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The College Fund/UNCF awards scholarships primarily to students attending its member colleges/universities (link). Generally, once you receive a UNCF scholarship, it may be renewed if you continue to meet the eligibility requirements and if funds are available. Under no circumstances, however, is the renewal of a UNCF scholarship an automatic process. Students typically do not receive more than one UNCF award during an academic year.

UNCF scholarship eligibility criteria:

(a) Attend a UNCF college or university; (member colleges/universities (link))

(b) Be nominated by the financial aid director at the college;*

(c) Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5;

(d) Have an unmet financial need as verified by the Financial Aid Director;

(e) Complete a Financial Aid Form (FAF) or a Family Financial Statement (FFS) and request that the report be sent to the financial aid office at the UNCF college or university where they plan to enroll. http://www.collegeboard.org

*In order to be nominated for any of the scholarships listed below, you must contact your financial aid office at your UNCF school.

S C H O L A R S H I P S

UNCF oversees more than 400 scholarship programs. The following scholarships are key examples of the financial aid available. After each scholarship description is the year the program began.

Geographically-based Scholarships

• Chicago Inter-Alumni Scholarship - The Chicago Inter-Alumni Council holds an annual scholarship pageant for Chicago high school students. The top three candidates who raise the most funds for the pageant, receives a scholarship in the following order: the grand prize winner receives $25,000, the second prize winner receives 20,000 and the third prize winner receives $15,000 for four years, provided they attend a UNCF school.
• Chicago Public Schools Scholarship - This scholarship is open to students who attend Chicago Public Schools. The scholarship pays the students’ tuition and fees for four years if they attend a UNCF school.
• Cleveland Foundation Scholarship Program - The Cleveland Foundation has provided a three year $90,000 grant for Cleveland students attending UNCF colleges and universities. (1993)
• Columbus Foundation Scholarship - The Charlotte R. Haller Fund of the Columbus Foundation has provided a $30,000 annual grant to support UNCF students form Central Ohio. (1978)
• Consolidated Edison Scholarship Program - This $50,000 gift provides scholarships for UNCF students from New York City and Westchester County, New York. (1993)
• Duquesne Light Scholarship - Through an endowed gift of $100,000 this scholarship provides financial assistance to UNCF students who reside in Allegheny and Beaver countries of southwestern Pennsylvania.
• Emerson Electric Company Endowed Scholarship - This endowed gift of $120,000 provides financial aid to St. Louis students attending UNCF institutions. (1991)
• Hewlett Packard Scholarship Program - A gift of $25,000 from the Hewlett Packard provides financial assistance to UNCF students from California. (1994)
• Imperial Chemical Industries/Zeneca Scholarship Program - This $25,000 annual gift provides full-tuition scholarships for UNCF students from Delaware. (1992)
• James M. Johnston Foundation Scholarship - The James E. Johnston Trust for Charitable and Educational Purposes provide $25,000 in annual scholarship support for UNCF students from Washington, D.C. (1979)
• Jay Levine Endowed Scholarship Program - Funded by public school counselor Jay Levine, this $100,000 endowed program supports scholarships for Detroit students to attend UNCF colleges. (1992)
• Laffey-McHugh Foundation Scholarship - Annual support of $50,000 from the Laffey-McHugh Foundation provides financial aid for UNCF students from Delaware. (1985)
• Minnesota/Iowa/Nebraska Student Aid Program - Funded by corporations, foundations, and individuals from Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska, annual grants of more than $100,000 provide renewable scholarships to UNCF students who show an unmet financial need and maintain a GPA of 2.5. A maximum of $2,500 per year is available to students from the three-state area. (1974)
