🌍 Overview
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Duration
One academic year
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Deadline
March 21 (Varies annually)
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Fields
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Business, Marketing, Finance, and related majors
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Awards/Year
Varies (Historically between 20-30 awards)
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Study Country
United States
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Provider
Salesforce, Inc. (administered by UNCF)
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Acceptance
Varies based on applicant pool
The Salesforce Futureforce Scholarship is a partnership between Salesforce and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) designed to support African American students pursuing higher education in fields related to technology and business. The program aims to increase diversity within the tech sector by providing financial support and career resources to high-achieving students with financial need.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to African American undergraduate students currently enrolled full-time at a US-based accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated financial need.
🏛️ Host University
Any accredited 4-year college or university in the US
🤝 Sponsor
Salesforce, Inc.
🔬 Fields of Study
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Business, Marketing, Finance, and related majors
✨ Key Benefits
The scholarship provides a $5,000 one-time financial award and professional exposure to Salesforce's ecosystem and recruiting team.
🎯 Target Students
African American / Black Students
🏷 Tags
Salesforce
STEM
Diversity
Black Students
Undergraduate
Technology
UNCF
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes (Applied towards tuition and mandatory fees)
✈️ Travel: No
🏠 Accommodation: No
💊 Health Insurance: No
🔄 Renewable: No
💳 App Fee: $0
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes (Applied towards tuition and mandatory fees)
🎁 Other Benefits
Access to Salesforce networking events, professional development webinars, and potential internship recruitment outreach.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
African American students, US citizens or permanent residents, minimum 3.0 GPA, enrolled full-time.
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)
🗣️ English Requirement
Proficient in English
🎂 Age Limit
Check official website
💼 Work Experience
Not required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred but not mandatory
🎯 Target Students
African American / Black Students
📝 Application Requirements
Rec Letters
Yes (One letter of recommendation)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (One letter of recommendation) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- Proficient in English
- Interview: No
- Min GPA: 3.0
📋 Application Process
Align your essay with Salesforce’s core values: Trust, Customer Success, Innovation, Equality, and Sustainability. Highlight your interest in the tech industry.
💡 Insider Tip: Ensure your FAFSA is completed early as UNCF uses this to verify unmet financial need. Proofread your personal statement for specific career goals in technology.