Are there still scholarships available in California for biracial students, even though I saw some info about them from 2019? I want to make sure I'm not missing out on any opportunities.
Yes, California still offers scholarships to biracial students. However, as the landscape has recently shifted due to the Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action in June 2023, you might find there are more scholarships focusing on other elements such as socioeconomic background, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and personal essays.
For example, scholarships like the Beatrice Price UCLA Scholarship Program consider factors like socioeconomic background and leadership qualities, in addition to ethnicity. This scholarship underlines UCLA’s commitment to promoting diversity within its student body.
Moreover, the Essayontime scholarship program, based in California, grants scholarships to biracial students who excel in writing. In essence, you're required to either craft an essay or create some form of creative writing to apply.
Likewise, the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, while not exclusively for biracial students, often looks for candidates that display strong academic abilities as well as those facing financial hardships. This program has historically awarded a significant portion of its scholarships to biracial and multicultural students.
Remember always to visit the official websites or make direct contact with the scholarship organizers to get the most current eligibility criteria and application process. These programs may also have different deadlines, so be sure to keep track of them on a calendar or organizer. This way, you will not miss out on any opportunities.
Also, don't discount the local scholarships offered by community organizations, local foundations, and businesses. Many of these offer scholarships specifically to residents of certain areas and may have grants available for biracial students. Don't hesitate to reach out to your school's guidance counselor to get more information about local scholarships, as they often have a wealth of information on such opportunities. Good luck with your scholarship search!
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