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Fair Chance Scholarship

Fair Chance Scholarship

Applicable For:

High School Students

Max Award Amount:

$3000

Application Deadline:

31/01/2024

Scholarship Provider

Country

United States
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About This Scholarship

The Fair Chance Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) organization. This scholarship is awarded to African American students who have faced personal challenges or hardships in their lives and are seeking to pursue higher education.

The scholarship provides a total award of up to $5,000 per academic year, which can be used to cover the costs of tuition, fees, room and board, and other educational expenses. The application deadline for the Fair Chance Scholarship is usually in the spring of each year. Applicants must submit a completed application form, official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement describing their personal challenges or hardships and how they have overcome them. 

Eligibility Criteria For Fair Chance Scholarship

The Fair Chance Scholarship is a program that provides financial assistance to students who have faced challenges or adversity in their lives and are pursuing a college degree. The eligibility criteria for this scholarship include:

  • Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States.
  • Age: Applicants must be 16 to 25 years old at the time of application.
  • Educational level: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates, or current college students.
  • Academic achievement: Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Financial need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a financial aid application.
  • Adversity: Applicants must have faced challenges or adversity in their lives, such as poverty, homelessness, abuse, or discrimination, and must be able to provide documentation or references to support their claims.
  • Personal statement: Applicants must submit a personal statement describing their background, challenges they have faced, educational and career goals, and how the scholarship will help them achieve their goals.

It’s important to note that the eligibility criteria may vary slightly from year to year, so it’s important to check the most current requirements on the scholarship provider’s website.

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