Who Can Apply: To apply, you must be a student enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited U.S. based, two-year degree granting institution or an accredited, UNCF approved, certificate granting program in the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. Applicants must also have a minimum 2.25 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or show completion of a GED.
Submission:
- Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale or show completion of a GED
- Complete a FAFSA form
- Submit an online application;
- A one-page personal statement of career interest
- A recent summary transcript of the applicant’s academic record or an official GED document. (Formerly incarcerated applicants may contact UNCF regarding other academic records)
- Optional – A letter of recommendation
- The recommender cannot be a family member.
- The individual recommender chosen by the student should be an educator, academic advisor/counselor, employment supervisor, or a community leader with whom the student interacts.
- The letter should provide key details about the interactions between the recommender and the applicant, and should highlight the applicant’s personality, work habits, and skills.
Deadline: June 8, 2026
Amount: $2,500
Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000hr66XYAQ
