Applying for the UNCF Chevron Corporate Scholars Program: Frequently Asked Questions

The UNCF Chevron Corporate Scholars Program is a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for passionate and determined students. The UNCF Chevron Corporate Scholars Program will award a two-year renewable scholarship to highly capable future leaders who demonstrate academic achievement, strong leadership skills and an interest in the energy industry.

Who should I contact with questions about the UNCF Chevron Corporate Scholars Program?

A. Jamese Carrell, Relationship Manager at jcarrell@uncf.org or by phone at 202-810-0271.

Who is eligible for the UNCF Chevron Corporate Scholars Program?

A. To qualify for the Fall 2023 cohort, applicants:

  • Must be a graduating high school senior planning to enroll in fall 2023 as a full-time, first-year student.
  • Must be enrolled to attend a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in fall 2023.
  • Must be a citizen, legal permanent resident, or national of the United States.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 on an unweighted 4.0 scale.
  • Must display interest in the following majors with the intention to declare: Engineering and Computer Science.
    • Engineering (Including but not limited to: Chemical, Civil, Computer, Construction, Environmental, Industrial, Materials, Marine, Petroleum, Software)
    • Computer Science (Including but not limited to: Cloud Engineering & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering and Data Science & Analytics, Management of Information Systems)
  • Other Majors of Interest:
    • Geology​​, Geophysics, Petrophysics
    • Public Affairs, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Computation & Applied Mathematics, Naval Architecture, and Mathematics / Statistics.

How do I check the status of my application?

A. Click here to log into your scholarship profile page and check your status.

For more information about Chevron visit: www.chevron.com. For other general questions, contact UNCF’s Relationship Manager, Jamese Carrell.