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Thelma M. Shafran Endowed Scholarship

UNCF
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 5/20/2026
Closes: 6/26/2026

The Thelma M. Shafran Endowed Scholarship is offered to female college juniors and seniors attending a UNCF member institution who demonstrate financial need. Students pursuing a degree in STEM or a related field are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students attending Bennett College or Spelman College.

Win up to
$6,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.50 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Attending any UNCF member institution
  • College junior or senior
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Studying in STEM or a related field
  • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national
  • Female
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to students attending Bennett College or Spelman College.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    Current School
    Allen University, Benedict College, Bennett College , Bethune-Cookman University, Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Dillard University, Edward Waters College, Fisk University, Florida Memorial University, Huston-Tillotson University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Jarvis Christian College, Johnson C. Smith University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Livingstone College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Morris College, Oakwood University, Paine College, Philander Smith College, Rust College, Shaw University, Spelman College, St. Augustine's University, Stillman College, Talladega College, Texas College, Tougaloo College, Tuskegee University, Virginia Union University, Voorhees College, Wilberforce University, Wiley College, Xavier University
    Intended Area of Study
    Agricultural Production Operations, Natural Resources Conservation and Management, Architectural Engineering, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Computer and Information Systems Security, Education, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine, Biology, Mathematics, Military Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Homeland Security and Disaster Management, Social Sciences, Aeronautics and Aviation Technology, Health Professions, Business and Management, Statistics
    Minimum GPA
    2.5
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, Permanent Resident

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