Name: United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships

Award Amount: Varies, typically up to $5,000 per year

Information And Eligibility: The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) offers a variety of scholarships to African American students attending accredited historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) or other institutions. The scholarships are designed to support students who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. The UNCF provides both general scholarships as well as specific ones for particular majors, states, or career fields.

Eligible candidates must be African American students enrolled or accepted into an accredited college or university. Most scholarships are based on financial need, but some are also merit-based. Applicants are required to submit academic transcripts, recommendation letters, a personal essay, and proof of enrollment. The UNCF aims to increase access to higher education for underrepresented students and support their academic journey by helping to reduce the financial barriers that often prevent access to quality education.

Deadline: Varies by scholarship program (typically in March-May)

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Request to Update or Remove This Scholarship. The CollegeWhale ID number for this Scholarship is #14515. This Scholarship was added in November 2024 and last reviewed by a member of our staff on December, 2024.

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