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

Official Transcript(s)  Required:

Yes

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

One (1) letter of recommendation

Interview Required:

No

Original Essay Required:

Yes

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:

Yes

Location:

District of Columbia, DC

Eligibility Requirements:

 Online application

Additional Applicant Requirements:

Must be a graduating high school senior

Category (ies):

GPA, Residency, Gender, Ethnicity, Race, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, School/College

Web Site:

https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ000005p03hYAA&_ga=2.123418312.2139829533.1720052308-1654365480.1720052308

Point of Contact:

UNCF

1805 7th Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20001

Attn:  Girmu Habte

Telephone: (202) 810-0258

Email: girmu.habte@uncf.org

Website:  https://scholarships.uncf.org/