Jansport Scholarship Program

The UNCF JanSport Scholarship program is designed to provide financial support of up to $4,400.00 for college freshman who are enrolled in a UNCF member institution for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Applicants must meet all the eligibility requirements to be considered for this opportunity.

Eligibility Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) form.
• Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their college or university.
• Must be a U.S. based, enrolled full-time as a freshman at a UNCF member HBCU during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Interested in pursuing a degree program aligned with one of the following areas of study:
  • Social Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Creative Arts
  • Design
  • Business

Application Requirements

• One letter of recommendation from a non-relative.
• A one-page personal career interest statement essay (see application for details).
• An official or unofficial current academic transcript.

Letter of Recommendation Guidance

One letter of recommendation is required to complete this application. The recommender must be a non-relative. The letter of recommendation must be submitted through the UNCF website and must be received by the application deadline date. Emailed recommendations will not be accepted.

Applicants should give the recommender ample time to complete the letter of recommendation by entering the name and email of the reference in the application as early as possible. See supporting documentation for reference instructions. "Invite References" reminders will be received until a recommender's name and email is submitted in the application.

Applicants who have submitted complete applications will be notified of scholarship decisions about 8 weeks after the application closing date.