Grammy-nominated rapper Nicki Minaj announces plans to pursue a college degree and re-establish her 'Student of the Game' charity, which aids students with college expenses.
- Nov 5, 2024
AceShowbiz - Nicki Minaj is heading back to college, and she's not going alone. The rap icon recently announced her plans to pursue higher education while simultaneously reviving her "Student Of The Game" scholarship program to help her fans with college expenses.
"Barbz, as you may recall 2 days ago, I mentioned me getting a college degree & that I'd share more on the Major & other details at a later time," Minaj shared on social media, sparking excitement among her fanbase.
Nicki Minaj, a graduate of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City, initially focused on singing and acting before making her indelible mark in the music industry. Known for her trailblazing success and influence in the rap game, Minaj is now set to return to academia, showing her relentless pursuit of growth and knowledge.
Beyond her personal academic ambitions, Minaj is also devoted to continuing her philanthropic efforts in education. "I wanted to also mention that I plan on resuming my #StudentOfTheGame Charity for Barbz who need help with College," she revealed. "Info 2 come."
Launched in 2017, the "Student of the Game" scholarship began spontaneously when fans reached out to Minaj for help with college-related financial expenses. The program quickly gained momentum. "Show me straight A's that I can verify w/ur school and I'll pay it," Minaj famously replied to a fan's query about covering his tuition, thus sparking the initiative that she robustly supports today.
Within the first week of launching the program, she had already committed over $18,000 towards tuition, loan repayments, books, and supplies for various students. In 2018, she extended her support to 37 students, making a significant impact on their educational journeys. One 2018 scholarship recipient expressed their gratitude, stating, "Now I'm graduate from a HBCU!! Majoring in 'theatre' !!!! I'll forever be grateful for what this woman has done for me in my life."
Nicki Minaj's dedication to education and her fans' academic ambitions continues to be a shining example of giving back. With her dual pursuit of a college degree and the revitalization of her scholarship program, she inspires and empowers a generation of young people to achieve their educational dreams.
