2026-2027 William L. & Mary Ann Brown STEM Endowment Scholarship – UNCF

The 2026-2027 William L. & Mary Ann Brown STEM Endowment Scholarship Program is a need-based scholarship established by William L. and Mary Ann Brown through UNCF to support students pursuing STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at HBCUs and four-year institutions.

Award Details: Need-based scholarship. Specific dollar amount determined by the fund.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be a senior graduating from a high school in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
• Must be enrolled or plan to enroll at a UNCF member institution, four-year HBCU, or another accredited four-year institution.
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Must be pursuing a STEM-related field of study (sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics).

Application Deadline: June 1, 2026 (applications now closed for this cycle)

How to Apply: Applications are submitted through the UNCF scholarship portal at opportunities.uncf.org.

This scholarship honors the philanthropic legacy of William L. and Mary Ann Brown and reflects UNCF's commitment to opening STEM pathways for Black and underrepresented students. It is part of UNCF's annual June scholarship cycle, which supports students at the nation's HBCUs and member institutions.