UNCF/Kimberly-Clark Corporate Scholars Program 2020

Program Details

Open Date:

11/24/2020 12:00 AM EST

Close Date:

1/19/2021 11:59 PM EST

Program Type:

Scholarship, Internship

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum GPA

3.0

Ethnicities

African American/Black, American Indian - Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American

Colleges / Universities

Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College

Academic Classification

College Sophomore, College Junior

Majors

Business, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing

Supporting Documents

The scholarship application period for this program has closed, so you cannot apply at this time.

Preview Forms

UNCF/ Kimberly-Clark Corporate Scholars Program

The UNCF/Kimberly-Clark Corporate Scholars Program, sponsored in partnership with Kimberly-Clark Corporation, is seeking college sophomores and juniors from Spelman College, Morehouse College, & Clark Atlanta University who have an interest in interning with Kimberly-Clark Corporation and whose college experience demonstrates leadership and analytical ability. Candidates will be selected to intern at the Roswell, GA host site for summer 2021.

Program Components

* Paid 2021 summer internship at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Roswell, GA
* Supplemental housing and returning relocation support as needed will be coordinated by UNCF
*One-year scholarship up to $5,000 based on financial need
*Participation in UNCF Student Leadership Conference (SLC) | Students selected for an internship can participate in a four-day professional development and leadership conference in Washington, D.C. prior to the start of their internship. The SLC aims to provide a framework and forum for equipping students with the skill sets that they will need to be successful as interns and early career professionals.

During SLC, participants will:

* Enhance critical thinking skills

* Develop stronger project management abilities

* Improve verbal and written communication

* Sharpen workplace productivity

* Hone quality workplace readiness and etiquette

* Improve networking skills

* Experience highly motivating industry, corporate and national leaders

Eligibility Criteria

All qualified participants of the UNCF/Kimberly-Clark Corporate Scholars Program must meet the following eligibility requirements:

*Minority sophomore or junior undergraduate student enrolled full-time at Spelman College, Morehouse College, or Clark- Atlanta University (must be a sophomore or junior at the time of application)
*Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
*Student must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) form
*U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
*Majoring in business, marketing, finance, economics, or human resources
*Provide a current resume with the online application including education, work history, extracurricular activities, honors awards, and community service

Students shall submit an online application, complete with a resume, a letter of recommendation, a one-page personal statement of career goals that specifically addresses why they are considering the UNCF/Kimberly-Clark Corporate Scholars Program, and a current transcript.

For more information, contact: Melissa Jordan, Director of Professional Development Programs at melissa.jordan@uncf.org.