Scholarships for August at UNCF

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UNCF offers national and regional scholarships and job opportunities that close in August. Apply today!

Check out these UNCF scholarships and internships currently open for applications, and complete your application before the deadlines. Look at some of the opportunities UNCF offers high school and college students that can help you get to and through college. Visit UNCF.org/Scholarships any time to see what’s open.

 

Remember: Complete all steps for the applications!
You will not be considered for a scholarship, internship or program until you submit all the information and essays the application requires.

 

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2025-2026 Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Scholarship
The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to students who are enrolled full-time as juniors at one of the following HBCUs: Bennett College, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina A&T State University, Saint Augustine’s University, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, Cheyney University, Florida A&M University, Norfolk State University, or Wiley College. Closes Aug. 18.

2025-2026 Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship
The Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship Program was established by Tony Signore, whose knowledge, respect and deep admiration for Douglass was instilled in him in 1982 by the Jesuits at Fordham University. The program awards two (2) $10,000 scholarships each year to exceptional HBCU seniors (one female and one male) who have demonstrated high academic achievement, strong leadership skills, commitment to community service and unmet financial need. Closes Aug. 25.

3 male students studying and talking with laptop at Morehouse College2025-2026 Houston Youth Gala Scholarship
The 2025-2026 Houston Youth Gala Student Aid Scholarship Program provides need-based aid to financially support eligible students attending any U.S based accredited four-year college or university, with a preference for students attending any one of the four UNCF Member HBCUs in the State of Texas (Huston-Tillotson University, Texas College, Wiley University, Jarvis Christian University). Closes Aug. 29.

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2025-2026 Councilman Edward Burroughs III Scholarship Program
In partnership with UNCF, Councilman Edward Burroughs III established The Councilman Edward Burroughs III Scholarship Program for high achieving, low-income students who are residents of Prince George’s (PG) County, Maryland, District 8. Closes Sept. 3.

Female Paine College student listening among other students during lecture2025-2026 James J. and Margaret M. Kerrigan Endowed Scholarship
The James J. and Margaret M. Kerrigan Endowed Scholarship will provide financial support to juniors or seniors in any fields of art and education at Historically Black Colleges & Universities. Preference shall be given to students studying K-12 Education or Fine / Performing Arts. Closes Sept. 4.

2025-2026 Aging Services Leadership Fellowship
The Aging Services Leadership Fellowship is a one-year, non-clinical program designed for recent graduates of a master’s degree program (or at least completed the coursework) or mid-career professionals with five or more years’ experience in their chosen work area. The cohort learning model will provide a community for the new leaders in aging services. Closes Sept. 9.