How much funding does Kieth and Serena Cockrell Scholarship Grant provide?

Kieth and Serena Cockrell Scholarship Grant provides Up to US $30,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Kieth and Serena Cockrell Scholarship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Kieth and Serena Cockrell Scholarship Grant

Q: Who is eligible for Kieth and Serena Cockrell Scholarship Grant?

Geography: In Mecklenburg County, Union County, or Cabarrus County during this current Sprin.

United Negro College Fund Inc

Foundation Grants for BIPOC Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to US $30,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Eligible applicants must be permanent residents of North Carolina and a high school senior graduating from any public, private, or charter high school in Mecklenburg County, Union County, or Cabarrus County during this current Spring 2026 term.
High School SeniorCollege/Universities Groups4-Year CollegesStates.

Geography

In Mecklenburg County, Union County, or Cabarrus County during this current Sprin

Other requirements

2.50Residency StatusU.S.
Citizen.
Pursuing Classifications.
North Carolina

Overview

This program was established in honor of long-time HBCU and UNCF supporters Kieth and Serena Cockrell, who are passionate about education and paving the way for future leaders. Eligible applicants must be permanent residents of North Carolina and a high school senior graduating from any public, private, or charter high school in Mecklenburg County, Union County, or Cabarrus County during this current Spring 2026 term.
Renewable Up to $30,000 Over a Four (4) Year Period. Up to $7,500 Per School Year.

Eligibility

2.50Residency StatusU.S. CitizenPursuing ClassificationsHigh School SeniorCollege/Universities Groups4-Year CollegesStatesNorth Carolina

What United Negro College Fund Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 40
Total given: $59.61M
Median grant: $1.2M
Range: $835K–$3.84M

By dollars: Georgia 20%, Alabama 12%, South Carolina 11%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; New Orleans, LA; Columbia, SC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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