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Spotlight on scholarship opportunities for African American students during Black History Month

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WESTON, Mass., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fastweb ( www.fastweb.com ), the leading website for scholarship and financial aid information and a member of the Monster network, celebrates the achievements of African Americans throughout history during Black History Month with a spotlight on scholarship opportunities available for today’s students.

In Fastweb’s new resource – Scholarships for African American Students – students can view a comprehensive list of scholarships in academic areas such as engineering, psychology, financial services, business administration, STEM fields, and more. Award amounts range from $500 to $30,000. Relevant internships are also included.

Fastweb encourages undergraduate, graduate, and college-bound African American students to help fund their college education by applying for scholarship opportunities. “Fastweb is committed to helping students achieve their academic goals by bringing them relevant scholarship

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Spotlight on scholarship opportunities for African American students during Black History Month

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