2026-2027 HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program – UNCF

The 2026-2027 HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program is a renewable, need-based scholarship offered by UNCF (United Negro College Fund) to support Black and African American undergraduate students attending four-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).

Award Details: Renewable need-based scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be admitted to or enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited U.S.-based four-year HBCU or Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or show completion of a GED.
• Open to Black/African American students.

How to Apply: Visit the UNCF scholarship portal at opportunities.uncf.org and complete all required fields, essays, and supporting documents before the deadline.

Application Deadline: June 8, 2026

UNCF's mission — A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste® — has supported over 500,000 students at HBCUs and predominantly Black colleges since 1944. This program is part of UNCF's broader commitment to ensuring that Black students have the financial resources to access and complete higher education.