UNCF Scholarship Portal — 400+ Scholarships for African American Students

About This Opportunity

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) administers more than 400 scholarships through a single unified portal at uncf.org/scholarships. Students create one profile and are automatically matched and considered for multiple UNCF-administered scholarships simultaneously. Individual awards range from $500 to $7,500 or more, with some corporate-partnered scholarships reaching higher amounts. Most awards require a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrated financial need, though requirements vary by fund. Many awards are open to students at any accredited institution (not just HBCUs). Deadlines are rolling throughout the year — each scholarship fund has its own deadline. The most important action is to create a UNCF profile at uncf.org/scholarships and keep it active as scholarships open and close throughout the year. UNCF has helped more than 500,000 students earn college degrees. Omaha and Council Bluffs African American students are strongly encouraged to create a UNCF profile and apply to all matching scholarships. This is one of the most efficient scholarship search tools available for African American students — one profile, hundreds of opportunities.

Who Can Apply

African American students. U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Minimum GPA of 2.5 (varies by fund — some require higher). Demonstrated financial need (FAFSA required for most funds). Enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited U.S. college or university. Most awards open to students at any accredited institution (not HBCUs only). Create a free profile at uncf.org/scholarships to be matched to available awards. Deadlines vary by fund — check portal regularly.