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2012 HBCU Connect Scholarship
HBCU Connect is proud to offer the 2012 HBCU Connect Scholarship Program for HBCU students. The 2012 program makes available several $1,000.00 scholarships for up to 4 minority applicants who attend or plan to attend an HBCU college or university. The scholarship can be applied to tuition or books for the 2012 Winter or Spring semester.
HBCU Connect as an organization is the largest student and alumni organization of Historically Black College and University supporters in history. Founded in 1999, HBCU Connect has given away thousands in scholarship dollars to deserving college students. The organization is dedicated to keeping HBCU students and graduates connected with each other and with opportunities for advancement.
Who’s Eligible:
- Students enrolled or planning to enroll into any Historically Black College or University for Winter 2012 or Spring of 2013.
- All Graduating High School Seniors or Transfer students, and Current HBCU students must show proof of enrollment.
- Minorities – African American, Hispanic, and Native American.
Instructions:
You, the applicant, are responsible for completing and submitting all information required.
- Submit a 350 word essay answering the following question: Why did you choose to attend a Historically Black College or University?
Carefully review your entire essay before submitting it. Notification throughout the application process will be by email. Students who fail to use a valid active email address or who fail to check the email account regularly may eliminate themselves from consideration.
Deadline: November 1st, 2012.
For more details and submission, visit http://hbcuconnect.com/scholarships.shtml
Become a Writer for the HBCU Connect On-Campus Magazine
Do you know someone who is interested in journalism and goes to an HBCU? Well here’s a great opportunity they can add to their resume!
The next issue of HBCU Connect On Campus will be distributed this September! If you would like to be a famed HBCU writer, work on the HBCU Student magazine!
Editorial content specs:
Article subjects and topics should speak to a college audience.
Photos are optional.
1 page article = 170 – 190 (max) words
1.5 page article = 270 words
2 page article = 380 words
Submission Deadline = August 1, 2012
Distribution Date: September 12, 2012
To submit your questions or content please email: oncampus@hbcuconnect.com or call 1-877-864-4446.
View past magazines: http://hbcuconnect.com/magazine/
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