Congratulations to our 2016-2017 Scholarship Recipients

It's officially Fall. Take a look at the new scholarships that are available and be sure to check out the new information for the 2017-2018 FASFA. Also stay on the look out for some big events coming your way from the Cleveland office. We are looking to get more engaged with you and hope you will engage more with us. 

Thank You
UNCF Northern Ohio Office 

The Big Changes for 2017–18 
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)

Students are now able to submit a FAFSA® earlier.  Students have been able to file a 2017–18 FAFSA since Oct. 1, 2016, rather than beginning on Jan. 1, 2017. The earlier submission date is a permanent change, enabling students to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as Oct. 1 every year. (There is NO CHANGE to the 2016–17 schedule. 
SAVE THE DATE UPCOMING EVENTS 
SAVE THE DATE
14th Annual HBCU College Fair
Saturday, November 19, 2016
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
Warrensville Heights High School 
Warrensville Heights, OH 
SAVE THE DATE
The Great Show Down Step Show
Saturday, November 19, 2016
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
Warrensville Heights High School 
Warrensville Heights, OH 
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Wm Wrigley Scholarship
The Wm Wrigley scholarship provides financial assistance to junior and seniors attending a UNCF college/university during the 2016-17 academic year. Candidates for this scholarship should be majoring engineering (chemical, mechanical, electrical, industrial), business, finance, accounting, chemistry, economics, computer science or marketing.

Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship will provide an award up to $5,000 depending on the financial need of the student as verified by the attending University or College.
This is a one time award to be disbursed in November 2016.
DEADLINE: 10 /21/2016 11:59 PM

Robert Dole Scholarship for Disabled Students
Is funded by the honorable former Senate majority leader Robert Dole who was severely wounded in World War II. Robert Dole Scholarship for Disabled Students provides scholarships to physically and mentally challenged students attending one of the 38 UNCF member college or university.
DEADLINE: 10 /26/2016 11:59 PM

UNCF General Scholarship
The UNCF General Scholarship Program is restricted to UNCF students who are currently enrolled for the 2016-17 academic year.
DEADLINE: 3 /27/2016 11:59 PM

Janet Jackson Scholarship: Up to $5,000 for Communications Majors. The prestigious Janet Jackson Scholarship offers a grant to students attending selected UNCF member colleges and universities.

The Janet Jackson Scholarship is currently open for the applicants. The opening date was September 6, 2016, and the deadline is October 31, 2016. Winners will receive funds in November this year.
NEWS FROM UNCF NATIONAL 
White House Student Debt Challenge
UNCF is doing its part to meet the White House Student Debt Challenge and help borrowers make more affordable, income-based, student loan repayments.