UNCF General Scholarship
Verified June 18, 2026
- Amount
- $1,000–$5,000
- Deadline
- March 15, 2027 214 days left
- Essay
- Required
- Min GPA
- 2.5
The UNCF General Scholarship provides need-based awards to African American students attending UNCF member institutions and other accredited colleges. A single application is matched against many UNCF-administered scholarship programs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be African American undergraduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA who demonstrate unmet financial need as verified by their institution's financial aid office. Completion of the FAFSA is required.
How to Apply
Apply directly through United Negro College Fund's official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the March 15, 2027 deadline.
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