort Worth.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Fidelity pledges $250 million in college education pushFidelity is pledging $250 million as part of an effort to give Black, Latino and historically underserved students access to post-secondary education and support.
Consulte Mais informação »
Fidelity pledges $250 million to support minority studentsFidelity Investments will commit $250 million to a new education initiative to support up to 50,000 underserved minority students with scholarships and mentorship programs in the next five years.
Consulte Mais informação »
Fidelity pledges $250 million to support minority studentsFidelity Investments will commit $250 million to a new education initiative to support up to 50,000 underserved minority students with scholarships and mentorship programs in the next five years. The Invest in My Education program, announced Tuesday, plans to increase graduation rates and students’ ability to complete their education debt free. Pamela Everhart, Fidelity’s head of Regional Public Affairs and Community Relations, said the program is part of the firm’s plans to direct more resources to some minority communities.
Consulte Mais informação »
Fidelity to give $250 million to Black, Hispanic ‘hard-working B students’The financial services giant said it plans to help 2,500 students over the next five years with scholarships.
Consulte Mais informação »
Jeanette Ball named superintendent finalist at Southwest ISD, weeks after Judson buyoutThe Southwest ISD board also voted to place a $250 million bond proposal before voters in...
Consulte Mais informação »
Fidelity-Backed Exchange OSL Cuts Workers Amid Ongoing Crypto Winter: BloombergHong Kong-based crypto exchange OSL is cutting staff and reducing overall costs by about a third in yet another example of a major crypto firm retrenching, according to Bloomberg. By NelWang
Consulte Mais informação »