2024-2025 Liz Colantuono & Mark Sanz Endowment Scholarship (Deadline: July 29, 2024)

Who Can Apply:

1. Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
2. Have completed the Free Application for Federal Aid (FASFA) form
3. Have demonstrated an unmet financial need as verified by the college or university
4. Be a US citizen or permanent resident who is a resident of the state of Montana, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming or New Mexico
5. Be a high school senior, or adult refugee, Native American or child of refugee currently enrolled college student of any classification that has been accepted or is attending a U.S. based 4-year college or university as a full time student
6. Priority is given to:
   1. Refugee or a child of refugee born outside of the US and residing in Montana
   2. Native American students residing in Montana
   3. Refugee or a child of a refugee who was born outside of the US and residing in Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico or Idaho.
   4. A Native American residing in Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico or Idaho.
7. Have a major in or demonstrate an interest in pursuing a degree in a STEM-related science or in education, accounting or journalism

Submission:

1.  A letter of recommendation
2.  Accomplishments, Community Service and Leadership Activities
3.  A 500 – 750 word essay discussing the students aspirations and goals, hurdles overcome, and their involvements and interest. The essay should demonstrate “evidence of a strong interest in achieving your academic goals”. 

Deadline: July 29, 2024

Amount: $4,400

Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000AJR3iYAH