College Tidbits

In a recent post the Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) mentioned that it was seeking applicants for scholarships.

They also encourage black students seeking cash for college to visit the BETF scholarship webpage today!

In addition, they also introduced us to BlackStudents.com  a Free online directory of black scholarships, African American scholarships, black colleges and HBCUs, internships, and jobs.

Also worth a look: C.R.A.F.T., Inc. College Resource Center.  The C.R.A.F.T. Organization serves the youth and families of the Pembroke/Hopkins Park area of Illinois. The community has one of the highest poverty rates in the state.

With the National Labor College at the George Meany Campus in Silver Spring, MD, American’s unions have their own college: a national center that provides continuous labor education for all union activists.

Each year a total of $25,000 is awarded to eligible students through the new Union Plus National Labor College Scholarship. The scholarship program is sponsored by the Union Plus Education Foundation and administered by the National Labor College. The Foundation’s donation to The National Labor College represents the largest financial aid contribution to the college. Learn more about the National Labor College’s degree programs here.

NOTE: The Union Plus National Labor College Scholarship applies only to dues-paying union members or staff employees of an affiliated organization interested in enrolling in the National Labor College.

This 200 Free Scholarship List is the latest list created by Black Excel.  They’re site features over 1,000+ scholarships.

Black Excel points out two Key things to remember:

1. Most groups provide scholarships on an annual basis, so don’t stress yourself over any one particular deadline.

2. Students are advised to target “good” scholarship sources…and apply every year.

The link to Black Excel’s 200+ scholarships list is: http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html.

Notes:
One thing I noticed is that some of the links do not work when you click on them. this may be due to the fact that webpages are changed all the time. But it may still be worth while to spend a few minutes looking at the list. If clicking on the link doesn’t work, then try typing in the Web site address manually. 

Also, Even if you do not have a college-aged child at home, please share this with someone who does, and to anyone and everyone that comes to mind.

Though there are a number of companies and organizations that have donated money for scholarships to African Americans and other minorities, a great deal of the money is being returned because of a lack of interest or awareness.

Parents, take the initiative to get your children involved. Money shouldn’t be returned to donating companies because we fail to apply for it.

If you are a college student or getting ready to become one, you probably already know how useful additional money can be.