The US offers top-ranked universities but comes with high education costs. Scholarships help BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students overcome financial barriers. Programs like the Gates Millennium Scholars, Point Foundation, and NSHSS Diversity Scholarship provide funding and support. Early scholarship applications and FAFSA completion can boost students’ chances of securing financial aid.
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