• NYNEX Scholarship - Funded by the NYNEX Foundation, this $50,000 scholarship program is restricted to UNCF students residing in the NYNEX service area. (1989)
• Pacific Northwest Scholarship Program - Corporations, foundations and individual donors have joined to provide over $50,000 in annual scholarship support for UNCF students from Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. (1991)
• Pennsylvania State Employees Scholarship Fund - Through an annual workplace solicitation, Pennsylvania state employees provide approximately $150,000 a year in scholarship support for UNCF students from Pennsylvania. (1976)
• Revlon Creme of Nature Scholarship - The scholarship is open to legal resident of the 50 US and the District of Columbia, aged 16-21 by April 30 attending a UNCF school. The candidates must write a essay for 150 words or less on "How a UNCF scholarship will affect my future". The grand prize winner receives a $25,000 scholarship and 5 second prize winners receive a $5,000 scholarship. (1985)
• Richmond, Virginia Health and Human Services Fund - An annual gift of approximately $100,000 form the Richmond, Va. United Way provides living expenses for Virginia students attending UNCF colleges and universities. (1992)
• Ridgeway/Denny’s Scholarship - This fund, created by a court settlement, provides scholarships for all qualified students who reside in the state of California. (1997)
• SBC Foundation Scholarship - Through an annual contribution of $50,000, scholarships are available to qualified students attending UNCF colleges and universities in Texas and Arkansas. (1992)
• Southwestern Bell 21st Century Scholarship - An annual contribution of $50,000 is awarded to students attending the six UNCF colleges and universities in Texas and Arkansas. (1992)
• Sterling Winthrop Scholarship Program - Funded by Sterling Winthrop, Inc., this $125,000 grant provides annual scholarships for UNCF students from the New York area. (1994)
• The Chemical Bank/John F. McGillicuddy Scholarship - This program, through a $125,000 endowment fund from Chemical Bank, is restricted to seniors at New York City's John Jay and George Washington High Schools who plan to attend a UNCF member college. (1994)
• The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Scholarship - Through a $50,000 grant from The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, scholarships are awarded to UNCF students from Wisconsin. (1995)
• The New York Health and Human Services Fund - An annual grant of approximately $300,000 from the New York City United Way helps to pay college living expenses for N.Y.C. residents attending UNCF colleges. (1986)
• UNCF University of Minnesota Graduate Fellows Program - This program enables UNCF degree recipients to pursue advanced degrees in a broad range of fields of study at the University of Minnesota. Fellows receive a graduate assistantship and are assigned to work with a faculty member. Students also receive a scholarship and a summer internship.
• UNCF/John Heinz Environmental Fellows Program - A $100,000 grant from the Heinz Family Foundation provides scholarship and internship support for UNCF student from the state of Pennsylvania interested in environmental careers. (1994)
• UNCF/University of Minnesota Scholars Program - This program provides scholarship support to UNCF students from Minnesota. Recipients are also given the opportunity to participate in a summer research internship, where they are provided with a mentor. (1997)
• US West Foundation Scholarship - A $60,000 gift from the US West Foundation, provides scholarship support for UNCF students from Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Arizona, and Atlanta, Georgia. (1996)
• Whirlpool Scholarship - Through a $100,000 gift from the Whirlpool Foundation, renewable scholarships are awarded to UNCF students participating in Whirlpool Corporation's INROADS programs in Northwest Indiana, Benton Harbor, MI and Nashville, TN. (1995)

