UNCF/UPS Scholars Program

The UNCF / UPS Scholars Program will provide many need-based awards in accordance with whether selected undergraduate students are enrolled full-time in a two-year, four-year, or vocational certification degree program for the 2024-2025 academic year. Award amounts range from $1,250 to $5,000 based on the type of degree program.

Eligible students must:
• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA on an unweighted 4.0 scale
• Complete a 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form
• Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their college or university
• Be enrolled as a full time, undergraduate student at any accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational school in the 2024-2025 academic year
Application Process:

• Applicants must submit their application via UNCF’s online scholarship application portal. All parts of the application must be completed and submitted by the deadline.
• Essay – Applicants must submit a one-page personal statement responding to the following prompt: “How would you use your educational journey and life experiences to create a solution for a major problem in your community, state, or nation to make a lasting impact on society and how would you engage others to help you?”
• A recent official or unofficial academic transcript

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