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Bard College at Simon’s Rock
Great Barrington, MA
Acceleration to Excellence Program
The Acceleration to Excellence Program awards merit scholarships that cover up to the full cost of tuition for outstanding students who enter Simon’s Rock following 10th or 11th grade. Simon’s Rock faculty members select recipients of this award based on academic excellence, extracurricular distinction, personal motivation and character. The most highly qualified applicants are invited to attend the Acceleration to Excellence Finalist Day, where they are introduced to the college’s academic and social programs, interview with faculty and have the opportunity to receive one of the college’s most substantial merit awards.
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Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA
Intercultural Resource Center
The Intercultural Resource Center celebrates Gettysburg’s diversity by providing a warm and affirming home on campus for students from all backgrounds and by sponsoring activities that build mutual respect and understanding. The IRC brings speakers to campus who address topics related to diversity, provides services such as tutoring and mentoring, runs discussion groups to foster open conversation on important issues, hosts meals with ethnic themes, and offers a variety of other services to create a welcoming atmosphere on campus. The IRC encourages involvement in its activities from all students at Gettysburg. It has a particular commitment to the academic and personal development of African American, Asian American, Latino and American Indian students on campus.
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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
Si Se Puede / Fulfilling the Dream Conferences
Led by the Office of Admission and campus multicultural groups, the Si Se Puede and Fulfilling the Dream Conferences reach out to Latino and African-American students, respectively. They were designed to encourage high school students from these backgrounds to pursue higher education and to provide them with information about the application process. Attendees can also participate in workshops and discussions around issues of higher education as they affect their own communities.
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Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
GE Scholars Program
Founded in 1994, the GE Scholars Program, which has since accepted 144 students, provides underrepresented students with annual scholarship assistance to help fund their Sacred Heart educations. Recipients — who must be full-time, low-income, minority students with a 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated interest in a quantitative-based field such as information technology, finance, economics, etc. — also develop a relationship with a GE executive who serves as a mentor to them, supporting their academic and career goals through a variety of workshops, professional and cultural events and individual meetings.
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Soka University of America
Aliso Viejo, CA
Free Tuition Policy
Beginning in the 2008-09 school year all admitted students to the BA in Liberal Arts program whose annual family income is $60,000 or less will receive free tuition. Room and board fees still apply. Soka is proud to be one of the few private colleges in California able to offer this exceptional opportunity to outstanding students whose families might not otherwise be able to support their educational goals. This offer applies to both US and International students admitted to the undergraduate program.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Camp Carolina Scholars
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Camp Carolina Scholars brings talented high school freshmen and sophomores, with a special emphasis on first-generation, minority, low-income, rural and disadvantaged students, to campus to experience residential college life. Students spend three days on campus living in a residence hall, learning about academic and extra-curricular preparation for selective admissions and scholarship opportunities. Sessions include information on admissions, financial aid and scholarship, time management, study habits, test preparation and other important skills needed for high school and college success.
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