Scholarships Based on Academic Major

• Alton R. Higgins, MD and Dorothy Higgins Scholarship - A grant from The San Francisco Foundation holds a scholarships competition open to UNCF juniors and seniors interested in pre-medicine and to first year and second year Morehouse Medical School students. (1996)
• Amoco Scholarship Program - A $50,000 gift from the Amoco Foundation provides scholarships and internships to students attending Morehouse, Spelman, Florida Memorial and Edward Waters Colleges, and Wilberforce University; and majoring in accounting, engineering.(1996)
• Amway/Ebony Business Leadership Scholarship Program - Funded by the Amway Corporation, this $50,000 program provides scholarships for students majoring in business administration. (1994)
• Avon (WISE) Women in Search of Excellence Scholarship - Funded by an annual grant of $50,000, this program provides scholarships for female UNCF students majoring in business or economics. At least half of the awards go to students of nontraditional college age. (1993)
• CBS Career Horizons Internship/Scholarship Program - This program is funded by a $250,000 grant from CBS Incorporated. The program is open to MBA students at Florida A&M and sophomores and juniors enrolled at an historically black college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0, majoring in accounting, business, finance, marketing, mass communications or journalism. Annually, 10 students participate in a summer internship, receiving a $5,000 stipend and an $8,000 scholarship.(1997)
• Charles Schwab and Co., Scholarship - Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. has made a two-year $200,000 commitment to UNCF to fund a scholarship program for students attending the following institutions: Florida A&M University, Bethune-Cookman College, Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University. Business and economics majors are preferred. (1998)
• CSX Corporation Scholars Program - The CSX Corporation has provided a $1.5 million grant to fund an educational and internship program for UNCF students and for students attending other targeted HBCUs. The CSX Scholars Program: An Educational and Environmental Partnership between the National Audubon Society and the United Negro College Fund, was designed to enhance educational and career opportunities for exceptional minority students pursuing degrees with an environmental emphasis. (1998)
• Eddie Bauer Scholars Program - This three-year gift of $30,000 from Eddie Bauer provides scholarships to juniors and seniors majoring in accounting, business administration, computer science, finance, marketing or other fields pertaining to the retail industry. Recipients are eligible to participate in a summer internship with Eddie Bauer which is designed to provide students with a complete overview of retail operations and reflects the company's management training program. (1996)
• GAP Foundation Scholars Program - Through a $200,000 gift from the GAP Foundation, scholarships are available to UNCF students from Bethune-Cookman College, Clark Atlanta University, Voorhess College and Fisk University. Interested students must be pursuing degrees in Fashion Design, Merchandise Management, Retail Management or Business Administration.
• General Motors Engineering Excellence Awards - This $150,000 grant from the General Motors Corporation to UNCF awards scholarships for outstanding engineering students at UNCF and other historically black colleges. (1988)
• Harry C. Jaecker Scholarship - Established by Mr. Harry Jaecker, this $365,000 endowed scholarship program is for UNCF premedical students. (1984)
• John Lennon Scholarship Fund - This $800,000 endowed fund was created in memory of John Lennon by his widow, Yoko Ono. Income from the endowment provides scholarships for UNCF students in the performing arts and communications. (1992)
• Leo Burnett Scholarship Program - A $500,000 gift from The Leo Burnett Organization provides scholarships and internships to UNCF students from the metropolitan Chicago, IL area majoring in liberal arts with a concentration in either marketing or creative design.
• Metropolitan Life Scholarship Program - This $500,000 grant from the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is designated for UNCF juniors and seniors majoring in teacher education and health-related fields. (1994)
• Michael Jackson Endowed Scholarship Fund - Through a $1.5 million endowed fund established by performing artist Michael Jackson, scholarships are awarded each year to UNCF students majoring in the performing arts and communications. (1986)
• Mitsubishi Motors Young Entrepreneurs Program - Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc in association with UNCF has established this program to attract qualified minority students attending UNCF colleges or universities or Hispanic Associated Colleges and Universities, who have demonstrated an aptitude for business. Students selected to this program are introduced to entrepreneurial careers, develop skills necessary to become successful business leaders and gain insight and exposure to opportunities within the automotive industry. Based at Clark Atlanta University's School of Business, the program consists of a five-week summer institute which helps students develop crucial skills for becoming effective entrepreneurs. In addition, after completing the Summer Institute and during their senior year, students are assigned mentors from a Mitsubishi Motors dealership. These students are also awarded a $5,000 scholarship and a $2,500 stipend for their senior year. After graduation, approximately five graduates are selected to work at a Mitsubishi Motors dealership and attend the National Automobiles Dealers Association Academy. (1997)
• Morgan Stanley/Richard B. Fisher Scholars Program - A ten-year $500,000 gift o UNCF provides scholarships and summer internships to UNCF students interested in finance and banking. Awards are made to students attending Spelman, Morehouse and Fisk. (1993)
