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UNCF Scholarships

Are you eligible for a United Negro College Fund “UNCF” Scholarship? UNCF Logos 

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 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.