{"id":5052,"date":"2026-02-26T13:57:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5052"},"modified":"2026-02-26T19:56:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:56:38","slug":"uncf-stem-scholars-program-2026-2027-up-to-25000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5052","title":{"rendered":"UNCF STEM Scholars Program 2026-2027 (up to\u00a0$25,000)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-172574\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: April 15, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the UNCF STEM Scholars Program 2026-2027. The UNCF STEM Scholars Program is an initiative designed to identify and provide scholarship and academic support for students who aspire to earn STEM degrees and to pursue careers in STEM fields, awarding 75 scholarships. The program enables highly capable young people to pursue undergraduate STEM majors and prepares them for successful careers in a variety of STEM professions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a Scholar, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Receive up to\u00a0$25,000\u00a0in tiered scholarship support over your undergraduate years, helping close the gap after other aid is applied.<\/li>\n<li>Access academic support, mentoring, and career guidance designed to help you graduate and compete for top STEM careers.<\/li>\n<li>Become part of a powerful national network of high\u2011achieving STEM students and professionals from historically underserved communities.<\/li>\n<li>Qualify for funding for approved STEM\u2011related internships, which can include a stipend of up to $5,000 in some program versions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should consider applying if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are a high school senior or college freshman planning to enroll full time in a U.S. college or university.<\/li>\n<li>Plan to major in a STEM field such as biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or other science and technology disciplines.<\/li>\n<li>Are from a historically underserved group in STEM (for example African American, Hispanic American, Asian Pacific Islander American, American Indian\/Alaskan Native).<\/li>\n<li>Have a strong academic record (typically at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) and have taken rigorous math and science courses, including pre\u2011calculus.<\/li>\n<li>Are a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident and can demonstrate financial need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/opportunities.uncf.org\/s\/login\/?startURL=%2Fs%2Fprogram-landing-page%3Fid%3Da2iVJ00000ghCKHYA2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/opportunities.uncf.org\/s\/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000ghCKHYA2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNCF STEM Scholars Program<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: April 15, 2026 Applications are open for the UNCF STEM Scholars Program 2026-2027. 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