UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Scholarships

About this scholarship

UNCF, the United Negro College Fund, is the largest and one of the most effective minority-focused education organizations in the United States, administering a wide portfolio of scholarships, internships, and fellowships that have helped hundreds of thousands of students — predominantly African American and other students of color — attend and graduate from college. Rather than a single award, UNCF runs many programs (such as the UNCF General Scholarship, the Fund II Foundation UNCF STEM Scholars Program, the UNCF/Koch Scholars Program, and others), each with its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates, required documents, and award amounts, which are typically need-based and paid toward tuition. Applicants apply online through the UNCF scholarships portal and can apply for as many programs as they qualify for; most programs require (or strongly recommend) completing the FAFSA. For the flagship UNCF General Scholarship, the basic criteria are: be enrolled full time at a UNCF member college or university, complete the FAFSA, demonstrate financial need verified by the financial-aid office, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale. Because criteria and amounts differ by program, applicants should review each program's details on the portal.

Eligibility

• Be a US student with demonstrated financial need (verified via FAFSA)
• For the General Scholarship: be enrolled full time at a UNCF member college/university
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale (program-dependent)
• Complete the FAFSA (required/recommended for most programs)
• Review and meet the specific UNCF program's criteria and deadline