The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair is set for 6–8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850).
According to MCPS, students in Grades 8 through 12 and their parents/guardians will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 50 HBCUs. There will also be on-the-spot scholarship opportunities for seniors (offered by the National Pan-Hellenic Council), a panel discussion on college life and workshops.
This free in-person event is held at The Universities at Shady Grove will provide students in Grades 8–12 an opportunity to meet representatives from more than 50 HBCUs. Representatives will share information and answer questions from students and parents about admissions, financial aid, testing, majors and much more.
The event will also feature a college preparation workshop for middle school students and parents, a discussion on college life, FAFSA completion assistance, scholarship information and more. This event is co-sponsored by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the Montgomery County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Registration for the event is available here.