Who Can Apply:
- Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
- Be a high school senior who has been accepted into any accredited U.S based 2-year or 4-year college or university
- Be a U.S Citizen who is African American/Black
- Complete a 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) form
- Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by the institution.
- Reside in or be a permanent resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Submission:
- Applicants must submit via UNCF’s online scholarship application portal by August 15, 2024. All parts of the application must be completed and submitted by the deadline
- Essay – A personal statement of your career interests
- A recent official or unofficial academic transcript
Deadline: August 15, 2024
Amount: $4,250
Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000DCvtBYAT