For an inner-city student transported to a predominantly white school in small-town America the challenges are numerous. Culture shock! Fitting in! Local animals that are not rats!
 

But have no fear, their posse is here!
 

The Posse Foundation scholarship program (yes, it’s really called that) brings minority students to top-tier universities, ...

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Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the richest men in the world, is officially stepping down from his position of power today. Going forward, he will devote his time and attention on charity work. He won’t sever his ties with Microsoft completely though. He will remain the company’s non-executive chairman.

 

One of Bill Gates’ ch...

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Between getting an education and pursing their dreams, many celebrities chose the latter. To encourage students to stay in school, a number of stars created scholarships to help fund students' continuing education. Below is a list of the eight greatest.  

1) Alicia Keys’ Open Doors Scholars Program. Students from Jacksonville, New Orleans, Atl

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