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Allen University Landed in the

Top 10 of HBCU Ranking for 2023!

Online Schools Guide has ranked Allen University #8 in the 15 Top HBCU Hidden Gem Colleges for 2023. Not only was Allen ranked in the Top 10, Allen University is the highest ranking HBCU in the State of South Carolina!

 

Online School Guide defines Hidden Gem Colleges as "some of the best smaller colleges and universities offering quality education and online programs. These schools offer various academic degrees, from associate to doctoral degrees, and many extracurricular activities. In addition, they provide a unique educational experience for students, offering a culturally rich environment and a sense of community." As to how the rankings came about, OSG stated, "The editors at Online Schools Guide found smaller HBCU schools with an excellent academic reputation that also offer online degree programs. Then, we ranked the programs based on the cost of attendance and the number of online offerings."

"We are proud of this recognition as it aligns with the vision of the University to be a leading institution of higher education with an established precedence of excellence for both undergraduate and graduate students." - Dr. Ernest C. McNealey, President, Allen University.

 

 

 

SPRING 2025 SEMESTER

December 31- January 1, 2025

Tuesday -Wednesday

 New Year’s Eve & Day Holiday

 University closed

January 2

Thursday

University Reopens

January 3

Friday

Faculty & Staff Institute

January 4

Saturday

Registration for all students

January 6

Monday

Classes and attendance begin for all students

January 10

Friday

Late registration ($50.00 fee)

January 20

Monday

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Classes suspended / University closed

January 21

Tuesday

Classes resume and University reopens

January 21

Tuesday

Last day to drop/add

February 10

Monday

May graduation applications due

February 11

Tuesday

Founders’ Day 

March 3 - 8

Monday-Saturday

Midterm examinations

March 11

Tuesday

Midterm grades are due by 12 am (midnight)

March 14

Friday

Last day to submit grade changes

Last day for removing incomplete (I) grades for Fall 2024

March 17 – 22

Monday-Saturday

Spring Break for students and faculty

Classes suspended

March 24

Monday

Classes resume

Last day to withdraw without GPA penalty

March 24-March 31

Monday-Monday

Pre-Registration Fall 2025

FAFSA Blitz Week

March 24- 25

March 29

Monday-Tuesday

Saturday

Evaluation of Instruction

April 1

Tuesday

Academic Awards Ceremony

April 18

Friday

Good Friday

University closed

April 21

Monday

University reopens

Classes resume

April 28 – May 2

Monday-Friday

Senior Final Examinations

April 29

Tuesday

Senior final grades entered by 12 p.m.

May 3 - May 9

Saturday-Friday

Final Examinations

May 9

Friday

Baccalaureate Services

May 10

Saturday

Residence Halls Close at 12 noon

May 10

Saturday

Commencement Services

Bachelor's and master's degrees

May 13

Tuesday

Grades are Due by 12 noon

May 14

Wednesday

Last day for faculty

May 15-16

Thursday-Friday

Leadership Retreat

Assignments

High priority

Hello Students

 

Please complete your assignments ASAP. We are in the final week

 

Dr.Bass

  • Emergency Aid

    Allen University is proud to announce that we are partnering with ECMC’s Project Success Emergency Aid Program.

    The Emergency Aid Program is designed to support students’ persistence toward degree completion by removing unforeseen financial obstacles from their path.  There are no fees charged to the institution for this program.  To complete an application, please use the online portal provided by ECMC which is below.

     

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Scholarship Alerts:

2024-2025 The Slater-Millner Scholars Fund

The Slater-Millner Scholars Fund will provide need-based scholarships to rising college sophomores planning to study Allopathic or Osteopathic Medicine with a demonstrated interest in becoming a doctor. Participants will receive a scholarship of up to $2,500 in the sophomore year, renewable for up to $5,000 their junior year and up to $7,500 in their senior year, and will participate in a professional mentoring program. The details and eligibility requirements are below:

Deadline: 6/24/2024 at 11:59pm ET

Click Here to Apply

Eligible students must:

  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident, or DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) eligible.
  • Be African American/Black, Native American/Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian.
  • Be a current college freshman who will be enrolled full-time as a sophomore in the 2024-2025 academic year at any US-located accredited 4-year institution.
  • Be in a program on a curricular track for an M.D. degree in Allopathic Medicine or a D.O. degree in Osteopathic Medicine.
  • Have completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2024-2025 academic year and have a demonstrated unmet financial aid need, as reported to UNCF by the applicant's college or university.
    • Applicants with DACA status are exempt from the FAFSA requirement.

