Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winners
Application Open Date
2/9/2023
Application Deadline
3/9/2023
Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate

Procter & Gamble General Scholarship

Funded by
Procter & Gamble
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winners
Scholarship Open Date
2/9/2023
Scholarship Close Date
3/9/2023
Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate

In partnership with Procter & Gamble, UNCF launched the Procter & Gamble General Scholarship to help students fund their academic journey. The scholarship is designed to make higher education accessible and affordable so that every student troubled by financial constraints and seeking assistance to overcome economic hardships can do so without difficulty.

Every year, the organization offers available scholarships valued at $5,000 per recipient to academically achieving undergraduate students studying various undergraduate programs at any accredited four-year university or college across the United States.

The scholarship focuses on providing financial assistance to ensure students have access to a quality higher education with preference given to business, information technology, and public relations majors. Those majoring in accounting, computer information systems, design, finance, human resources, information management systems, information systems, management, marketing, and marketing research are welcome to apply.

Scholarship Summary

In partnership with Procter & Gamble, UNCF launched the Procter & Gamble General Scholarship to help students fund their academic journey. The scholarship is designed to make higher education accessible and affordable so that every student troubled by financial constraints and seeking assistance to overcome economic hardships can do so without difficulty.

Every year, the organization offers available scholarships valued at $5,000 per recipient to academically achieving undergraduate students studying various undergraduate programs at any accredited four-year university or college across the United States.

The scholarship focuses on providing financial assistance to ensure students have access to a quality higher education with preference given to business, information technology, and public relations majors. Those majoring in accounting, computer information systems, design, finance, human resources, information management systems, information systems, management, marketing, and marketing research are welcome to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Eligible Grade: College Freshman – Undergraduate
  • Maximum Age: Any
  • Required GPA: 3.0
  • Geographic Eligibility: United States
  • Gender: Any
  • Race/Ethnicity: Black

Key Information of Procter & Gamble General Scholarship

Study Details

Area of Study

  • Business
  • Communications
  • Information Technology
  • Public Relations

Country of Study

United States

Specific Schools

Any

Application Requirements

Here’s what you need to submit besides your application.

  • Recommendation letters
  • Grade transcript

Procter & Gamble General Scholarship Timeline

February 2023

Application Opening Date

Applications open on February 9.

March 2023

Submission Deadline

The submission deadline is on March 9.

How to ace the Procter & Gamble General Scholarship

1

Maintain an outstanding academic record

You need to demonstrate outstanding intellect and top-notch academic excellence in your application. Achieving and maintaining a minimum cumulative weighted grade point average of 3.0 or higher out of a 4.0 scale should suffice.

2

Demonstrate community service and leadership

Optimize your chances of success by highlighting time points where you demonstrated commitment to community service, leadership, and employability by giving a personalized, detailed account of activities you successfully executed in a defined institution.

3

Short essay component

In a one-page essay, it is crucial that you demonstratively articulate how winning the scholarship will aid you in completing your college education and its potential impact in helping further your career goals by expressing personalized experiences and sentiments to buttress your reasons.

4

Secure strong letter of recommendation

As early as possible, you should identify two potential recommenders and ask them if they would be willing and able to write a strong letter of reference on your behalf. You can source good recommendation letters from an administrator or faculty member who taught you at a fully accredited institution.

How the Procter & Gamble General Scholarship is Judged

Candidates are assessed based on a solid personalized essay statement, demonstrable community service and Leadership qualities, and at least a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, with the final decision made by a diverse board of directors.

Why We Love the Procter & Gamble General Scholarship

1

Multiple scholarship options in a year

The UNCF organization manages multiple scholarship options yearly, allowing successful candidates who receive one award to apply and get a chance to win many other UNCF scholarship variants.

2

Exposure to positive publicity

Scholars can share their stories about how UNCF has helped them get ahead and achieve significant success in life and get a chance to feature on the UNCF website and its social media platforms.

3

Straightforward application process

To apply, sign up, and create an account or log in with an existing account to access the online scholarship portal provided on the official UNCF website. After that, fill out all required sections of the online application form and submit all concerned materials appropriately.

5 Facts About Procter & Gamble General Scholarship

01.

Only full-time students are eligible

You must be enrolled in an accredited four-year university or college in the United States.

02.

Restricted to the United States only

Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible.

03.

Reference form is required

Applicants must provide reference forms to be eligible.

04.

Preference is given to some majors

Majors in business, information technology, and public relations, are given preference.

05.

Black male candidates are prioritized

Preference in the selection will be given to Black male candidates.