Deadline: 20-Jan-22
The UNCF Social Justice Scholarship is now open for applications. It is a merit scholarship program for students who are from New York, New Jersey, Vermont or Connecticut who are committed to social justice. Students majoring in criminal justice, political science, prelaw, forensic science, criminology, or a course of study related to preparation for entry to law school will be given preference.
The UNCF Social Justice Scholarship is now open for applications. it is a merit scholarship program for students who are from New York, New Jersey, Vermont or Connecticut who are committed to social justice. Students majoring in criminal justice, political science, prelaw, forensic science, criminology, or a course of study related to preparation for entry to law school will be given preference.
Funding Information
- Selected students will receive funding up to $ 5,000 for the academic year.
- Number of Scholarships: 10
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 2.5
- Ethnicities
- African American / Black
- Residency Status
- US Citizen, US national or permanent resident
- Colleges / Universities
- 4-Year Colleges, HBCUs, UNCF affiliated
- Academic Classification
- College Junior, College Senior
- States
- Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Vermont
- Address Checked For State Eligibility
- Home / Permanent
Criteria
Applicants for the program must meet the following criteria:
- Be African American
- Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
- Reside in or be a permanent resident of Connecticut, Vermont, NY or NJ. One recipient will be chosen from NY, NJ and CT or VT.
- Be a junior or senior during the time of application
- Students shall submit an online application complete with:
- A letter of recommendation
- A statement of career interest that discusses your passion and committment to social justice and the study of law
- A current transcript (unofficial)
For more information, visit https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/71fef39c-57ad-4db1-9340-6fb1df5c875d