UNCF
2026-2027 HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program
A renewable need-based scholarship open to students receiving four-year degrees at Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Award
Varies
Deadline
June 8 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due June 8 – next cycle expected
All majorsRenewable award
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- Application effort
- Low (no essay or letters listed)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 2.5
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Who is eligible
- Must be admitted to or enrolled as a full-time college student at an accredited U.S. located, four-year PBI or HBCU for the 2026-2027 academic year
- Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or show completion of a GED
- Must have demonstrated financial need
How to apply
- Apply online through the official UNCF portal.
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Sources & verification
- How this listing was added:
- Summarized from opportunities.uncf.org
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with UNCF before submitting.
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