Scholarship Action Plan: Tips to Apply for UNCF Scholarships

Here’s a few tips from UNCF’s Outreach and Recruitment team to help guide you in the scholarship application process.

Check UNCF Opportunities Every Two Weeks

1. Review UNCF scholarship opportunities every other week for newly posted scholarships and updated deadlines.
2. Confirm eligibility requirements before applying.

Apply Broadly

1. Apply for every scholarship for which you meet the eligibility requirements.
2. Keep a record of each application, deadline, required materials and submission date.

Create a Scholarship Review Timeline

1. Before each deadline, verify that all application materials are complete and submitted.
2. After applying, track application status and expected notification dates.

Completing optional application components can help you stand out.

Once you receive an award, review the scholarship’s requirements to ensure you know and achieve everything needed to maintain the scholarship.

Apply here and check out our latest open scholarships.