Representatives from more than 20 national universities and colleges will convene at the
Cincinnati Museum Center Thursday to provide local students with opportunities for financial assistance at the fifth annual
Multicultural Scholarship Fair.
More than $1.3 million has been awarded at the scholarship fair in the past four years, and scholarships often are awarded on the spot.
“That’s what really sets us apart,” says Rico Rice, president of
Rice Education Consulting, LLC and organizer of the fair. “We ask that the students come to us with their transcripts, résumé, letters of recommendation, and an essay on why they want to come to college, so they’re able to really have those conversations with representatives—some of whom are directors of financial aid or admissions.”
According to Rice, offering the fair for multicultural students is important, because historically, they haven’t had as many opportunities and are underrepresented on some of the bigger college campuses across the country.
“Colleges see the need for a diverse student body,” Rice says. “The second piece is a lack of resources. In certain pockets of the community, they don’t have the exposure and are dealing with a lot of first-generational college students.”
With so many talented young individuals in our community, Rice says it’s only fair to serve as a community resource for them so they can achieve success.
“Talent doesn’t get you into college. You have to apply and learn the process,” Rice says. But when students receive assistance, he says it’s invaluable. “Obviously to know that a big burden has been lifted—it’s priceless.”
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