Who Can Apply: The Paul Wilson and Michele Nicholas-Wilson Scholarship provides financial assistance to students from the state of Illinois
*Reside or be a permanent resident of the state of Illinois. (Preference will be given to students of the greater Chicago area).
*Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
*Be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
*Be a current college Junior or Senior enrolled full-time at any accredited four-year HBCU (Historically Black College or University) during this current 2023-2024 school year.
*File a 2023-2024 FAFSA & have demonstrated unmet need determined by the financial aid office
Submission:
*Complete an online application
*Provide most recent official or unofficial college / university transcript
*Submit a one-page personal statement (Essay) of career interest
*Must have a Reference / Recommender (letter of recommendation)
Deadline: March 11, 2024
Amount: $4,250
Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ000004lGTuYAM