UNCF/Koch Scholars Program Undergraduate Application 2018

Program Details
Open Date:
2/19/2018 12:00 AM EST
Close Date:
6/17/2018 11:59 PM EST
Program Type:
Scholarship
Donor:
Koch Industries and the Charles Koch Foundation
Number of Scholarships:
200
Individual Award:
Up to $5000
Eligibility Requirements
Minimum GPA
2.7
Ethnicities
African American/Black
Residency Status
U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident
Colleges / Universities
Albany State University, Allen University, Alma College, American University, Arizona State University, Augustana University, Baylor University, Beloit College, Benedict College, Benedictine College, Bennett College, Berry College, Bethel College, Bethune Cookman University, Boise State University, Buena Vista University, California State University-East Bay, Chapman University, Charleston Southern University, Christopher Newport University, City University of New York The City College, Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Coastal Carolina University, College of Charleston, Creighton University, Dartmouth College, Dillard University, Duquesne University, Edward Waters College, Emporia State University, Fayetteville State University, Fisk University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Memorial University, Florida Southern College, Florida State University, Friends University, George Mason University, George Washington University, Georgia State University, Grove City College, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampton University, Harvard University, Hillsdale College, Houston Baptist University, Howard University, Huston-Tillotson University, Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Interdenominational Theological Center, Jackson State University, Jacksonville State University, James Madison University, Jarvis Christian College, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, Johnson C. Smith University, Kansas State University, Kenyon College, Lane College, Lee University, LeMoyne-Owen College, Lindenwood University, Livingstone College, Loyola University New Orleans, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, McGill University, Michigan State University, Middle Tennessee State University, Miles College, Minerva Schools at KGI, Mississippi State University, Montclair State University, Morehead State University, Morehouse College, Morgan State University, Morris College, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina State University, North Dakota State University Main Campus, Northwest University, Northwood University, Northwood University-Florida, Northwood University-Texas, Oakwood University, Ohio University Main Campus, Oklahoma State University, Paine College, Philander Smith College, Prairie View A & M University, Purdue University Main Campus, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Rust College, Saginaw Valley State University, Saint Augustine's University, Saint Michael's College, Salisbury University, Samford University, San Diego State University, San Jose State University, Seton Hall University, Shaw University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Southern Methodist University, Southern Utah University, Spelman College, St. Ambrose University, St. Cloud State University, St. John's College, St. John's University, St. Lawrence University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Stanford University, State University of New York College at Plattsburgh, Stephen F. Austin State University, Stillman College, Stonehill College, Suffolk University, Talladega College, Texas A & M University, Texas College, Texas Southern University, Texas Tech University, The Catholic University of America, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, The Ohio State University Main Campus, Tougaloo College, Troy University, Tuskegee University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Arizona, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Dallas, University of Dayton, University of Illinois at Springfield, University of Kansas Main Campus, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of Missouri - Columbia, University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of New Orleans, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Pennsylvania, University of Richmond, University of San Diego, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, University of Texas at San Antonio, University of Tulsa, University of West Florida, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Utah State University, Vanderbilt University, Villanova University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, Voorhees College, Wellesley College, Western Carolina University, Western Kentucky University, Western Michigan University, Wheaton College, Wichita State University, Wilberforce University, Wiley College, Winston-Salem State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Yale University
Academic Classification
High School Senior, College Freshman
The scholarship application period for this program has closed, so you cannot apply at this time.
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UNCF/KOCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The UNCF/Koch Scholars Program (UKSP) explores how principled entrepreneurship, innovation, and the economic way of thinking contribute to the well-being of individuals, communities and societies. The program combines scholarship support, online learning and networking opportunities to yield a comprehensive student experience.

Competitively selected applicants will earn the following benefits:

*  Up to $5,000/year in scholarship support for up to four years of undergraduate study  
*  Exclusive access to an online learning community
*  Mentoring and networking opportunities 

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Applicants to the UNCF/Koch Scholars Program (UKSP) are required to meet the following eligibility criteria:

*  African-American

*  High school senior or college freshman

* Currently attending, or planning to attend, an eligible four year college or university 

* Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher 

* U.S citizenship or permanent residency 

* Interest in principled entrepreneurship, innovation and the economic way of thinking 

* Commitment to participating in the online community

* Commitment to attending the all expenses-paid Annual Summit 

**Important Note: Please scroll down, view the supporting documents section, click the "UKSP Eligible Institutions" document and view the program's list of eligible schools. This document will enable you to determine if your current institution, or expected institution, will deem you eligible for this opportunity. 

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

All required fields, including six essays must be completed in the student application.

The student application requires three uploads/attachments:

*  High school or college transcript 

*  Student Aid Report (SAR)

* Financial Aid Award Letter 

Note: The Student Aid Report (SAR) will be made available to you upon completion of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or will be available online if you filed electronically. Please submit all pages, including explanatory notes. Incomplete reports cannot be considered.

Note: The Financial Aid Award Letter from your selected institution spells out the details of your financial aid package. A financial aid package is a collection of different types of financial aid from multiple sources. It is intended to help you fill the gap between your ability to pay, your expected family contribution (EFC), and college costs, or the cost of attendance (COA).

In addition to completing the student application, you must also:

*  Obtain one letter of recommendation 

RECOMMENDATION GUIDANCE

Please Note the Following Guidelines on "How to Invite Reference/Recommender?"

One letter of recommendation is required for a complete application.  The recommender must not be related to you. The recommendation form must be submitted before or by the deadline.

In order to give your recommender the maximum amount of time to submit his/her recommendation, you should enter all information for your recommender (name and e-mail) as early as possible. This Application System will remind you to "Invite References" until your recommender has been invited. This generates an e-mail to your recommender notifying him/her of your application and request for his/her recommendation. For assistance with reference, please see the attached supporting document to the right.

QUESTIONS? 

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, feel free to e-mail us at kochscholars@uncf.org or call us at (202) 810-0258.