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Scholarship Name:

Federal Express/UNCF Scholarship Initiative 2013

Scholarship Value:

up to $ 4000

Classifications:

High School Senior

Minimum GPA:

3.0

Eligible Majors:

Open

Eligible Schools:

UNCF Institutes, Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Albany State University, Alcorn State University, Arkansas Baptist College, Barber-Scotia College, Bluefield State College, Bowie State University, Central State University, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Concordia College, Selma Alabama, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Florida A & M University, Fort Valley State University, Grambling State University, Hampton University, Harris-Stowe State College, Howard University, Jackson State University, Kentucky State University, Knoxville College, Langston University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Lincoln University-Jefferson City, Meharry Medical College, Mississippi Valley State University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Morgan State University, Morris Brown College, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina Central University, Prairie View A & M University, Savannah State University, Selma University, South Carolina State University, Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Southern University, New Orleans, Southwestern Christian College, Tennessee State University, Texas Southern University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of the District of Columbia, University of the Virgin Islands, Virginia State University, West Virginia State College, Winston-Salem State University

Eligible Locations:

Open

Application Deadline:

Saturday, May 18, 2013

How to Apply:

Apply Online

Scholarship Detail:

The FedEx/UNCF Scholarship Program provides scholarship opportunities for high school seniors entering any Historically Black College or University commencing Fall 2013. The scholarship program is funded by the FedEx Corporation and provides up to $4,000 annually ($2,000 per semester) to eligible applicants who meet the following criteria:

1. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior at the time of application.

2. Applicants must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

3. Applicants must enroll at a four year Historically Black College or University.

4.. Applicants must be Pell Grant eligible and have a demonstrated financial need.

In addition, applicants must submit the following application materials by the application deadline, May 18, 2013:

1.Two letters of recommendation: a) One from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's academic abilities. b) One from a civic or community leader.

2. Two-page, double spaced, essay. For details, please go to the essay section of the application.

3. High school transcript. For details, please see instructions.

4. Letter of acceptance from an HBCU for Fall 2013. Proof of enrollment will be obtained upon final candidacy of the applicant and verified prior to any fund disbursement but no sooner than August 1, 2013.

Donor/Sponsor Name:

Federal Express

Donor/Sponsor URL:

http://www.fedex.com/

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