Who Can Apply: NAACP/The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Scholarship program was established by UNCF and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a religious organization based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The scholarship program provides need-based, renewable scholarships to Black/African American college sophomores enrolled full-time and attending an accredited four-year U.S. college or university beginning Fall 2023.
1. Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
2. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) form.
3. Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their college or university.
4. Be enrolled full-time in the fall 2023 as a sophomore at any UNCF member institution, other accredited HBCU, or any accredited four-year U.S. based college or university.
5. Preference shall be given to candidates at HBCUs who are pursuing undergraduate studies.
Submission:
1. Current academic transcript.
2. One letter of recommendation, preferred.
3. A 500-word essay (statement) of career interest.
Deadline: June 29, 2023
Amount: $5,000
Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2i8Y00000BGxJXQA1