scholarships
Coverage of scholarships in the Nexus archive.
- New Scholarships. New Programs. Your Next Step. - Sponsored Content
New students are eligible for scholarships across all Brandeis Online graduate programs. Applications are due by July 28 for the fall term. The article is sponsored content.
- Long Island lifeguard helps secure scholarships to fund lessons for young swimmers
A Long Island lifeguard has secured scholarships to fund swimming lessons for young swimmers, as reported by Stacey Sager in East Meadow.
- A look behind Trump’s Patriot Games — an ‘American Gladiators’ style competition testing teens in ‘boot camp circuit’
President Trump's administration is organizing a televised teen athletic competition from August 9-11 for America's 250th anniversary. The event will feature 100 high school students competing in military-style obstacle courses and sports, with $250,000 in scholarships as the prize.
- An organization for women in STEM aim for $1 million in scholarships given away
The Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation (AWAF) aims to increase its scholarship funding from $800k to $1 million through its annual 'Swinging for Scholarships' golf outing on August 18. The non-profit organization focuses on empowering women in automotive and mobility industries, with Riley Keehn, AWAF STEM co-chair, discussing the event in an interview.
- Arizona’s 2027 Budget Cuts Millions in College Funding, Scholarships
Arizona’s 2027 budget reduces millions in funding for colleges and scholarships. The article is authored by Gianna Jakubowski.
- Student suicides: National Task Force says there is no ‘foolproof’ way to prevent them, but calls for overhaul of campus support systems
The National Task Force acknowledges there is no 'foolproof' method to prevent student suicides but urges improvements in campus support systems. Recommendations include standardized mental health services, timely scholarships, faculty recruitment, and enhanced data collection.
- Opinion: Medical schools diversified. So where are all the diverse doctors?
Medical schools have increased enrollment of Black and Latino students through pipeline programs, scholarships, and recruitment strategies over the past decade. However, the physician workforce remains disproportionately underrepresented by these groups despite these efforts.
- Billionaire and Republican megadonor is funding scholarships for students at closing Philly schools
Jeffrey Yass, a Republican megadonor, and his wife Janine founded the Yass Prize, which offers scholarships for 500 students at Philadelphia public schools set to close in 2027. The scholarships provide $8,000 annually through high school, allowing enrollment in vetted private schools. Critics argue this initiative promotes privatization and exploits public school challenges.