Who Can Apply:
- Be a female student who is Black, African American and/or of African descent.
- Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- File a 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
- Have a demonstrated unmet financial need as verified by the college or university.
- Students may be attending any four-year accredited college or university in the United States as a full-time enrolled, degree seeking student.
- Be a college junior at the time of the award who is on track to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in an eligible major by July 2026.
- Have a major in a Computing Field such as Computer Science/Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Informatics, Data Science, or Cybersecurity.
Submission:
1.) Extracurricular activities, honors and awards, community service and interests;
2.) Submit a Transcript that reflects the applicant’s completed degree work and cumulative GPA;
3.) An essay that describes interests in the computing field and career goals.
Deadline: June 26, 2024
Amount: $5,000
Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ000004BuTlYAK