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- 🎇 End of Year Highlights: Financial Moves, NBA Fellowships & Band Honors! 🎆
🎇 End of Year Highlights: Financial Moves, NBA Fellowships & Band Honors! 🎆
As we wrap up 2024, HBCUs are ending the year strong with opportunities, and major honors!
👋🏾 Hey HBCU Fam!
Welcome to the final edition of 2024! As we close out the year, let’s take a moment to celebrate everything that shaped the HBCU community—from major wins to inspiring stories. This week’s roundup is packed with exciting highlights and opportunities to keep the momentum going as we head into 2025 with even bigger dreams. Let’s dive in!
In This Week's Edition:
🎶 FAMU Marching 100 Named ESPN HBCU Band of the Year
💰 2025-26 FAFSA® Form Now Available!
🏈 Michael Vick Named Norfolk State Head Coach
🏀 2025 NBA HBCU Fellowship Now Accepting Applications
🚀 P&G’s #HowWeHBCYOU Tour Inspires HBCU Students
🎶 FAMU Marching 100 Named ESPN HBCU Band of the Year
Big news for the FAMU Marching 100! They’ve just been named ESPN’s HBCU Band of the Year after an epic performance that had everyone talking. FAMU is bringing the heat in more ways than one!
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💰 2025-26 FAFSA Form Now Available!
The new FAFSA form for 2025-26 is live! If you’re gearing up for college, this is your ticket to financial aid. Fill it out now to secure the funds you need for next semester!
🏈 Michael Vick Named Norfolk State
Head Coach
NFL legend Michael Vick is taking the reins as Norfolk State’s head coach! With his passion for the game and unmatched experience, Vick’s leadership promises to take the Spartans to new heights.
🏀 2025 NBA HBCU Fellowship Now Accepting Applications
The NBA HBCU Fellowship is back, and it’s your chance to step into the sports industry! If you’re passionate about basketball and want to get a behind-the-scenes look, this fellowship is your next big move.
🚀 P&G’s #HowWeHBCYOU Tour Inspires HBCU Students
P&G’s #HowWeHBCYOU tour is bringing fresh career opportunities and mentorship to HBCU campuses across the nation. Ready to get inspired? This tour is all about helping you turn your hustle into success.
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🔦 HBCU Class of 2024 Spotlight:
Shemaiah Mbete Shining Bright
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Meet Shemaiah Mbete, a standout graduate from Alabama A&M University! With an impressive list of academic achievements and leadership roles, Mbete has landed a dream job at Cream, Inc., exemplifying the excellence and talent nurtured at HBCUs. Her journey reflects the power of perseverance, ambition, and the transformative opportunities available at Alabama A&M.
💰 Apply for $1000 Cappex Easy Money College Scholarship from our partner Appily. This scholarship is open to freshman, sophomores, juniors, and first semester senior students for all majors and schools.
🚀 HBCU Opportunities
Scholarships:
Select Saunas Scholarship Program – Win a $500 scholarship for undergrad or grad students in kinesiology, physical therapy, or wellness! Must be 18+ and enrolled full-time. Deadline: December 31, 2024.
Stromberg’s Chicken Scholarship Program – $1,000 award for students in agricultural sciences. Submit a 500-word essay on chicken farming. Deadline: December 31, 2024.
💰 Looking for more funding options? Check out our extensive list of scholarships tailored for HBCU students. Find Your Scholarship.
Jobs:
Motion Graphic Designer, TEGNA Design Tank – TEGNA seeks a Motion Graphic Designer to create broadcast graphics and animations.
Transportation Associate Account Manager, Marsh McLennan Agency – MMA is hiring a Transportation Associate Account Manager to manage client accounts and process renewals.
📣 Employers: Have an opportunity for HBCU students or graduates? Get in touch to feature your openings and find the right talent. 📌 Post a position
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We’ll be taking a short break for the holidays and will return with our next edition on January 6th. Until then, keep celebrating the best of what HBCUs have to offer. Thank you for being part of this journey, and here’s to even greater things in the new year!
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year,
Your HBCU Roundup Team ✌🏾
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