LeBlanc/Baker Scholarship for Change: An Opportunity for Black Male Students
The LeBlanc/Baker Scholarship for Change presents a valuable opportunity for Black male high school seniors residing in Washington, D.C., who plan to attend a UNCF Member Institution or any other accredited four-year Historically Black College or University (HBCU). This article delves into the details of this scholarship, its eligibility requirements, and other related scholarship opportunities offered by UNCF.
LeBlanc/Baker Scholarship for Change: Key Highlights
The LeBlanc/Baker Scholarship for Change awards up to $4,000 to multiple Black male high school seniors. The crucial eligibility requirements include:
- Being a Black, male, high school senior.
- Residing in Washington, D.C.
- Planning to attend a UNCF Member Institution or any other accredited, four-year HBCU.
- Having a GPA that is over 2.0 but under 3.0.
Based on previous application cycles, the scholarship is expected to reopen in January 2026.
The Role of UNCF
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. It works to build a pipeline of under-represented students who, with UNCF support, become highly-qualified college graduates. UNCF offers national and regional scholarships and job opportunities.
How to Apply
To apply for the LeBlanc/Baker Scholarship for Change, log onto opportunities.uncf.org.
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Additional UNCF Scholarship Opportunities
UNCF offers various other scholarship programs, catering to a diverse range of students and academic pursuits. Here's a glimpse into some of them:
- Michael L. Lomax Endowed Scholarship - Lane Freshmen: This scholarship is for Lane Freshmen who graduated in Spring 2025 with at least 3.0 GPA. The amount is up to $10,000.
- UNCF/FedEx Scholarship Program - Lane Freshmen: Lane Freshmen who graduated in Spring 2025 with at least 3.0 GPA can apply for this scholarship. The amount is up to $4,000 (renewable).
- Health Care Scholars United: Undergraduate: This merit-based scholarship is for Lane Junior Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, Religion, and Sociology majors with at least a 3.0 GPA who will graduate in either December 2026 or spring 2027 and pursue a career in medicine, nursing, social work, or mental health. The amount is $5,000/year for 2 years.
- Jack and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship: This need-based, renewable scholarship is for service-oriented currently enrolled college freshmen. Recipients will receive a $2,500 scholarship in their freshman year, and may renew the scholarship in their sophomore, junior, and senior years.
- Jack and Jill of America Foundation - Jacqueline Moore Bowles Scholarship: This one-time need-based scholarship of up to $2,500 is for service-oriented undergraduate students majoring in Communications.
- Beverly J. Gilliam Scholarship for Foreign Study: This scholarship offers financial assistance to students who are accepted into recognized summer study abroad programs. The applicants must be enrolled at one of the UNCF’s member institutions as a sophomore or junior.
- The NBA Foundation Grant: The NBA Foundation has partnered with UNCF to provide a grant opportunity for eligible residents of the San Francisco Bay Area for up to an amount of $5,000.
- The UNCF/University of Minnesota Master’s Scholarship: This scholarship provides need-based financial support to full-time graduate students at the University of Minnesota.
- The UNCF/Teradyne STEM Scholarship Program: This program supports students from a historically underrepresented community who are rising juniors or seniors majoring in STEM and attending an HBCU.
General Scholarship Advice
- Scholarships are Plentiful: All colleges offer scholarships. Scholarships are a fantastic way to pay for college, and similar to grants, they do not need to be paid back.
- Types of Scholarships: Scholarships can be need-based, merit-based, or identity-based.
- Apply Every Year: You should apply for scholarships your freshman year and every year while you are enrolled in a program.
- Start Early and Apply Often! There’s lots of money to help you go to college.
- Each Scholarship is Unique: Some require essays, others letters of recommendation, some both!
- FAFSA Completion: Many Scholarships require a completed FAFSA.
Local Scholarship Opportunities (Toledo Area)
For students in the Toledo area, there are several local scholarship opportunities available:
- Joseph L. Wolcott Scholarship Fund: Must be a TPS senior and have at least a 2.5 GPA. The scholarship is $3,000 renewable.
- Old Newsboys Scholarship: Must be a student from Toledo. 8 recipients receive $5,000.
- Greater Toledo Community Foundation: One application signs you up for 70+ local scholarships!
- Allen Lloyd Sr. Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to 2 students from Northwest Ohio. The scholarship is $4,500 renewable.
- Jack and Jane Taylor Scholarship: $5,000 renewable for 3 years.
- BCSN Scholar Spotlight Scholarship: Must be nominated by high-school counselor. The scholarship is $1,000.
- Roach Scholarship: Must be attending a public or non-profit college or university. Christian background preferred. The scholarship is $1,000-$6,000.
- Jewish Federal Foundation of Greater Toledo: Must be attending a post-secondary institution in Ohio (or in Michigan if Michigan resident). Must be Jewish. The scholarship is $500-$7,000.
- Kiwanis Club of Toledo Scholarships: Awarded to 5 Toledo area seniors. Apply through the TPS Foundation. The scholarship is $2,000.
- Toledo Buffalo Soldiers Scholarships: Must be knowledgeable of the Buffalo Soldiers' history. 4 recipients receive $2,000-$3,000.
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