Who Can Apply: The Cynthia Piggott Harris Endowed Scholarship will provide a one-time, need-based financial assistance to students from New York, with primary preference given to students who are residents of New York City and secondary preference given to students who are residents of New York State.
• Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) form.
• Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their college or university.
• Be a resident of New York* that is a full-time enrolled, undergraduate student of any classification attending, in this order, any accredited UNCF Member Institution, other accredited HBCU, or an accredited four-year institution.
Deadline: October 7, 2026
Amount: Varies
Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iiM000000FcY1QAK