• PaineWebber Scholarships - A $500,000 endowed gift from PaineWebber Group provides scholarships for UNCF students interested in business-related fields. (1993)
• Quaker Oats Scholarship Program - Through a $280,000 grant from the Quaker Oats Company, scholarships are available to UNCF pursuing degree in business administration, accounting, engineering and liberal arts. (1995)
• Raymond W. Cannon Memorial Scholarship Program - Through a $500,000 endowment fund established by Raymond W. Cannon, this annual scholarship is awarded to UNCF students majoring in pharmacy or pre-law and who have demonstrated leadership in high school and college. (1994)
• Reader's Digest Scholarship - Funded by the Reader's Digest Foundation, this $30,000 annual grant provides scholarships to UNCF student majoring in journalism. (1986)
• Rhythm Nation/Janet Jackson Scholarship - This $395,000 endowed scholarship was created by performing artist Janet Jackson. Awards are made annually to students majoring in communications, music, performing arts, and the fine arts. (1992)
• RMHC/UNCF Health and Medical Scholars Program - The Ronald McDonald House Charities and The College Fund have partnered to establish the RMHC/UNCF Health and Medical Scholars Program. The program provides ten, two-year, full-tuition scholarships to competitively selected full-time sophomore students pursuing degrees in the pre-medical, health care, and health science fields of study. The full-tuition award is applicable in their junior year, and is renewable in their senior year, provided they continue to meet eligibility criteria. In addition, one-time awards of $1,000 each are available to 50 other deserving sophomore students who apply for the scholarship. The program runs annually until a $1 million commitment is achieved.  For more information about this scholarship please visit the McDonald web site at www.McDonalds.com.
• Stan Scott Scholarship - This $150,000 endowed memorial scholarship was named for journalist, public official corporate executive and UNCF friend, Stan Scott. Designated for UNCF journalism students, this program selects two recipients annually for four-year scholarships. (1992)
• Tenneco Scholarship - The Tenneco Corporation provides approximately $20,000 annually in scholarships for UNCF students majoring in math, science, or business. (1986)
• Texaco Scholarship Program - This annual gift of $30,000 is divided equally among five UNCF colleges and universities for students majoring in engineering. (1991)
• The Malcolm Pirnie Scholars Program - Malcolm Pirnie is one of the largest professional consulting firms in the US devoted solely to environmental disciplines. Malcolm Pirnie shares the concern of the environmental profession about the relative scarcity of trained African-American engineers and scientist. To begin to bridge this gap, UNCF and Malcolm Pirnie has developed The Malcolm Pirnie Scholars Program, which provides scholarship assistance and summer internships for UNCF students majoring in civil, chemical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences. (1998)
• UNCF/Bristol-Myers Squibb Scholarship Program - Through a $50,000 grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb, scholarships are available to UNCF students who have demonstrated leadership and academic abilities and pursuing degrees in math and science. (1995)
• UNCF/Hotel Management and Hospitality Program - A four-year $400,000 gift from the Statler Foundation provides scholarships to UNCF students majoring in hotel and hospitality management. (1994)
• UNCF/Manor Care, Inc. Scholarship Program - Manor Care, Inc., through a $100,000 gift, is providing scholarships to UNCF students pursuing degrees in business related fields, hotel and food service management, health care administration and human resources. (1995)
• UNCF/Revlon Women's Health Scholars Program - A $500,000 grant from Revlon will provide annual scholarships of up to $10,000 to female UNCF students in their junior year pursuing degrees in pre-medicine or other healthcare related fields. Interested students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and show excellent interpersonal skills and leadership abilities. (1995)
• UNCF/Rite Aid Retail Pharmacy - This program was designed to provide financial support and internship possibilities to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are interested in retail pharmacy. The program will provide scholarships up to $2,500 to a number of students specified by Rite Aid. To qualify, students must be entering at least their sophomore year in an HBCU undergraduate pre-pharmacy program or enrolled in an HBCU school of pharmacy with retail pharmacy designated as their specialized area of study. Students must demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 2.8 grade point average if enrolled in a pharmacy program or a minimum 3.0 grade point average if enrolled in a pre-pharmacy program and have excellent communication skills. For more information about this scholarship please visit the Rite Aid web site at www.RiteAid.com.
• UNCF/Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company Scholars Program - Through a $250,000 endowment fund, the Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company provides scholarships and summer internships to rising seniors majoring in business, engineering, or chemistry, and attending a UNCF institution. (1994)
• UNCF/Wyeth/Ayerst Scholars Program - This $300,000 endowed program from the American Home Products Corporation provides scholarships and summer internships to students who are pursuing science-based or heal-related careers. (1994)
• USENIX Association Scholarship - The USENIX Association has donated $50,000 to UNCF for the establishment of an endowment in addition to $10,000 to be used as a scholarship to award a deserving sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student majoring in computer science, computer engineering or systems administration. (1997)

