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Scholarship Name: |
United Negro College Fund (UNCF) LeBlanc/Baker Scholarship for Change |
Scholarship Description: |
Scholarship offered through UNCF to Black/African-American male District of Columbia students. |
Award Amount: |
Up to $20,000.00 |
Number of Scholarships: |
Multiple awards |
Application Required: |
Yes
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Official Transcript(s) Required: |
Yes |
References and Letter of Recommendations Required: |
One (1) letter of recommendation |
Interview Required: |
No |
Original Essay Required: |
Yes
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Additional Requirements and Information: |
1) Min. 2.0 GPA (but not higher than a 3.0/4.0 GPA); 2) Must reside or be a permanent resident of Washington, D.C.; 3) Must plan to attend a UNCF-member institution or accredited four (4) year Historically Black College or University (HBCU) upon graduation; 4) Priority consideration given to graduates of D.C. Public Schools (DCPS); 5) Demonstrated financial need; 6) FAFSA required; 7) Demonstrated participation in extracurricular and community service activities; 8) Qualifying college or university acceptance letter optional; 9) Scholarship award payable in the following installments: Up to $4,000.00 per academic year for up to five (5) academic years.NOTE: UNCF will notify recipients and disburse scholarship funds to the recipients’ institutions within 6 to 8 weeks after the application due date. |
Renewable: |
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Location: |
District of Columbia, DC |
Eligibility Requirements: |
Online application
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Additional Applicant Requirements: |
Must be a graduating high school senior |
Category (ies): |
GPA, Residency, Gender, Ethnicity, Race, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, School/College
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Web Site: |
https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ000005p03hYAA&_ga=2.123418312.2139829533.1720052308-1654365480.1720052308 |
Point of Contact: |
UNCF1805 7th Street, NWWashington, D.C. 20001Attn: Girmu HabteTelephone: (202) 810-0258Email: girmu.habte@uncf.orgWebsite: https://scholarships.uncf.org/ |
Deadline: July 31, 2024 (NLT 11:59 p.m.) (receipt date) (extended deadline)
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