UNCF is one of the nation's largest and most effective supporters of higher education and serves as a leading advocate for college-bound students. Each year, UNCF awards more than 14,000 scholarships totaling more than $62 million. The scholarships support students attending more than 600 US-based colleges and universities, including 37 UNCF-member HBCUs. Through its efforts, UNCF has helped generations of students to get to and through college. We believe a college education plays a vital role in fortifying the pipeline of leaders and professionals who contribute to the advancement of our society.
Since 1944, UNCF has expanded educational access and opportunity for students attending HBCUs and other mission-driven institutions. UNCF helps students, many of whom are first-generation, to earn degrees that change the economic trajectory of entire families and communities. UNCF's work ensures talented students--regardless of background--can succeed in college and beyond.
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UNCF's vision is for all Americans to have equal access to college, regardless of race. UNCF's mission is to help students become college graduates who can contribute to the nation's economy and society.
Unrestricted funds raised for college students to aid with growing educational costs.
UNCF has affirmed the essential value, importance, and impact of our HBCUs, because for over 150 years these institutions have labored to educate students who have historically faced barriers, to prepare them for meaningful careers, for active citizenship and for leadership within and on behalf of our communities.
Organization name
UNCF
other names
United Negro College Fund
Causes
Education - Higher Ed
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
Address
600 N. Pearl St. Suite 1980