
A portion of every dollar you spend positively impacts the United Negro College Fund in support of educational scholarships for university and college students.
Over $1.2 million
has been raised so far in Illinois.
Change starts with knowledge

Making a Difference in Education
A $5,000 UNCF scholarship assistance award can increase the likelihood of graduation by over 7%

Population Served
UNCF scholarships’ rates of success, extrapolated to the entire population of African American college students, would increase the annual number of African Americans earning college degrees by 15,876 annually, contributing significantly to the country’s college completion goals

Impact
Awarding more than 12,000 scholarships and internships each year so students from low-and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books, and room and board

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.