Who Can Apply:
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- Must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA on the 4.0 scale.
- Must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each year.
- Must have demonstrated unmet financial need, verified by the student’s college or university’s financial aid office.
- Must be enrolled full-time as a college junior at any four-year accredited college or university at the time of award.
- Be a person who is of a race other than white or who is of mixed race and identifies as non-white.
- Have a demonstrated record of community service, leadership, and civic engagement.
- Be a permanent resident of one of the following states: ME, MA, VT, NH, RI, CT, PA or GA.
Submission:
- Applicants must submit via UNCF’s online scholarship application portal by September 15, 2022. All parts of the application must be completed and submitted by the deadline.
- Essay – Applicants must submit a one-page personal statement online, regarding the student’s career goal interest. The essay question is posted in the application.
- A current transcript that includes Spring or Summer 2022. The transcript does not have to be an official transcript, but it must show student’s name and cumulative GPA.
Deadline: September 15, 2022
Amount: $4,840
Learn More: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/5f678f8a-8dc3-4d57-8145-e1a35ef3d9d7