UNCF Scholarships & Fellowships

Administered by United Negro College Fund · scholarships.uncf.org

UNCF manages 400+ scholarship programs for African American students. Includes merit, need-based, and career-specific awards across virtually every field of study.

Eligibility requirements

✓African American student
✓Enrolled or accepted at accredited college
✓GPA and income requirements vary by scholarship
✓US citizen or permanent resident

Insider tip

UNCF's scholarship portal has 400+ programs — apply broadly and early. Many awards go unclaimed because students don't apply. GPA requirements range from 2.5 to 3.8 depending on the award.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at scholarships.uncf.org →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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