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UNCF Scholarships
Are you eligible for a United Negro College Fund “UNCF” Scholarship? 
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Must have at least a 2.50 GPA or higher
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or have a valid social security number
- Must be enrolled at a UNCF member institution
- Must have a financial need
*If you meet the minimum eligibility requirements, click on the link below to view the available scholarships and to complete the UNCF General Scholarship application online
www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholarships.asp.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
2013-2014 White Oak Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
Award:
$1,000
Application Deadline: May 31, 2013
- Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher
- Must reside in Wake, Durham, Alamance, Orange or Chatham counties
- Must be a second semester freshman and beyond
- Must submit proof of enrollment for the University
- Must submit proof of financial need
- Must submit two recommendation letters
Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office or contact zmiddleton@shawu.edu
2013-2014 StudentScholarship.org Opportunities
Award:
$500 & up
Application Deadlines and Eligibility Requirements Vary
The studentscholarship.org database is considered one of the largest and most comprehensive sources for finding scholarships online and is 100% free for students to use. Visit www.studentscholarships.org/2013scholarships.php for additional information or to apply.
2013 National
Association of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (NAHBCU) Title
III Scholarship Program
Award: up to $1,000
Application Deadline: July 31, 2013
- Must
have a 2.5 GPA or higher
- Must
be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate
- Must
have civic and community involvement (to be described in the required essay)
- Must
submit two letters of recommendation
- Must
submit copy of official transcript
- Must
complete application and write a 700 word or less essay as indicated on
application
Applications are available online
at http://hbcut3a.org/scholarships
or you may contact the Financial Aid Office at zmiddleton@shawu.edu
2013-2014 North Carolina
Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship
Award Amounts Vary
Application Deadline: June 30, 2013
- Must
have a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must
be a North Carolina resident
- Must
be a freshman, sophomore, junior or non-traditional student
- Must
complete application and write essay as indicated on application
Applications are available online
at http://nclbcf.org/2013/scholarship-information
or you may contact the Financial Aid Office at zmiddleton@shawu.edu
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For additional information regarding scholarship information, please contact the Financial Aid Office, Scholarship Coordinator at (919) 546-8240.