UNCF Chicago

UNCF Chicago

Higher Education

Chicago, Illinois 22 followers

A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.

About us

UNCF envisions a nation where all Americans have equal access to a college education that prepares them for rich intellectual lives. UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. During its 80-year existence, UNCF has raised more than $6 billion and helped more than 500,000 students not just attend college, but thrive, graduate and become leaders. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and other programs, supports and strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness. While totaling only 3% of all colleges and universities, UNCF institutions and other historically Black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding 15% of bachelor’s degrees, 5% of master’s degrees, 10% of doctoral degrees and 19% of all STEM degrees earned by Black students in higher education. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 50,000 students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and its widely recognized trademark, ‟A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”® Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Instagram at @uncfchicago

Industry
Higher Education
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1944
Specialties
Fundraising, Scholarships, Internships, Fellowships, Program Management, Public Policy, Government Affairs, and Advocacy

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