Today is the Last Day!!!!!

Attention Institutional Scholarship Recipients

Any student receiving an Allen University issued scholarship (ex. Athletics, Band, Choir, Academic scholarships, etc.), must sign their scholarship contracts and complete the UNCF General Scholarship Application no later than September 16, 2021. Once you’ve completed the UNCF General Scholarship application, please send a screenshot of completion or forward the confirmation email to financialaid@allenuniversity.edu. To avoid cancellation of your Fall 2021 scholarship disbursement(s), please complete your requirements today.

UNCF General Application Scholarship Website

https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/ffdead8e-e8e3-4b05-9620-bc6f12cdd747

The Gerald Wilkins Memorial Scholarship Program

The Gerald Wilkins Memorial Scholarship Program is currently open and accepting student applications for the 2021 - 2022 academic school year.  Four need-based scholarships of up to $2,200 will be awarded to full-time students who permanently reside in Box Springs, Columbus, Fort Benning, or Upatoi, Georgia and attend a UNCF member institution. 

Eligibility Requirements

• Be a Black/African American, Native American, Latinx, or Asian/Pacific Islander full-time student at any UNCF Member Institution
• Must have one of the following zip codes - 31801, 31808, 31820, 31829, 31901, 31902, 31903, 31904, 31905, 31906, 31907, 31908, 31914, 31917, 31993, 31995, 31997, 31998, 31999
• Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5
• Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident 
• Have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Have a demonstrated unmet financial need, as verified by the applicant's academic institution

Application Requirements

Visit  https://scholarships.uncf.org/ to apply.

Extended Deadline:  September 23, 2021

If you have login or reference submission issues, please contact a UNCF Scholarships and Programs representative at 202-810-0258. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
 
If you have a specific question about The Gerald Wilkins Memorial Scholarship, please contact Martha Bryant (martha.bryant@uncf.org). 

UNCF Opportunities for September

UNCF General Application Scholarship Website

https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/ffdead8e-e8e3-4b05-9620-bc6f12cdd747

Scholarship Programs - Z-NEF Scholarship Portal (smapply.org)

THE NATIONAL BLACK COLLEGE ALUMNI HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION, INC.

The Hall of Fame General Scholarship Application

The Hall of Fame is committed to the educational growth and development of African American undergraduate and graduate students attending institutions of higher learning, with preference given to those attending HBCUs. Through gifts provided by our corporate sponsors, the Hall of Fame is able to provide scholarships to deserving students.

A Hall of Fame Scholarship is available to undergraduate/graduate students who maintain full time status at an accredited HBCU.  Applicants must meet all of the eligibility requirements and deadlines to qualify. Scholarship awards will be applied toward tuition, room, board and books.  Current scholarship recipients must re-apply each year.

For more details about the application process, please click the link to access the NBCAHOF website https://nbcahof.org/scholarships/

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

Columbia Chapter #113

Scholarship Deadline: June 1^st (Fall semester)

                                    December 1^st (Spring semester)

NAWIC’s Scholarship Program is designed to promote interest in the construction industry by assisting S.C. residents to achieve a higher level of education in the industry or a field directly related to it. The scholarship program shall be supported entirely through voluntary contributions and/or funds raised by the members of the Columbia Chapter #113.

Copy of scholarship application with pertinent guidelines for completion can be downloaded here: http://nawiccolumbia.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-NAWIC-Scholarship-Appl.pdf