Every year on May 17th, Unigo celebrates National Graduation Tassel Day to honor the accomplishments of every graduate and every student! On this day, we celebrate the achievements of all the students who have worked hard and made many sacrifices to be able achieve their dream. It’s worth celebrating so let’s all take the time to observe this holiday every time it rolls around on the calendar.
Congratulations, Graduates! As your day approaches take pause on Graduation Tassel Day to acknowledge your hard work, dedication and accomplishments. And to those students still working toward graduating, today is the perfect day to celebrate how far you have come!
How to Celebrate National Graduation Tassel Day
Want to celebrate National Graduation Tassel Day? Try one of these ideas.
- Take time to congratulate anyone who is graduating from school. Whether they are graduating from elementary school, middle school, high school, or college, it’s a great day to celebrate the achievements of your student.
- Post a photo of your graduates with their tassels on social media using #GraduationTasselDay.
- Have a graduation party for your graduate!
3 Fun Facts about National Graduation Tassel Day
1. The hat is shaped like a book!
The mortarboard hat is a symbol of academic success and accumulation. It’s traditionally shaped like an open book.
2. The hat and robe are almost 900 years old
The graduation hat and robe date back to as early as 12th century.
3. The tassel is moved from left to right
When a graduating student receives their diploma, they move the tassels from right to left. This is done as part of a tradition to show those who are now graduates.
Scholarships to Celebrate National Graduation Tassel Day
Happy National Graduation Tassel Day! Unigo wants to honor the accomplishments of every graduate and every student who has worked hard to be able achieve their dream. Lets all celebrate with these scholarships to help every student keep striving for their dreams!
Challenge Met Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2022
Study a Bachelor’s in the USA Scholarship
Deadline: August 31, 2022
Minot State University Graduate Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2023
Lonnie Lee & Maria Elena Abernethy Scholarship – Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Deadline: February 15, 2023
Irene Woodall Graduate Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2023
AESF Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: February 28, 2023
Betty Lou Bailey SWE Region F Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2023
Byron Bird Graduate Scholarship
Deadline: February 5, 2023
WinShape College Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 1, 2023
CrowdStrike NextGen Scholarship Program
Deadline: June 2, 2023