If anyone has questions about the scholarship or the application itself, they can contact brandi.williams@uncf.org .

 

2024-2025 Reboot Representation UNCF Scholarship Program

The 2024-2025 Reboot Representation UNCF Scholarship Program awards need-based scholarships to female students who are Black, African American, and/or of African descent who are pursuing a degree in a Computing field during their junior year of college.

Deadline: 6/26/2024 at 5:00 pm ET

Click Here to Apply

Eligible students must:

  • Be a female student who is Black, African American and/or of African descent.
  • Be a college junior at the time of the award who is on track to graduate with a bachelor's degree in an eligible major by July 2026.
  • Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
  • File a 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
  • Have a demonstrated unmet financial need as verified by the college or university.
  • Students may be attending any four-year accredited college or university in the United States as a full-time enrolled, degree seeking student.
  • Have a major in a Computing Field such as Computer Science/Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Informatics, Data Science, or Cybersecurity.

If anyone has questions about the scholarship or the application itself, they can contact Subiya.Gadit@uncf.org .

Please visit our site opportunities.uncf.org to search for any other scholarship or internship opportunities.

 

More Scholarship Alerts

2024-2025 United Health Foundation Diversity in Health Care Scholarship: Undergraduate

Undergraduate scholars admitted to the program who maintain eligibility will be awarded for up to two years for a total of $10,000, or $5,000/year. The United Health Foundation Diversity in Health Care Scholarship funds 30 high-achieving students of color committed to a clinical professional career. The program will provide renewable merit-based scholarships of up to $5,000 per year, wrap-around scholar support services, and exam/licensure prep and registration fee stipends.

Deadline: 8/1/2024 at 11:59pm ET

Click Here to Apply

 

Eligible students must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
  • Identify as an underrepresented minority student, specifically an African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American/Alaska Native or Asian/Pacific Islander student. 
  • Be enrolled full-time at an accredited, U.S.-based four-year institution, with preference given to students attending a public or private Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
  • Pursuing degrees (bachelors) that will lead to careers as clinical professionals that may include: Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Nurse, Pharmacist, Dentist, Social Worker, Addiction Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, or related clinical profession.
  • Classified as a junior at the time of awarding, (graduation date December 2025 or spring 2026).
  • Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

 

2024-2025 United Health Foundation Diversity in Health Care Scholarship: Graduate

 

Graduate scholars admitted to the program who maintain eligibility will be awarded for up to four years, $5,000/year, or up to $20,000. The United Health Foundation Diversity in Health Care Scholarship funds 30 high-achieving students of color committed to a clinical professional career. The program will provide renewable merit-based scholarships of up to $5,000 per year, wrap-around scholar support services, and exam/licensure prep and registration fee stipends.

 

Deadline: 8/1/2024 at 11:59pm ET

Click Here to Apply

 

Eligible students must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
  • Pursuing degrees (masters, doctorate) that will lead to careers as clinical professionals that may include: Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Nurse, Pharmacist, Dentist, Social Worker, Addiction Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, or related clinical profession
  • Classifies as a first-year graduate student and has at least two years of study before their anticipated degree completion date
  • Be enrolled full-time at an accredited, U.S.-based four-year institution, with preference given to students attending or having graduated from a public or private Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
  • Proof of an undergraduate cumulative GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Identifies as Black/African American, Hispanic/ Latino, Native American/ Alaska Native, or Asian or is focused on the health of these communities or other underrepresented racial/ethnic groups

 

 

2024-2025 UNCF Toyota Scholars Program

 

The UNCF Toyota Scholars Program is a professional development initiative for HBCU students. It offers need and merit-based scholarships, career-readiness training, summer internship opportunities and other tools for success. UNCF Toyota Scholars supports college success and completion for high-achieving HBCU students, while preparing scholars for career opportunities at Toyota. Students can apply for the UNCF Toyota Scholarship, Internship, or both! The scholarship offers a needs-based award of $5,000, and the internship offers a merit-based award of $7,500 in addition to the internship assignment.

 

Deadline: 8/6/2024 at 11:59pm ET

Toyota Scholars Program application

Toyota Scholars Internship application

 

Eligible students must:

  • Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Be an underrepresented minority student classified as a sophomore or junior for the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • Be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year public or private historically Black college or university (HBCU).
  • Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
  • Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by your college or university. (This doesn’t apply for the internship application)
  • Majoring in one of the following acceptable majors: Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Business Communications, Chemical Engineering, Cloud Computing, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Data Mining and Analytics, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science(s), Finance, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

 

 

Coming Soon: 2024-2025 Lincoln Financial Scholars Program

 

The Lincoln Financial Scholars program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to support the transition from college to career. Scholars will be awarded $3,000 and will receive training in key areas through live webinars and online management system.

