Who Can Apply:
- Must possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be enrolled full-time during the 2025-2026 academic year at any accredited four (4)-year HBCU.
- Have completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2025-2026 academic year, and have a demonstrated unmet financial aid need, as reported to UNCF by the applicant’s institution.
Submission:
- A 75–150 word statement describing your recent (within the last 2 years) extracurricular activities, honors and awards, and community service.
- A 300–500 word response to each of the following essay prompts:
- In terms of your future goals, in what ways will you create brighter futures for others? How do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of others in your community of choice?
- Please share with us how receiving this scholarship will have an impact on your ability to achieve your future goals.
Deadline: July 7, 2025
Amount: $5,000
Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000cs8nVYAQ