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UNCF Excellence in STEM Scholarship
United Negro College FundSTEM
Food & Nutrition
Food Sciences & Technology
Geological & Earth Sciences
Health/Medical Technology
Industrial Engineering
Information Sciences
IT/Information Technology
Kinesiology/Physical Therapy
Materials Science
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Meteorology
Nuclear Engineering
Physics
Science
Technology
Aerospace
Agricultural Science
Animal Sciences
Astronomy
Aviation/Aeronautical
Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Climate Sciences
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Digital Communications/Media
Electrical Engineering
Electrical/Electronics
Energy
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science
For Black and/or African American students
Freshmen
Overview
The UNCF Excellence in STEM Scholarship offers $2,500 to rising first-year African American college students interested in pursuing STEM degrees and careers. To qualify, you need a minimum GPA of 2.90. To apply, you must submit your final high school transcript, a description of your extracurricular activities, honors, awards, and community service, an essay, and a financial aid award letter from your college or university.
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What you'll need
Application form
You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).
Transcripts
You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.
Financial aid offer letter
You’ll need a letter showing the financial aid you’re receiving.
Community Service
Volunteering or being active in your community is a must for this scholarship.
Essay
Write an essay to apply.
FAQ
Yes! But make sure to read each scholarship application's essay guidelines and requirements, and personalize your essay to each scholarship you apply to. Using the same essay for multiple applications can be a time-saver, but changing just a sentence or two can make a difference!
You can find the answer through this link: https://uncf.org/member-colleges
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