Scholarship

UNCF General Scholarship Program

Umbrella for dozens of UNCF-managed scholarship programs.

Detail	Information
Award	Varies by program
Provider	UNCF
Typical deadline	Rolling, by program
Eligible grade levels	grade 12
Category	identity-based, need-based

Who qualifies

African American students with financial need attending or entering college.

How to apply

1. Open the official UNCF application page and confirm this cycle's deadline and award amount — both change yearly.
2. Collect what almost every application asks for: transcript, a counselor or teacher recommendation, and your FAFSA or household income details if the award is need-based.
3. Draft the essay well ahead of the deadline and have one adult read it.
4. Submit several days early. Portals get overloaded on deadline day.

Official application page →

Frequently asked questions

How much is the UNCF General Scholarship Program worth?

The UNCF General Scholarship Program awards Varies by program. Amounts are set by UNCF and change from cycle to cycle, so confirm the current figure on the provider's official page before applying.

When is the UNCF General Scholarship Program deadline?

The typical deadline is Rolling, by program. Deadlines move every year; set your own reminder at least three weeks earlier so you have time for essays and recommendation letters.

Who is eligible for the UNCF General Scholarship Program?

African American students with financial need attending or entering college.

Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are typical values that change every cycle. Always verify on the provider’s official page before applying.

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