United Negro College Fund

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The United Negro College Fund is a philanthropic organization that provides scholarships and financial support to historically Black colleges and universities and their students in the United States.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf nonprofit organization
philanthropic organization
scholarship fund
abbreviation UNCF
country United States
focus financial aid
higher education
scholarships
support for historically Black colleges and universities
formerName United Negro College Fund, Inc.
foundedBy Frederick D. Patterson NERFINISHED
Mary McLeod Bethune
other African American educators and leaders
fundingSource corporate donations
foundation grants
government grants
individual donations
hasProgram advocacy and public policy initiatives on education
internship and career readiness programs
merit-based scholarships
need-based scholarships
headquartersLocation Washington, D.C.
inception 1944
industry education
philanthropy
language English
legalStatus 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
mission to support historically Black colleges and universities and help African American and other minority students attend and graduate from college
notableCampaign A mind is a terrible thing to waste campaign
operatesIn United States
primaryBeneficiaries African American students
other underrepresented minority students
students at historically Black colleges and universities
provides grants
institutional support to historically Black colleges and universities
scholarships
slogan A mind is a terrible thing to waste
supports member historically Black colleges and universities
targetPopulation college-bound students
first-generation college students
low-income students
typeOfSupport capital improvement funds
operating funds
student aid programs
website https://uncf.org
worksOn improving graduation rates for minority students
increasing access to higher education
strengthening historically Black colleges and universities


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