The Foot Locker Foundation, in partnership with UNCF, offers a scholarship program supporting students attending UNCF member colleges and universities during the coming academic year. This opportunity is open to high school seniors and currently enrolled undergraduates who demonstrate financial need and academic potential. The program continues Foot Locker Foundation’s long-standing commitment to education and equity in underserved communities.
Scholarship Details
- Open to students attending a UNCF member institution in the coming academic year
- Available to high school seniors and undergraduate students of all classifications
- Funded by the Foot Locker Foundation
- Renewable for prior recipients who reapply
- Scholarship award amounts vary based on need
Eligibility Criteria
- Must attend or be accepted to a UNCF member college or university for coming
- Must demonstrate unmet financial need (verified through FAFSA and school)
- Must complete the FAFSA and entire online application
- Must not be an officer/director of Foot Locker or UNCF, or a family member of such individuals
Application Process
- Access and complete the online UNCF scholarship application
- Select a UNCF member school from the dropdown list
- Submit a current transcript
- Upload a personal essay
- Provide one letter of recommendation from a teacher, employer, or community member
- Ensure all application components and FAFSA are submitted by the deadline
Whether you are a first-time applicant or a returning recipient, this scholarship offers a vital opportunity to ease the financial burden of higher education. If you're attending or planning to attend a UNCF member institution and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply and take this important step toward your educational goals.