<p>[url=<a href="http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=663%5DUNCF%5B/url">http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=663]UNCF[/url</a>]
NOW OPEN
Deadline: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Eligible Majors: English, Music</p>
<p>Scholarship Value: up to $ 10000</p>
<p>Eligible Schools: UNCF Institutes, Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Albany State University, Alcorn State University, Arkansas Baptist College, Barber-Scotia College, Bluefield State College, Bowie State University, Central State University, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Concordia College, Selma Alabama, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Florida A & M University, Fort Valley State University, Grambling State University, Hampton University, Harris-Stowe State College, Howard University, Jackson State University, Kentucky State University, Knoxville College, Langston University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Lincoln University-Jefferson City, Meharry Medical College, Mississippi Valley State University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Morgan State University, Morris Brown College, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina Central University, Prairie View A & M University, Savannah State University, Selma University, South Carolina State University, Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Southern University, New Orleans, Southwestern Christian College, Tennessee State University, Texas Southern University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of the District of Columbia, University of the Virgin Islands, Virginia State University, West Virginia State College, Winston-Salem State University </p>
<p>The Ralph and Fanny Ellison Scholarship was established to financially support students enrolled full time at historically black colleges and universities across the country .</p>
<p>Candidates for this scholarship are expected to be involved in school and community leadership and have exhibited qualities of high character and integrity.</p>
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<li><p>An official grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.</p></li>
<li><p>Must be classified as a sophomore and enrolled full time at a historically black college or university.</p></li>
<li><p>A 500 word personal essay that describes the legacy of Ralph Ellison and his impact on the world today.</p></li>
<li><p>Applicants are required to complete the FAFSA and demonstrate an unmet financial need as verified by the financial aid office of your institution.</p></li>
<li><p>Student must be a Literature/English or Music Major</p></li>
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<p>GOOD LUCK!</p>
<p>Take Care,
Lisa</p>