Pepsico Foundation – UNCF Bronx Women’s Initiative is a scholarship program aimed to provide need-based funds to the Bronx women to pursue their education. All the high-school seniors, college freshman, sophomore, or juniors who are permanent residents of Bronx are eligible. You need to have a minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0-grade scale. The applicants have to fill the 2021-2022 FAFSA form and demonstrate the unmet financial need that the institution will verify. The applications are open from April 21, 2021, and closes on June 30, 2021. Applicants who have submitted the complete application form will be notified of the scholarship decision in 8weeks after the application due date.
Educated women are an asset to society. They can work for a change. Therefore, Pepsico Foundation, in partnership with UNCF, aims to help the women of Bronx with the financial aid to support their education. The initiative will provide you with a need-based scholarship to fund your education and related expenses. The scholarship is an opportunity to financially aid your educational fees and lighten the burden of your family. You have the right to pursue your studies without any obstacles. Therefore, apply to the scholarship program and achieve your dreams. All the best.
Founded in 1944, for more than seven decades now, UNCF has been working on the principle of ‘A mind is a terrible thing to waste.’ Considering their motto, they have raised more than $5 billion to help more than five lakhs of students to attend college, thrive, graduate, and become future leaders. UNCF envisions a nation where all Americans have equal access to a college education that prepares them for rich intellectual lives, competitive and fulfilling careers, engaged citizenship, and service to the nation.
Brief Description
Refer to the table below for further details:
| Organization | Pepsico Foundation & UNCF |
| Educational Level | High-school graduates and above |
| Subjects | N/A |
| Amount | Education Funds |
| Access mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | N/A |
| City | Any |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | USA |
| Application Deadline | June 30, 2021 |
| Application fees | N/A |
| Requirements | 2.75 GPA, letter of recommendation, unofficial transcript, personal statement. |
Who May Be Eligible?
To be eligible for the Pepsico Foundation – UNCF Bronx Women’s initiative, individuals must satisfy the following criteria:
- The applicant has to be a woman.
- The applicant should be a US citizen or permanent resident.
- The applicant should have a minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0-grade scale.
- The applicant has completed a Free Application for Free Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2021-2022.
- The applicant is a permanent resident of Bronx, NY.
- The applicant has to demonstrate the unmet financial need that the institution will verify.
How to Apply?
For applying, submit the following documents:
- Submit a current, unofficial transcript.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or administrator.
- Submit a one-page personal statement.
Benefits
The UNCF Bronx Women’s Initiative aims to provide need-based scholarships to the Bronx’s permanent residents. Higher education has been an obstacle in a woman’s life for a long time. Henceforth, the initiative will be helpful to pursue higher education for the women of Bronx, NY. Winning a scholarship is an excellent chance to fund your education and live your dreams.
Application Deadline
The last date to submit your candidature is June 30, 2021. No applications after the due date will be valid.
