About the Scholarship Program:
UCFP stands for Upstate Connect Fund Program and it is a program dedicated to supporting talented, low-income brethren in Deeper Life Campus Fellowship who are passionate about missionary work and require financial assistance to further their studies in the USA. Our mission is to support determined, talented, and low-income scholars associated with DLCM, who are good candidates for financial assistance from colleges and universities in the United States but lack the financial resources to cater for the up-front cost of obtaining admission/assistantships.
UCFP will work with the candidates throughout the application process to secure admission and
scholarships to universities in/near Rochester, NY. UCFP will assist with the cost of the application process, including fees for the standardized exams, application fees, visa fees, SEVIS fees, and flight tickets. UCFP expects a sincere commitment from the candidates to give their time and energy to the program to achieve their goal of studying in the US. Applicants are welcome from all DLCF/DLBC brethren in Africa.
Benefits of the Scholarship Program:
The Upstate Connect Rochester Scholarship Program 2025 will cover the following expenses:
- Application fees
- Duolingo exam
- SEVIS fee
- VISA fee
- Flight ticket
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Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship Program:
Requirements to be considered for UCFP:
- Applicants MUST have First Class Honor (Second Class Honor with publications MIGHT be considered).
- Applicants MUST have a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) certificate
Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Chemical Eng., and Biology majors are preferred - Applicants MUST be affiliated with DLBC, Africa.
- Applicants MUST be willing to fellowship with DLBC Rochester, NY
Approved schools
Selected UCFP candidates must apply to up to four of the colleges listed below:
- University of Rochester
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- University of Buffalo
- Clarkson University
- Buffalo State University
- Syracuse University
- University at Albanys
Note: Applicants can explore other colleges near Rochester, NY
Supporting Documents:
The following application documents are needed for UCFP:
- Passport photo
- International Passport
- Copy of unofficial university transcript
- Copy of degree certificate/statement of Result
- Resume (2 pages max)
- Reference letter from DLBC/DLCF pastor (required if selected)
- Copy of GRE result (Recommended for Engineering students) – optional
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Application Deadline:
Applications for the Upstate Connect Rochester Scholarship Program 2025 are open for entries until the 8th of June, 2025. Early applications are highly encouraged.
Application Process:
Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the Upstate Connect Rochester Scholarship Program 2025 by accessing the scholarship application portal through the scholarship application link below:
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