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Is UNCF legit?

UNCF is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 2004, and donations are tax-deductible. Is this your nonprofit? Apply for a Star Rating Portal to submit data and edit your profile.

Is UNCF only for black students?

Not at all. UNCF’s member HBCUs admit students without reference to race or ethnicity.

Are UNCF scholarships only for HBCUs?

UNCF, the United Negro College Fund, also known as the United Fund, is an American philanthropic organization that funds scholarships for black students and general scholarship funds for 37 private historically black colleges and universities….UNCF.

Abbreviation	UNCF
Website	www.uncf.org

Where is the UNCF headquarters?

Washington, D.C.
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Who is the CEO of UNCF?

Michael Lomax
Michael Lomax, Ph. D., is president and CEO of UNCF, the nation’s largest and most successful minority education organization, known for its motto, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste”.

Is UNCF a nonprofit?

Founded in 1944, UNCF-the United Negro College Fund is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education assistance organization. UNCF, a New York not-for-profit corporation, is a tax-exempt 501(c) (3) charitable organization.

Who is eligible for UNCF?

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Be a citizen, legal permanent resident, or national of the United States. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on an unweighted 4.0 scale. Pursued a rigorous course of study in high school in math and science courses, including pre-calculus.

Why was UNCF created?

UNCF was founded in 1944 on the belief that there is strength in numbers—that HBCUs ought to make a joint effort to appeal for funds—as well as the belief that education was crucial to black mobility. At the start, UNCF served 27 member colleges and universities, totaling 12,000 students.

What is the largest black college in the United States?

Established as the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race in 1891, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the largest HBCU by enrollment and the largest among all agriculture-based HBCU colleges.

What does UNCF do for its members?

UNCF provides these colleges and universities with a range of support that enables them to keep their academic programs strong and their tuitions affordable. As a result of this support, member institutions educate more than 60,000 students each year and have produced more than 450,000 graduates with the help of UNCF.

How can I find information about UNCF colleges and universities?

Your nearest UNCF office will get you information about our 37 member colleges and universities. Need scholarship information? They’ll tell you where to look. Able to volunteer to send young people to and through college? They’ll tell you about opportunities at UNCF that fit your schedule. Ready to contribute to UNCF? Give them a call.

Why donate to UNCF Boston?

UNCF Boston is here to help you send a student to college and turn his or her life around. Located in the South End, UNCF Boston is charged with raising funds to support UNCF’s mission of getting highly motivated deserving students to and through college at UNCF-member institutions and more than 1,100 colleges and universities across the country.

How many New England Students apply to UNCF each year?

Each year, UNCF receives over 2,170 applications from New England area students needing financial assistance. More than 1,660 New England students are supported by all of UNCF scholarship programs. Held at Fenway Park, the event raised funds for HBCUs and local students; alumni from local HBCU networks gathered for homecoming reception