How expensive do you think it is to buy justice or acquire justice these days? Your answer must be like, “who pays for justice?” well, to counter that, many do. Many people are deprived of justice and are fighting their lives off to get the justice they deserve. Many people even dedicate their whole lives to helping others get the justice they need. Trust me, these days, many have to pay a massive sum of money even to get the justice that is theirs to the most extent. So to educate people concerning social justice that does not really exist in our society, the UNCF Social Justice Scholarship is here. It is a legitimacy grant program for understudies from New York, New Jersey, Vermont, or Connecticut focused on civil rights. Albeit all majors are urged to apply, those understudies in political theory, criminal justice, or in the course of studies toward law school are welcome.
Candidates for the program should be African American, have a base combined grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale, living in or be permanent residents of Connecticut, Vermont, New York, or New Jersey. One beneficiary will be browsed from NY, NJ, and CT or VT. He also must be a junior or senior during the hour of application. The grant is $3,000 to be awarded to the candidate selected for the 2022-2023 academic year. The deadline to apply is January 6, 2022.
UNCF is a philanthropic US-based organization dedicated to offering scholarships to Black American students to achieve their goals. Since their foundation in 1944, they have served more than twice the number of minorities going to class.
Brief Description
Please go through the table below:
| Organization | UNCF |
| Education Level | College students |
| Subjects | Any |
| Amount | $2,933 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | 3 |
| City | Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Vermont |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | USA |
| Contest Deadline | January 6, 2022 |
| Application Fees | Not required |
| Requirements | Varies |
Who is Eligible?
Following eligibility criteria need to be matched to get considered:
- Be African American
- Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
- Reside in or be a permanent resident of Connecticut, Vermont, NY, or NJ. One recipient will be from NY, NJ, and CT or VT.
- Be a junior or senior during the time of application
How to Apply?
The qualified applicants are expected to complete the application form and attach all the below-mentioned documents along with it. The application form can be accessed through the official portal of UNCF by creating an account or logging in if you already have one.
Supporting Documents
Following are the documents that need to be attached with your application form:
- A letter of recommendation
- A statement of career interest that discusses your passion and commitment to social justice and the study of law
- A current transcript (unofficial)
Benefits
The UNCF Social Justice Scholarship award amount may vary depending on the availability of funds and the number of eligible entries received. The selected scholars will receive the award amounting to $3,000 for the academic year 2022-2023. The awards will be given against your tuition costs at the winning candidate’s institution.
Application Deadline
All applicants are expected to submit their applications no later than January 6, 2022, the deadline. Late entry will be disqualified from this program. To get a better consideration for the same, please forward your application as early as possible.
