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This Week in People & Culture News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering different cultural groups stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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2023-24 POINT FOUNDATION LGBTQ SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As LGBTQ residents nationwide face hate-filled legislation and rhetoric, Point Foundation, the nation's largest LGBTQ scholarship fund, seeks to create a brighter future by providing financial and programmatic support to 574 LGBTQ students in higher education. Point is awarding more students scholarships and grants than ever in its 21-year history.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As LGBTQ residents nationwide face hate-filled legislation and rhetoric, Point Foundation, the nation's largest LGBTQ scholarship fund, seeks to create a brighter future by providing financial and programmatic support to 574 LGBTQ students in higher education.
  • Point Foundation is fighting for a brighter LGBTQ future by providing support to more students than ever in its history.
  • This year's incoming class includes 34 new Point Flagship Scholars who will receive four-year college and graduate school scholarships, 86 new Community College Scholars, and 280 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Scholars.
  • With this record-breaking class, Point and its network of supporters are eager to continue to fight for equality for LGBTQ students in higher education across the US.

2022-2023 LGBTQ SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This June, Point Foundation is breaking its own record for the most students they will support in the forthcoming academic year. Overall, Point plans to award 539 scholarships and grants in the 2022-23 academic year ahead. Of this cohort, there are 42 new Point Flagship Scholars, the four-year college and graduate school scholarship program, 80 new students in the Community College Scholarship Program, 106 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Scholarship students, and another 101 students will receive short-term Opportunity Grants. These newly awarded students join 74 current Scholars in Point programming, and Point is planning to select an additional 274 BIPOC Scholarship students in 2023.

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  • These newly awarded students join 74 current Scholars in Point programming, and Point is planning to select an additional 274 BIPOC Scholarship students in 2023.
  • Point Foundation offers the most LGBTQ student scholarships in the forthcoming academic year since it's 20-year history.
  • But it's clear we have even more opportunity to grow and help more LGBTQ students access and succeed in college."
  • Since 2002, Point has awarded more than 400 scholarships, making it the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit.

Miller-Motte College Launches New Grant Program for Students on Campuses in Charleston and Conway

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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CONWAY, S.C. , March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Miller-Motte College campuses in Conway and Charleston, South Carolina are proud to announce the launch of the 2022 Miller-Motte College Opportunities Grant. This Grant encourages first time Miller-Motte College students to complete a career-focused program of study. This grant is applicable only to those students seeking to study in the Medical Clinical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, and Business Administration Programs at Miller-Motte College.

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  • Up to $20,000 Opportunities Grant to Help First Time College Students Complete Career-focused Studies in Medical Assisting, Medical Billing & Coding, and Business Administration
    CONWAY, S.C., March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Miller-Motte College campuses in Conway and Charleston, South Carolina are proud to announce the launch of the 2022 Miller-Motte College Opportunities Grant.
  • This Grant encourages first time Miller-Motte College students to complete a career-focused program of study.
  • This grant is applicable only to those students seeking to study in the Medical Clinical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, and Business Administration Programs at Miller-Motte College.
  • Who is eligible to apply for this Miller-Motte College Opportunities Grant?

Brainfuse Offers New Service - Live Assistance for FAFSA Applications

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Monday, July 20, 2020
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Beginning Tuesday, July 21, Brainfuse will offer live assistance for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to all library HelpNow clients.Live FAFSA tutors will be available to help both students and parents with completing the FAFSA application.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Beginning Tuesday, July 21, Brainfuse will offer live assistance for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to all library HelpNow clients.Live FAFSA tutors will be available to help both students and parents with completing the FAFSA application.
  • Brainfuse, one of the nation's leading online tutoring providers, provides access to free homework help, including live, online tutoringand test prep in a wide range of subjects for K-12 students.
  • Seeking federal financial aid can be a daunting process for families, and live assistance in this area fills a critical need."
  • Brainfuse is one of the nation's leading online tutoring providers, serving a diversified client base of libraries, school districts and colleges/universities for over 20 years.