2026-2027 Thelma M. Shafran Endowed Scholarship – UNCF

The 2026-2027 Thelma M. Shafran Endowed Scholarship is a scholarship offered by UNCF (United Negro College Fund) to support female undergraduate students enrolled full-time as juniors or seniors at a UNCF Member Institution who are pursuing a degree in any STEM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

Award Details: Endowed scholarship for women undergraduates pursuing STEM degrees at UNCF Member Institutions. Specific award amount determined through the UNCF portal.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must identify as female.
• Must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate junior or senior at a UNCF Member Institution for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Must be pursuing a degree in a STEM-related field.
• Must meet all general UNCF scholarship application requirements (financial need, academic merit, supporting essays).

Application Deadline: June 26, 2026

How to Apply: Visit the UNCF scholarship portal at opportunities.uncf.org. All required steps — applications, essays, and supporting documents — must be submitted before the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This scholarship continues UNCF's longstanding commitment to expanding STEM pathways for Black women at HBCUs and member institutions. By targeting upper-division undergraduates, the Shafran Endowed Scholarship is designed to help women persist through the most academically rigorous years of a STEM degree and reach graduation.