Who Can Apply:
· 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 U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
· Be pursuing any academic discipline.
· Be in good academic and personal standing and is enrolled as a full-time, associate or bachelor’s degree seeking student of any classification at any accredited U.S. based non-profit HBCU.
Submission:
- A current official or unofficial academic transcript.
- Rising college freshmen must submit a complete high school transcript.
- A 350-600 word response to the following essay prompt:
- Tell us about your personal and professional goals. What are your plans, hopes, and aspirations for the change you would like to make in your world and/or in your chosen field? How will this scholarship help you to meet them?
- A current headshot.
- One (1) Reference Form submitted by a non-relative.
Deadline: November 16, 2026
Amount: $10,000
Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000jzxMDYAY
