Scholarships for May at UNCF

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UNCF offers national and regional scholarships and job opportunities that close in May. 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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2024-2025 UNCF LA WILDFIRE RELIEF FUND
This program provides relief to HBCU Students, Alumni, & families impacted by the CALIFORNIA wildfires. The devastating wildfires have left many students & the children of HBCU alumni facing unexpected financial hardships. To support their continued education, UNCF has several UNCF LA Area Wildfire Relief Funds for students currently enrolled in good academic standing or admitted for fall 2025 enrollment at any accredited 4-year institutions. Closes May 5.

2024-2025 UNCF LA WILDFIRE RELIEF FUND (HBCU Alumni Emergency Aid)
This program provides relief to HBCU Students, Alumni, & families impacted by the CALIFORNIA wildfires. The devastating wildfires in CALIFORNIA area have left many students & the children of HBCU alumni facing unexpected financial hardships. To support their continued education, UNCF has several programs under the UNCF Los Angeles Area Wildfire Relief Fund, offering critical financial assistance to eligible students and alumni. Closes May 5.

Oakwood University students cheering during pep rally2025-2026 Hormel Inspired Scholars Program
The Hormel Inspired Scholars Program will provide one-time need-based award assistance to college sophomores and juniors enrolled at any HBCU (Historically Black College or University). Preference shall be for students majoring in accounting, business, engineering, supply chain management and operations management. Closes May 7.

2024-2025 Berbeco Senior Research Fellowship
The Berbeco Senior Research Fellowship Program will provide candidates with the opportunity to complete a structured study abroad experience that can impact their overall education. The primary goal of this program is to encourage applicants to complete study or research outside of the United States during the Summer of 2025 between the student’s junior and senior years. Closes May 8.

Group shot of Voorhees College students outside studying2025-2026 CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship
The CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Program. provides renewable need-based scholarships to students for their junior and senior years of undergraduate enrollment at Historically Black Colleges & Universities, Minority Serving Institutions: Asian American / Pacific Islander, Tribal Colleges and Universities. Closes May 15.

2025-2026 Lowe’s Trailblazer Scholarship
The UNCF Lowe’s Trailblazer Scholarship Program will provide a one-time, need-based scholarship for current sophomores who will be juniors in the fall of 25/26 at an accredited HBCU in North Carolina. Eligible majors: industrial/software engineering, computer science/engineering, finance, accounting, economics, supply chain, business administration, merchandising, business analytics/information technologies or a related field. Closes May 16.

Texas College baseball player waiting on base2025-2026 LeBlanc/Baker Scholarship for Change
The LeBlanc/Baker Scholarship for Change provides a renewable need-based scholarship of up to $4,000 annually to male students who will attend an accredited, four-year Historically Black College or University (“HBCU”) in the fall of the 2025-2026 academic year. Closes May 29.

2025-2026 Tee Up Diversity Scholarship Program
A one-time renewable scholarship for Black/African Amer. Jr. students enrolled at a HBCU with an interest in the various facets of the golf business or who are pursuing a career in sports marketing. Preference will be given to students majoring in accounting, business administration, management, hospitality administration, communications, public relations, marketing, environmental science, recreation and park management, and/or sports management. Closes May 30.