Greetings HBCU Fam!It's time for another $1,000.00 HBCUConnect.com scholarship opportunity!"Living the HBCU Legacy" Scholarship CompetitionHistorically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are a proud part of our nation's history, and produced many of America's greatest achievers in the arts, government, academics, athletics, business, and law.How are HBCUs making a difference today? Tell us about it, and you could win a $1,000.00 scholarship for the fall semester!The Challenge:In a 500 word or less composition, respond to the following questions:1. How have HBCUs contributed to American history?2. Why are HBCUs relevant today? What lessons can we learn?Eligibility:Eligible participants are:1. Students enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited college or university in the United States. The college or university does not have to be an HBCU to enter this competition.2. High school students entering a full-time or part-time course of study at an accredited college or university in the United States by September 30, 2008.Participation:To enter, visit HBCUConnect.com, go to Forums, and select "Scholarship Forum". Post your composition as a thread in the "Essay Submissions: Living the HBCU Legacy" sub-forum by August 1, 2008.If you have not yet visited the HBCUConnect.com forums, it will be necessary to register as a user (registration is free). Instructions will be provided for those who need assistance posting to the forum.NO entries will be accepted after 11:59pm EST on August 1, 2008.Questions about this competition should be addressed to [EMAIL="jecarter@hbcuconnect.com"]jecarter@hbcuconnect.com[/EMAIL] or call toll-free (877) 864-4446. x 312Brought to you by HBCUConnect.com, the original HBCU community!