 

Application open date: 7/15/2024

 

Eligible students will have:

  • Minimum 2.7 cumulative; 3.0 in major
  • HBCU Student
  • Classified as College Junior or College Senior for the 2024- 2025 academic year
  • All majors are welcome to apply. Applicants with the following majors will receive preference; Business, Communications, Cyber Security, Finance, Accounting, Information Management Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Insurance, Marketing, Operations Management, Risk Management, Software Engineering and Computer Science.

www.scholarships.uncf.org

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NFL Experienceship Opportunities 
 
NFL League Office in New York City, NFL Films in Mt. Laurel, and NFL Media in Inglewood are comprised of various departments segmented by specialty, but all are committed to fulfilling the same mission – that, We are all stewards of football. We unite people and inspire communities in the joy of the game by delivering the world’s most exciting sports and entertainment experience. This unique positioning and intersection of fields in the sports world provide access and opportunity that cannot be received anywhere.

In an effort to leverage our position and to create equitable and accessible opportunities for students who are passionate about a career in sports and want to learn at the Pro Level, we are excited to launch this year’s Experienceship application and have expanded the program to include an array of tangible professional development experiences. Our expectation for Experienceships remains the same – we continue to strive to create professional development opportunities for college participants as they begin their journey into a career in sports and entertainment.

This year, the NFL Experienceship program will provide hands-on opportunities as well as a mentorship program in the following departments: Football Operations, Events, Club Business Development, NFL Media & Business Development, Consumer Products.

Objectives

  • Mentorship: Provide participants with professional development opportunities through mentorship and shadowing opportunities with leaders within their areas of interest with the goal of enhancing their professionalism and network.​
  • Experience: Assist participants in their professional development by providing onsite experiences and through group projects creating the opportunity to strengthen their involvement and understanding of the sports and entertainment industry​.
  • Access: Create an environment that encourages relationship building by initiating and connecting participants with league representatives to build their skillset and increase their access to job opportunities and internships​.

Deadline to apply is Friday, September 23.Click here to apply.

 

Contact NFLHBCUProgramming@NFL.com if you have any questions.

 

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National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

Columbia Chapter #113

 

Scholarship Deadline: June 1st (Fall semester)

                                    December 1st (Spring semester)

 

NAWIC’s Scholarship Program is designed to promote interest in the construction industry by assisting S.C. residents to achieve a higher level of education in the industry or a field directly related to it. The scholarship program shall be supported entirely through voluntary contributions and/or funds raised by the members of the Columbia Chapter #113.

 

Copy of scholarship application with pertinent guidelines for completion can be downloaded here: http://nawiccolumbia.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-NAWIC-Scholarship-Appl.pdf

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

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SRNS Internship Program Information
 
Below is information regarding the upcoming summer internship program to share with friends, family or acquaintances who may be interested. The timeline for posting is listed below:
  • Engineering internships for SRNS (November – January)
  • Non-Engineering internships for SRNS (February – April)

The requirements for any future applicants for the SRNS internship program are as follows:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Must be a “full-time” student (12 credit hours scheduled)
  • Must have completed at least one year of college
  • Must possess a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5
  • Must upload their most recent transcript for GPA verification
  • Must be able to successfully complete General Employee Training
  • Must be able to successfully complete our background check process

Below is the internship “apply now” weblink:

https://savannahrivernuclearsolutions.com/careers/careers03.htm

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THE NATIONAL BLACK COLLEGE ALUMNI HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION, INC.

The Hall of Fame General Scholarship Application

The Hall of Fame is committed to the educational growth and development of African American undergraduate and graduate students attending institutions of higher learning, with preference given to those attending HBCUs. Through gifts provided by our corporate sponsors, the Hall of Fame is able to provide scholarships to deserving students.

A Hall of Fame Scholarship is available to undergraduate/graduate students who maintain full time status at an accredited HBCU.  Applicants must meet all of the eligibility requirements and deadlines to qualify. Scholarship awards will be applied toward tuition, room, board and books.  Current scholarship recipients must re-apply each year.

 

For more details about the application process, please click the link to access the NBCAHOF website https://nbcahof.org/scholarships/