Are you a student who wants to impact your HBCU Campus and community? The 2017 HBCU All-Star application is available, the deadline is May 12.
Here’s how you can nominate yourself today:
The Review Process
PROGRAM DETAILS
The appointment period will last approximately one year, and during this time students will serve as ambassadors of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities by providing outreach opportunities and communications to their fellow students about the value of education and the Initiative as a networking resource. Through social media, personal and professional relationships with community-based organizations, student will share promising and proven practices that support opportunities for all young people to realize their educational and career potential. The program will provide an opportunity to participate in regional and national events, as well as, web chats with Initiative staff and other professionals from a wide range of disciplines that support a spirit of engagement and personal and professional development.
ELIGIBILITY AND RULES
1. Nominee must be a current undergraduate, graduate, or professional student at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Student must be enrolled for the 2017-2018 fall semester. View HBCU Listing by State
2. Only complete applications will be accepted. This includes signed nomination form, unofficial transcripts, short essays, resume and endorsement letter.
3. Submissions entered past the due date will not be acknowledged.
For more information regarding the 2017 HBCU All-Star Student program and application contact: hbcuallstars@ed.gov and follow us on Twitter @WHI_HBCUs
About The White House Initiative on HBCUs:
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities works to promote HBCU excellence, innovation, and sustainability. The Initiative recognizes undergraduate, graduate, and professional students for their accomplishments in scholarship, leadership, and civic engagement.
