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HBCUs and their students change lives across the United States. Please give generously to ensure that students of color can get to and through college successfully because of your support!
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Talented and deserving young people need your support today. Your donation helps educate over 60,000 students at more than 1,100 schools.
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$65M+ In scholarships awarded to students by UNCF every year
12,000 Scholarships and internships awarded to students via more than 400 programs
$36M+ Raised by the Campaign for Emergency Student Aid (CESA) from more than 10,000 donors
8,000+ Students graduate annually from UNCF-member colleges and universities
85% Of every dollar raised goes to student support and scholarships
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New York University
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"My UNCF scholarship completely changed the trajectory of my life! It allowed me to attend my top choice institution. It allowed me to graduate with no debt. Which was the reason I was able to work in college access."
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