About
The Dr. Mable V. Jones. Scholarship is a need-based OR merit-based scholarship for incoming freshmen who are enrolling at any accredited UNCF Member Institution or other accredited four-year HBCU. To apply you must reside or be a permanent resident in the following geographic of Metropolitan Detroit: Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, or Wayne. Applicants must possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Eligibility
All majors are eligible with a preference given to students who are interested in majoring in the following areas of study:
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Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Industrial, Robotics, Systems, Software, Battery, Environmental, Materials, process, quality, Safety Automation Controls, or Manufacturing Engineering.
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Data and Information Technology
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Cyber-Security
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Certification Pathways in Data/Information Technology including specific software expertise relevant to Automotive Industry.
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Math and Science-related to Information technology, Data Sustainability, Chemistry, or Materials Science.
Selected students will receive a need-based OR merit-based award of $4,250 for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Application requirements:
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Possess a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
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Submit an online application.
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A one-page essay (a statement of career interests)
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1 letter of recommendation
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A current academic transcript;
Awards