January 8, 1999
Alabama State U. to Raise Standards on Scholarships for White Students
Facing a lawsuit as well as sharp criticism from students, Alabama State University this month will raise eligibility standards for scholarships intended to attract white students who attend the historically black public institution.
To receive money from the $1-million Diversity Scholarship program, white students will need at least a 2.7 grade-point average, up from a 2.0. Many black students had criticized
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