Fund II UNCF STEM Scholars Program

Fund II UNCF STEM Scholars Program

Overview: The Fund II Foundation's UNCF STEM Scholars Program provides scholarships to college-bound African American STEM scholars. The program welcomed its second cohort of 100 of the nation's top college-bound African American STEM scholars.

Funding Source: The Fund II Foundation, founded by Robert F. Smith

Total Program Funding: $48 million

Geographic Scope: National - scholars represent 28 states nationwide

Academic Institutions: Scholars attend 69 elite academic institutions, including 11 HBCUs (five of which are UNCF-member institutions)

Focus Areas: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education

Eligibility:

African American college-bound STEM students

Top academic performers

Demonstrated commitment to STEM fields

Scholar Support:

Scholarship funding

Mentorship and support network

Professional development opportunities

Internship placements (e.g., Goldman Sachs, advanced scientific research opportunities)

Notable Scholar Achievements:

Forbes Magazine "30 under 30" winner

Youngest summer intern placement at Goldman Sachs Headquarters in New York

Scholars participating in advanced scientific research overseas

Contact/More Information: UNCF.org/STEMSCHOLARS or #FUND2UNCFSTEMScholar