United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships

 When Amina moved to the United States from Ghana, she had one goal: to become a nurse. She envisioned herself working in a hospital, providing compassionate care, and giving back to her community. But as an immigrant, navigating the financial challenges of nursing school was daunting. That’s when Amina discovered a lifeline—scholarships specifically designed for students like her.

Scholarships don’t just ease financial burdens; they open doors for talented immigrant students to pursue careers in nursing. Whether you’re a recent immigrant, a first-generation American, or a DACA recipient, these scholarship opportunities in 2025 could be the key to unlocking your dreams.

For more than seven decades, this principle has remained at the heart of UNCF, enabling us to raise more than $5 billion and help more than 500,000 students and counting not just attend college, but thrive, graduate and become leaders.

 


We do this in three ways: By awarding more than 12,000 students scholarships, worth more than $65 million, each year. By providing financial support to 37 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). And by serving as the nation’s leading advocate for the importance of minority education and community engagement.

 

This three-pronged approach is powerful: Since our founding in 1944, we’ve helped to more than double the number of minorities attending college. The six-year graduation rate for UNCF African American scholarship recipient is 70%. This is 11% higher than the national average and 31% higher than the national average for all African Americans.

 

 

Welcome to UNCF Scholarship, Programs, Internship and Fellowship

 

UNCF offers multiple scholarships for African American nursing students, including immigrants, with varying award amounts.

 

UNCF Opportunities

Welcome to the UNCF scholarships, programs, internships and fellowships website. UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. 


To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the on-line application process. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Get in-depth information on federal student aid programs and applying for financial aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

 

  • Application Deadlines: Vary by scholarship

 

  • Eligibility Requirements:
    • Must be of African descent.
    • Enrolled full-time in an accredited institution.
    • Demonstrate financial need and academic achievement.
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  • Website: UNCF Scholarships