By Deborah Bailey
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities has announced the 2024 class of scholars, marking the 10th anniversary of this program that has highlighted the scholarship, talent and rigor of America’s HBCUs.
This year, 110 exemplary students hailing from 77 of America’s HBCUs have been selected for their outstanding academic achievement, prospective leadership and contribution to their communities.
The 2024 cohort includes students from all HBCUs in Washington, D.C., and Maryland, displaying the strong and diverse educational experiences students receive in the nation’s capital and its neighboring state.
“For 10 years the HBCU Scholars program has celebrated the exceptional academic talent and achievements of students at our Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This is a recognition that reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s determination to fight for our nation’s HBCUs and their immense contributions to black excellence and diversity in higher education,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.
The six White House HBCU scholars hailing from District and Maryland schools come to their institutions from cities across the nation, the Caribbean and South America, making them the most geographically diverse scholars named in the 10-year history of the program.