UNCF Newark
“A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.”® Why not invest your time or money in better futures for young people in New Jersey and around the country?
UNCF Newark is here to help you send a student to college and turn his or her life around.
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Spotlighting Two Outstanding New Jersey UNCF Scholarship Recipients
Annaya Baynes
For Baynes, the UNCF fellowship was significant to her educational career:
“Without UNCF, I would not have believed that I truly had a space in academia. I would not be living my dreams of engaging with scholarly thought at the graduate level,” she said.
Click below to read more of her story.
Matthew Kassi
The UNCF Social Justice Scholarship provided Kassi with more than just financial relief—it was a crucial turning point in his college journey.
“This scholarship not only provided the financial support I needed at a very difficult time, but it also gave me a sense of validation and encouragement to move deeper into my purpose,” he said.
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Event Highlights
Cheers to an Outstanding 2025 Masked Ball!!
Newark Mayor Recognizes UNCF Anniversary
Mayor Ras Baraka, City of Newark, NJ issued a proclamation in celebration of UNCF’s 80th anniversary.
Did You Know?
- 9 out of every 10 applications are denied due to lack of financial resources.
- A $5,000 scholarship dramatically increases UNCF recipients’ rate of retention and likelihood of graduation.
- Your donation helps area students achieve their goals.
UNCF Newark 2023-24 Leadership Council
- Sara Baxter, 2021-current; CFO, SubCom
- Rev. Kenneth Clayton, 2013-current; Pastor, St. Luke Baptist Church
- Joyce Dudley, 2010-current; President and Principal, Dudley Hamilton Associates
- Lissa Jean Ferrell, Esq., 2014-current, Chair; LJF Consulting, LLC
- Dr. Avery Ince, 2020-current; US Scientific & Medical Affairs Strategy Lead, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Eric Kahn, Esq., 2019-current; Managing Shareholder, Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins
- Stanley King, Esq., 2023-current; Partner, Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins.
- Robin Nesbit, 2023-current; Compliance Business Partner, Bayer Corporation.
- Everton Scott, 2020-current; Senior Public Affairs Manager, PSEG.
- Tammeisha Smith, 2012-current; President and CEO, Dunbar Center, Inc.
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“A Mind Is…”® Annual Giving Society
UNCF Newark Staff
