Scholarships for November 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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2026-2027 Andscape Rhoden Fellowship
The Andscape Rhoden Fellowship is a year-long training program for the next generation of sports journalists from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The fellowship – established as part of Andscape’s mission to develop new voices – is open to outstanding undergraduate students at HBCUs. Closes Nov. 2.

2026-2027 FX Storytelling Legacy Scholarship
The FX Storytelling Legacy Scholarship honors the legacy of acclaimed director and producer, John Singleton, through endowed scholarships in his name that will encourage and empower the next generation of artists following in his footsteps. Closes Nov. 2.

2026-2027 The Walt Disney Company UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program
The Walt Disney UNCF Scholars Program is providing both scholarships and internships to high-achieving college students across the country. This program offers career readiness tools to assist students in achieving their goals in the entertainment industry through experiential learning, internship and mentorship with The Walt Disney Company. Closes Nov. 2.

2026-2027 Dr. Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship
The Dr. Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship is designed to help students at UNCF member institutions fund their study abroad experience in Africa for Spring 2027. Eligible students must be a full-time enrolled undergraduate student at any accredited UNCF member institution as a sophomore, junior or senior including 5th years. Closes Nov. 4.

2026-2027 BD Scholarship
The BD Scholarship was established by Becton, Dickinson and Company in partnership with UNCF to provide a merit-based award to current juniors and seniors who are enrolled full-time at any UNCF member institutions, other HBCUs, or any accredited four-year college or university during the 2026-2027 academic year.  Closes Nov. 5.

2026-2027 UNCF Health Careers Scholarship
The UNCF Health Careers Scholarship Program is designed to assist in the development of a more diverse workforce in health professions in Greater Cleveland. University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic and Kaiser Foundation are partnering with UNCF to develop an endowed scholarship for students of CSSM (Cleveland School of Science and Medicine) at John Hay High School who plan to enter the health professions. Closes Nov. 5.

2026-2027 Michael Jackson Scholarship
The Michael Jackson scholarship provides financial assistance to Communication and Performing Arts students attending a UNCF-member institution during the 2026-27 academic year. The scholarship will provide an one-time award up to $4,000 depending on the financial need of the student as determined by the financial aid administrator of university or college that the selected student attends. Closes Nov. 6.

2026-2027 AFLAC Foundation Scholarship
The UNCF/AFLAC Scholarship Program is a need-based scholarship designed to help deserving undergraduate students in Georgia pursue a college degree. Eligible applicants may receive up to $3,000 in scholarship support. Financial need must be demonstrated through the student’s respective institution. Closes Nov. 6.

2026-2027 Bryant X. Phelps Endowed Scholarship Program
The Bryant X. Phelps Endowed Scholarship Program was established to provide a need-based scholarship program to support students from Texas. Eligible applicants must be enrolled full-time at any U.S. located accredited, four-year institution, with preference given to students attending Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Huston-Tillotson University, Prairie View A&M University, and Texas Tech University. Closes Nov. 9.

2026-2027 UBS/PaineWebber Scholarship
The UBS/PaineWebber Scholarship is directed to undergraduate business students within one of the UNCF-member institutions. Eligible applicants must be college sophomores or juniors, who demonstrate outstanding academic performance within the various business disciplines. Closes Nov. 10.

2026-2027 Vertus Hardiman Endowed Scholarship
The Vertus Hardiman Endowed Scholarship is open to students at HBCUs who are enrolled during the current 2026-2027 school year. The scholarship will provide an award up to $5,000 depending on the financial need of the student as verified by the financial aid administrator at the student’s university or college. This is a one-time award to be disbursed for the 2026-2027 school. Closes Nov. 10.

2026-2027 Integra Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
The Integra Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program, in partnership with UNCF, provides scholarship opportunities to permanent residents of New Jersey, Ohio, or Massachusetts and who are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Eligible participants Be attending a UNCF member institution, HBCU or a four-year US accredited college or university. Closes Nov. 15.

2026-2027 Malcolm X Scholarship for “Exceptional Courage”
The Malcolm X Scholarship for “Exceptional Courage” is directed towards undergraduate students, who are enrolled at one of the UNCF-member institutions. The program will provide scholarship support for students, who have overcome difficult circumstances or challenges in pursuit of their college education. Students can be enrolled in any accredited fields of study at their UNCF institution during the 2026-27 Academic year. Closes Nov. 16.

