2025-2026 Liz Colantuono & Mark Sanz Endowment Scholarship (Deadline: September 22, 2025)

Who Can Apply: The Liz Colantuono & Mark Sanz Scholarship will provide need-based scholarships to Native Americans or refugees, or children of refugees who are currently enrolled or have been accepted into a 4-year U.S. Based accredited institution. Preference is given to residents of Montana, or a resident of Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico or Idaho.

1. Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
2. Have completed the Free Application for Federal Aid (FASFA) form
3. Have demonstrated an unmet financial need as verified by the college or university
4. Be a US citizen or permanent resident who is a resident of the state of Montana, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming or New Mexico
5. Be a high school senior, or adult refugee, Native American or child of refugee currently enrolled college student of any classification that has been accepted or is attending a U.S. based 4-year college or university as a full time student
6. Priority is given to:
   1. Refugee or a child of refugee born outside of the US and residing in Montana
   2. Native American students residing in Montana
   3. Refugee or a child of a refugee who was born outside of the US and residing in Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico or Idaho.
   4. A Native American residing in Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico or Idaho.
7. Have a major in or demonstrate an interest in pursuing a degree in a STEM-related science or in education, accounting or journalism

Submission:

1. A letter of recommendation
2. Accomplishments, Community Service and Leadership Activities
3. A 500 – 750 word essay discussing the students aspirations and goals, hurdles overcome, and their involvements and interest. The essay should demonstrate “evidence of a strong interest in achieving your academic goals”.

Deadline: September 22, 2025

Amount: $4,400

Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000WDr8vYAD