Real Talk: Time to Get Real! Virtual Events for Black Students, Fall 2023
Real Talk is a career and college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students and families with Black professionals and representatives from colleges and access organizations across the country. We empower Black students to own the future their way.
Upcoming Events:
Today! Tuesday, October 10, 8 p.m. ET | The Real Tea on HBCUs & PWIs
This week, we’re pouring the real tea on HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and PWIs (Predominately White Institutions) from Black students who currently attend these institutions. Figure out what’s the best move for you after high school.
Tuesday, November 7, 8 p.m. ET | POV: Being Black in Gaming
This Tuesday, we’re connecting you with Black trailblazers from the gaming industry! Tap in and learn how to prepare during high school and college for a career in the world of video games.
Tuesday, November 14, 8 p.m. ET | POV: Being Black in Pro Sports
There are infinite career opportunities in sports. This week, we’re linking you directly with Black professionals in the industry to hear how they transformed their passion for sports into a fulltime career.
Tuesday, December 5, 8 p.m. ET | STORYTIME: How I won a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship!
Don’t let the cost of attending college scare you. Your Real Talk family is here, and we got you!
Hear from $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship winners – students just like you – about how they qualified for this award and how starting this week, you too can qualify for monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships!
Tuesday, December 12, 8 p.m. ET | Let's Talk $$$: Filling Out the FAFSA
Real Talk Fam, the new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is here! Don’t sleep on filling it out. Join our trusted financial aid and scholarship experts as we break down step by step how to fill out the new FAFSA and how you can minimize college debt.
Join Us! Register here, bigfuture.org/RealTalk
