Amount: $2,500 - $25,000
Deadline: March 20
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
This UNCF program provides significant scholarships and support to African American high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees, many of whom are first-generation college students.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: african-american
- African American high school senior
- Plan to enroll in a STEM discipline at a four-year institution
- Demonstrate financial need
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Financial documentation
Timeline
Applications open January. Deadline March 20. Winners notified May.
Tips
Showcase your passion for STEM through coursework, projects, and extracurriculars. Connect your STEM interests to future career goals and how you plan to impact your community.