Amount: Up to $5,000. About: Created in 2021 by Target in partnership with UNCF, the Target Scholars Program provides 1,000 need-based scholarships of up to $5,000 to first-year Black students enrolled at select HBCUs with a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in technology, leadership or design. In addition to four years of academic support, the program provides mentoring, internship opportunities, networking and more throughout the winners’ college career. To qualify, applicants must identify as Black, meet a minimum GPA of 2.75, be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident, be an incoming freshman, plan on enrolling full-time at one of the selected HBCUs, demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in technology, leadership, or design, and have an unmet financial need.
Eligible Grade Levels: College Freshman
Eligible Majors: Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Mechanical Engineering, Leadership, Fashion/Apparel Design, Fiber, Textile, Weaving Arts, Graphic Design, Industrial and Product Design, Textile Sciences and Engineering, Technical Design
Residency Requirement: No residency requirement
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Deadline: Application is currently closed. Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.