To honor and commemorate the 2018 bicentennial of the birth of Frederick Douglass, a scholarship program has been established in support of students attending accredited historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide. The program, which recognizes and celebrates one of the most transformative figures in our nation’s history, will be administered and managed by UNCF for a period of 20 years, through 2039.
Awards Eligible to Scholars Enrolled in Public and Private Four-Year HBCUs
To honor and commemorate the 2018 bicentennial of the birth of Frederick Douglass, a scholarship program has been established in support of students attending accredited historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide. The program, which recognizes and celebrates one of the most transformative figures in our nation’s history, will be administered and managed by UNCF for a period of 20 years, through 2039.
The program will award one (1) $10,000 scholarship to an exceptional HBCU senior each year who has demonstrated high academic achievement, strong leadership skills, commitment to community service and unmet financial need.
The inaugural application will open during the 2018-2019 academic year, with annual applications thereafter through the 2038-2039 academic year.
Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria:
-Be enrolled full-time as a rising senior at any accredited public or private four-year historically black college or university (HBCU).
-Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale as verified through submission of a current transcript.
-Demonstrate a commitment to community service.
Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their college or university.
-Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) form
DEADLINE: 11/16/2018 11:59 PM EST
For more information visit:https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/f05c25c1-bbae-4a37-966b-6a510f6c308f