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UNCF/ Congressman John Lewis scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 2/15/2024
Closes: 3/18/2024

The Congressman John Lewis scholarship provides financial support to deserving minority students. Current college junior or senior students at any UNCF member institution pursuing a bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students majoring in criminal justice, government, history, political science, & social science.

Win up to
$5,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Attending one of the UNCF member institutions
  • College junior or senior
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree
  • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national
  • Historically underserved population
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to students majoring in criminal justice, government, history, political science, & social science.
  • 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, Hutsonville High School, 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
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, Permanent Resident

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