Target Scholar Success Stories
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Meet Nasir Barnes, Computer Science Major
“I'm continuing my family's HBCU tradition. I know choosing an HBCU was the best decision of my life.”
Target Scholars
The Target Scholars Program works to enable Black students to get to and through college at HBCUs across the United States. Focusing on not just the financial needs, the program provides dedicated college success coaches to help mentor and guide Target Scholars as they navigate their college journeys. Student success is also predicated on intentional engagement opportunities Target provides to motivate, inspire and empower Target Scholars to achieve their final goal—a college degree and a good career. Learn more about some of the many students who are succeeding thanks to Target.
Meet Kailynn Washington
Fashion Design Major
“I love my professors. They don't just teach me, they invest in me.”
Meet Taylor Jackson
Business Administration Major, Pre-Law Track
“Getting the scholarship made me feel like all that hard work I did was recognized... and UNCF makes all of the Target Scholars feel like we are the prize.”
Meet Jahsere Rush
Computer Science Major
“Back home, I know my brothers and sister and all of my cousins are looking up to me. I love telling them college stories to give them motivation for their own success.”