Scholarships for July at UNCF
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.
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You will not be considered for a scholarship, internship or program until you submit all the information and essays the application requires.
The Macy’s Mission Every One Scholarship will provide a one-time need-based scholarship of up to $5,000 to approximately 115 students attending any accredited, four-year Historically Black College or University (“HBCU”). Awards will be issued during the 2026-2027 school year. Closes July 6.
2026-2027 The Angela and Reginald Goins Endowed Scholarship
The Angela and Reginald Goins Endowed Scholarship is a need-based scholarship for full-time, undergraduate students attending a four-year HBCU. Eligible students must reside in or be a permanent residents in New York City, Chicago or Detroit (Michigan Counties of Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair or Wayne). Closes July 6.
2026-2027 Philadelphia Orchestra & Ensemble Arts Scholarship
The Philadelphia Orchestra & Ensemble Arts Scholarship Program is awarding $5,000 merit-based scholarships to performing artists from the greater Philadelphia area attending an historically Black College and University. Closes July 17.
2026-2027 Intellia Therapeutics UNCF Scholarship Program
This scholarship opportunity, which is funded by Intellia Therapeutics, Inc, is available to students of any classification, enrolled full-time at any accredited UNCF Member institution or any four year historically black college or university and pursuing or majoring in the life sciences which includes: biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, chemical and physical biology, cellular, molecular, and developmental biology, plant biology entomology and microbiology. Scholarship recipients will receive a one-time need-based scholarship up to $5,102.00 for the 2026–2027 academic year. Closes July 31.
2026-2027 MetLife Foundation Legacy Endowed Scholarship
Health Care Scholars United, funded by the United Health Foundation, supports 30 high-achieving students committed to pursuing a clinical professional career. The program will provide renewable merit-based scholarships of up to $5,000/year, wrap-around scholar support services, and exam/licensure prep and registration fee stipends. Closes July 31.