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UNCF Scholarships & Fellowships

Run by United Negro College Fund, a nonprofit

UNCF manages 400+ scholarship programs for African American students. Includes merit, need-based, and career-specific awards across virtually every field of study.

Award
$2,000–$40,000 per year
Deadline
Multiple deadlines throughout year
Run by
United Negro College Fund
Nonprofit

Who it's for

  • African American student
  • Enrolled or accepted at accredited college
  • GPA and income requirements vary by scholarship
  • US citizen or permanent resident

United Negro College Fund decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at scholarships.uncf.org

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UNCF Scholarships & Fellowships is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. United Negro College Fund decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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