Panda Cares First-Year Scholars 2020

Program Details
Open Date:
5/18/2020 12:00 AM EST
Close Date:
7/6/2020 11:59 PM EST
Eligibility Requirements
Minimum GPA
3.0
Residency Status
U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident
Academic Classification
High School Senior
States
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Address Checked for State Eligibility
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The scholarship application period for this program has closed, so you cannot apply at this time.
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 The Panda Cares First-Year Scholars Program is a one-time postsecondary scholarship and college success program for graduating high school seniors entering their first year of college. 

 *Possess a demonstrated financial need as verified by the student’s college or university.

* Possess a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

* Plan to be enrolled as a full-time freshman in fall 2022, attending a U.S.-located, four-year, accredited college or university.

* Be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the U.S.

 

 Selection Process

Applicants must submit the following in order to have a completed application considered:

* A letter of recommendation;

* A personal statement to demonstrating their grit in their pursuit of a college education;

* A copy of their financial aid award letter from the college they are attending;

* A full copy of their most recent FAFSA student aid report;

* Final high school transcript with graduation date;

* A statement describing their extracurricular activities, honors and awards, and community service

 

For questions regarding the scholarship program, please email PandaCaresFirstYear@uncf.org.