Equitable Congratulates 2024 Equitable Excellence Scholarship® Recipients
Annual scholarship program aspires to create economic and social mobility for students from under-resourced backgrounds
The holistic scholarship program is designed to support students throughout their academic journeys, from getting them through college to helping them take the first steps toward a successful career. In addition to financial assistance, recipients have access to year-round workshops that cover topics including budgeting, mental health, personal branding, college essay and resume writing, and career readiness issues such as office etiquette. Since the program’s inception, Equitable has awarded
“Access to higher education can help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty in underserved communities,” said
Half of the scholarship recipients will receive
Each year, the scholarship program aspires to reach students in need. Sixty-three percent of the 2024 recipients are first-generation college students, which represents a 7.5% increase from the prior year, and all scholarship recipients demonstrate a financial need.
“We believe that uplifting students and helping them achieve economic and social mobility must go well beyond financial support,” said
Beyond funding for college, Equitable continues to provide ancillary support to help more students access a post-secondary education, such as:
- College tours at 25 different schools, including historically Black colleges and universities and predominantly Black institutions, public universities, private and liberal arts schools, and community colleges.
- College-prep workshops that focus on personal online branding and emotional wellness. The workshops also emphasize essay writing, which is an increasingly important vehicle for students to share their stories with prospective colleges and universities.
- Workshops that help students complete the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. With changes and challenges to the BETTER FAFSA process, Equitable and its community partners offer workshops, one-on-one assistance and guidance for students and families to complete this important form. Students need to complete a FAFSA form in order to apply for federal student aid, such as grants, work-study funds and loans.
To view the 2024 recipients, please visit https://equitable.com/foundation. To learn more about the scholarship program, watch this video.
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