Scholarships Based on Merit and Need

• A&P Grocery Management Program - A gift of $100,000 provides scholarships and summer internships in retail management for ten students at UNCF colleges and universities. (1993)
• Becton Dickinson and Company Scholarship Program - A base of $150,000 gift, plus additional annual contributions provide scholarships to qualified UNCF students who maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA. (1994)
• Chrysler Fund Scholarship - This $39,000 gift from the Chrysler Fund offers scholarships for students attending Clark-Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College and Tuskegee University. (1997)
• Doris & John Carpenter Scholarship - This $2.9 million endowed program provides renewable scholarships to UNCF students with the greatest demonstrated financial need. (1994)
• Grumman Scholarship for Peace and Justice - Competitive scholarships are awarded annually to students involved with organizations seeking peaceful social change. support comes from a $43,000 memorial endowment fund established by the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Grumman. (1987)
• Ladders of Hope Program - Both operational and endowed funds enable UNCF to provide grants for full financial support, tutoring, counseling, and summer internships to disadvantaged minority students from South Central Los Angeles to attend UNCF colleges and universities. (1992)
• Malcolm X Scholarship Program - Through a $350,000 endowment fund, this program established by filmmaker Spike Lee with support from Nike, Benetton Service Corporation Filmworks, Allen Kilik, and Abkco Music & Records, provides a renewable scholarship to UNCF students. This scholarship is awarded for demonstrated academic excellence, campus and community leadership, and exceptional courage. (1993)
• The Bryant Gumbel/Walt Disney World Tournament Scholarship Program - Through proceeds from the Bryant Gumbel/Walt Disney World Celebrity - AM Golf Tournament, eighty scholarships per year are awarded to UNCF students in their junior or senior year. Interested students must major in liberal arts and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. (1995)
• The Principal Financial Group - A five-year $100,000 grant from the Principal Financial Group, Inc. provides scholarships to UNCF students. (1994)
• UNCF/Citibank Fellows Program - Through an annual grant of $250,000, four-year scholarships are awarded to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. A $6,400 scholarship per fellow, a Citibank mentor, competitive internships, and an annual leadership conference for fellows and mentors are included in the Citibank program. Ten new freshmen are selected each year. (1984)
• UNCF/Toyota Scholarship Program - Through an annual grant of $150,000, four-year scholarships are awarded to 20 high-achieving students. The Toyota program includes grants of $7,500, ten-week, post-junior-year summer internships, an annual recognition banquet, and a leadership-building workshop. A 3.0 GPA must be maintained throughout the four years. (1988)

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