A part of every dollar you spend goes toward the United Negro College Fund in support of educational scholarships for university and college students.
Change starts with knowledge
Impact
In 2022, 508 scholarships were awarded by UNCF in Illinois for a total of 387 students
Population Served
In the 2021-2022 school year, 53,000 students were enrolled at a UNCF member institution
Making a Difference in Education
A $5,000 UNCF scholarship assistance award can increase the likelihood of graduation by over 7%
Helping Students Succeed
The average scholarship amount of $6,000 can mean a difference of 65% of students graduating within one year of receiving their award
The United Negro College Fund
To learn more about The United Negro College Fund and how you can donate directly to the organization, visit their website.