Students majoring in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or chemical engineering are cordially invited by the United Negro College Fund. The organization introduces its UNCF Budweiser Natalie Johnson Scholarship and Internship Program to help students pursue their higher education. College sophomore or junior students attending a four-year, accredited, historically black college or university are encouraged to apply.
The United Negro College Fund introduced this scholarship program for deserving students in their educational expenses related to their tuition, books, room, etc. The applicants who will deserving and talented will be awarded on the basis of their essays.
The United Negro College Fund, commonly known as the United Fund, is an American philanthropic organization that funds black students’ scholarships and general scholarship funds for 37 private historically black colleges and universities. It was incorporated on April 25, 1944, by Frederick D. Patterson. UNCF supported over more than 65,000 students at over 900 colleges and universities with approximately $113 million in grants and scholarships.
Brief Description
More details about the scholarships are mentioned in the table below:
| Organization | UNCF |
| Educational Level | College Sophomore students |
| Subjects | Engineering |
| Amount | $6500 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | Undefined |
| City | Washington |
| Nationality | Domestic and International |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | November 4, 2020 |
| Application Fees | Nil |
| Requirement | Transcript, Essay & Resume |
Who May Be Eligible?
The below-mentioned requirements should be fulfilled to be eligible:
- Must possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be a college sophomore or junior attending a four-year, accredited, historically black college or university (“HBCU”)
- Must have a declared major in mechanical, electrical, industrial, and chemical engineering, chemistry, or supply chain management and logistics.
How to Apply
Interested candidates willing to apply must be eligible according to the given criteria. Applicants will be asked to log in by providing their credentials, such as email and password, to access the scholarship form. Students must complete their online application by including all the required documents mentioned below to be considered.
Supporting Documents
- Complete and submit the online application – click the apply button above to begin
- Complete the essay – Career Goal Statement
- Upload your most recent transcript and resume
Benefits
Below are the benefits offered by the UNCF to the recipients of the scholarship program:
- Summer 2021 Internship with Anheuser-Busch Summer Brewery Internship Program
- UNCF Student Leadership Conference (May 2021)
- Up to $6,500.00 Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the scholarship program is the 4th of November 2020 at 11:59 PM EST. Students are asked to apply soon to get consideration for the award.
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