Scholarships for August at UNCF

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.

 

Allen University wrestler with another team's wrestler2024-2025 The Nevada-UNCF Scholarship
The Nevada-UNCF Scholarship Program was established to financially support African American students from Nevada who have enrolled in a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) for the 2024-25 academic year. Closes Aug. 5.

2024-2025 Mable V. Jones Scholarship
The Mable V. Jones. Scholarship is a need-based OR merit-based scholarship for students who are enrolled at any accredited UNCF member institution. Closes Aug. 6.

2024-2025 AFLAC Foundation Scholarship
The UNCF /AFLAC Scholarship Program was established to support deserving students to get the opportunity to earn a college degree. The scholarship will provide eligible undergraduate Georgia students with up to $3,000 need-based scholarship. Closes Aug. 12.

3 male students studying and talking with laptop at Morehouse College2024-2025 Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Scholarship
The UNCF-Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to Black/African American students who are enrolled full-time as a junior at specific HBCU institutions. Closes Aug. 15.

2024-2025 Martha Owen Scholarship
The Martha Owen Scholarship is open to African American/Black graduating high school seniors in 2024 who reside in or are permanent residents of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Students must be enrolling in a 2 or 4-year college during the 2024-25 school year. Closes Aug. 15.

2024-2025 Lincoln Financial Scholars Program
The Lincoln Financial Scholars program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to support the transition from college to career. Through engagement in live webinars and online learning management system, scholars will receive training in the following key areas to prepare for internship opportunities and early career opportunities. Closes Aug. 16.

Female Paine College student listening among other students during lecture2024-2025 Tampax Flow It Forward Scholarship
The Tampax Flow It Forward Scholarship Program will provide need-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to female African American HBCU juniors pursuing healthcare careers with a demonstrateted interest in Black women’s health. Closes Aug. 19.

2024-2025 Montgomery County Scholars Program
The Montgomery County Scholars Program provides need-based scholarships to young people from Montgomery County, Ohio to attend college. Closes Aug. 22.

2024-2025 Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship Program
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Foundation, in partnership with UNCF created the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship Program to assist students attending a UNCF member institution, other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), or any accredited, four-year institution. Closes Aug. 30.