2026-2027 National Geographic Content Scholarship
The National Geographic Content Scholarship is a competitive program aimed at giving students an opportunity to explore careers with the world’s premiere factual storytelling and media company. Available to juniors and seniors, recipients will receive a monetary award of $5,000 and an opportunity to participate in a virtual immersion program. Closes Nov. 16.

2026-2027 TJX Scholarship Program
The TJX Scholarship Program will provide a one-time $10,000 need-based scholarship to undergraduate students enrolled as a full-time, associate or bachelor’s degree seeking student of any classification at any accredited U.S. based HBCU. Closes Nov. 16.

2026-2027 UNCF Women in STEM Scholarship Program
The UNCF Women in STEM Scholarship Program was developed as a part of this commitment and will provide need-based scholarships of up to $5,000 to women pursuing a degree in an area leading to a career in STEM or financial services. Priority consideration will be granted to applicants attending an HBCU or the University of Miami. Closes Nov. 17.

2026-2027 Richard F. Freeman Scholarship Fund
The Richard F. Freeman Scholarship Fund is designed to provide financial assistance for deserving students from Southeast Michigan who are afforded the opportunity to earn a college degree. Eligible applicants must reside or be a permanent resident of the state of Michigan, possess a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and be a current college freshman enrolled full-time at any accredited four-year institution, non-profit college or university for the 2026-2027 academic year. Closes Nov. 20.

2026-2027 EA Madden Scholarship Program
The Electronic Arts Madden Scholarship Program is a scholarship up to $12,000 and professional development program that supports educational growth and career development training. This scholarship is open to college freshman, sophomore, junior or senior who attends Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Howard University, North Carolina A&T University, Florida A&M University, Prairie View University, Southern University A&M College. Closes Nov. 20.

2026-2027 Edna Blum Scholarship for NY Residents
This Scholarship is for New York City Residents Only. The Edna Blum Endowed Scholarship for NY Residents is need-based scholarship up to $5,000 open to undergraduate and graduate students attending any accredited 4-year college or university in the U.S. Closes Nov. 23.

2026-2027 Eunice Walker Johnson Scholarship
The Eunice Walker Johnson Endowed Scholarship Fund is a need-based scholarships of up to $5,000 each to undergraduate students attending Selma University or a UNCF-member institution. Applicants must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student for the 2026-2027 academic year.  Closes Nov. 23.

2026-2027 Charles J. and Mary E. Field Endowment Fund
The Charles J. and Mary E. Field Endowment Fund is to provide need-based scholarships to students who are either attending a UNCF member institution or are a graduate of a UNCF member institution and who are pursuing their graduate degree education. Closes Nov. 23.

2026-2027 NextEra Energy Scholarship Program – 2 Year Institution Applicants
The NextEra Energy Scholarship Program is a postsecondary scholarship to provide renewable, merit-based scholarships to first year students who identify as diverse in ethnic background, who are enrolled at two-year colleges majoring in STEM, (excluding healthcare majors) or seeking technical degrees with a renewable energy focus. Closes Nov. 25.

2026-2027 NextEra Energy Scholarship Program – 4 Year Institution Applicants
The NextEra Energy Scholarship Program is a postsecondary scholarship to provide renewable, merit-based scholarships to third year students who identify as diverse in ethnic background, who are full-time attendees at four-year colleges and universities and who are majoring in STEM, (excluding healthcare majors) and business disciplines; as well as those seeking technical degrees with a renewable energy focus. Closes Nov. 25

2026-2027 The Pierre and Tana Matisse Scholarship
The Pierre and Tana Matisse Scholarship, in partnership with UNCF, offers renewable, need-based scholarships of up to $7,500 to full-time undergraduate and graduate student’s who reside in or are a permanent resident of one of NYC’s five boroughs and attending an accredited two- or four-year college or university. If you’re ready to pursue your dreams and overcome financial barriers, this opportunity can help you take the next step toward success! Closes Nov. 27.

2026-2027 Billye Suber Aaron Legacy Scholarship
The Billye Suber Aaron Legacy Scholarship has been created to provide a renewable, need-based scholarships for undergraduate full-time college students attending Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Texas College. Closes Nov. 30.

2026-2027 Dr. Erogers Hykes Scholarship
Dr. Erogers Hykes Scholarship provides one-time, need-based degree completion scholarships to graduating seniors, currently enrolled full-time at Oakwood University, in Huntsville, Alabama. Closes Nov. 30.