Who Can Apply:
– Be currently enrolled as a full-time student at any U.S located, accredited 4-year college or university
– Be of any undergraduate classification from freshman through 5the year senior
– Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
– Reside in or be a permanent resident of the State of New York
– Have a demonstrated unmet, financial need
Submission:
– Complete a student online application
- If you are a graduating high school senior entering your freshman year during the 2017-2018 academic school, please select freshman as your classification
– One to two-page essay describing your financial need for the scholarship and how it will impact the pursuit of your education
– Current transcript
– One (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty member or university/college administrator
Deadline: August 18, 2017
Amount: $5,000
Learn More: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/0939401c-f335-4d89-95e8-ad70c5ec10f3
