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Gayle & Tom Benson Endowed UNCF Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 8/2/2026
Closes: 9/11/2026

The Gayle & Tom Benson Endowed UNCF Scholarship is awarded to Louisiana residents attending a four-year college or university, an HBCU, or a UNCF member institution. Students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need are encouraged to apply.

Win up to
$5,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Louisiana
  • Attending any UNCF member institution, HBCU, or 4year college or university
  • Undergraduate student
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree fulltime
  • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: LA
    Current School
    4-Year College, HBCU, Other
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, Permanent Resident

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