Scholarships in the United States

Statement from UNCF President: UNCF Stands in Solidarity with Asian American Community

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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We have stood with our Asian brothers and sisters, just as they have stood with us.

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  • We have stood with our Asian brothers and sisters, just as they have stood with us.
  • Now, we must be even more explicit and clear that we stand with and we stand for our Asian sisters and brothers and we stand in solidarity and support with the Asian American communities across America today and always.
  • In the days to come, we will do all we can to recognize and support our Asian TEAM UNCF members, our Asian scholars, our Asian colleague organization, APIA Scholars, and our Asian allies and champions.
  • UNCF institutions and other historically Black colleges and universities are highly effective,awarding nearly 20% of African American baccalaureate degrees.

Sensationnel Hair Gives Back to Non-Profit Organizations Catered to Black Women, Children, and Students

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Saturday, March 20, 2021
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The four organizations selected were Black Girls Code, United Negro College Fund (UNCF), Thurgood Marshall College Fund, andThe Loveland Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • The four organizations selected were Black Girls Code, United Negro College Fund (UNCF), Thurgood Marshall College Fund, andThe Loveland Foundation.
  • The four organizations were specifically chosen as theysupport Black Women, children, and students who aresure to make huge impacts on the world."
  • Since 2011, Black Girls Code has been closing the gap between those with regular access to digital technology and those without.
  • "We are delighted to have the support of Sensationnel Hair," said Betsy Burton-Strunk, Vice President of Development of Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Mussallems Provide $4.1M Rose-Hulman Scholarship Fund to Support Students

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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The scholarship will be focused on supporting students from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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  • The scholarship will be focused on supporting students from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
  • This scholarship will provide opportunities for a multitude of students they wouldn't get anywhere else."
  • The new Mussallem Scholarship program will provide scholarships for six students annually.
  • An important component of the scholarship is to provide international and leadership experiences for the students.

Dunkin' of Greater Philadelphia to Award $50,000 in Scholarships to Regional High School and College Students

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Monday, March 15, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' and its greater Philadelphia-area franchisees today announced the launch of its twelfth annual Dunkin' Philadelphia Regional Scholarship Program, which will award $50,000 in scholarships to area high school and college students.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' and its greater Philadelphia-area franchisees today announced the launch of its twelfth annual Dunkin' Philadelphia Regional Scholarship Program, which will award $50,000 in scholarships to area high school and college students.
  • Dunkin's Philadelphia Regional Scholarship Program will be open to current part-time and full-time undergraduate students, and high school seniors.Recipients will be selected based on their academic record, demonstrated leadership skills, and overall commitment to their school and local community.
  • Since its creation in 2009, the Dunkin' Philadelphia Regional Scholarship Program has awarded $450,000 in scholarships to 275 outstanding part-time and full-time undergraduate students and high school seniors.
  • The organization works with partners to lower barriers to a college education and give students the support needed to succeed.

University of Maryland Senior Wins Prestigious 2021 Churchill Scholarship

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Friday, March 12, 2021
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Senior Pavan Ravindra from the University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) has been awarded a 2021 Winston Churchill Scholarship, which offers him full funding to pursue a one-year master's degree at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.

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  • COLLEGE PARK, Md., March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Senior Pavan Ravindra from the University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) has been awarded a 2021 Winston Churchill Scholarship, which offers him full funding to pursue a one-year master's degree at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
  • "The Churchill Scholarship will offer him unique opportunities to deepen his interests at the intersection of biochemistry and computer science."
  • The Churchill Scholarship will allow Ravindra to join the ICE Group at the University of Cambridge.
  • There, Ravindra will work with Angelos Michaelides, the 1968 Professor of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, in the field of chemical simulations.

UnitedAg Announces 2021 Educational Scholarship Recipients

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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UnitedAg announces the winners of the 2021 AEF Foundation Educational Scholarship Program.

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  • UnitedAg announces the winners of the 2021 AEF Foundation Educational Scholarship Program.
  • In total, the Educational Scholarship Program awarded $81,800.
  • Each of these scholarship winners demonstrated a clear commitment to their educational goals and could be our future agribusiness leaders," said Glenn Miller, Education Committee Chairman.
  • Scholarship winners can use their AEF Educational Scholarship to help offset the cost of tuition, books/supplies, labs, and living expenses.

UnitedAg Announces 2021 Educational Scholarship Recipients

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Saturday, March 6, 2021
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UnitedAg today announced the winners of the 2021 AEF Foundation Educational Scholarship Program.

Key Points: 
  • UnitedAg today announced the winners of the 2021 AEF Foundation Educational Scholarship Program.
  • In total, the educational scholarship program, awarded $81,800 this year.
  • Each of these scholarship winners demonstrated a clear commitment to their educational goals and could be our future agribusiness leaders," said Glenn Miller, Education Committee Chairman.
  • Scholarship winners can use their AEF Educational Scholarship to help offset the cost of tuition, books/supplies, labs, and living expenses.

UNCF Welcomes Vice President Harris to the 77th Anniversary National "A Mind Is…" ® Gala Virtually, Supporting both HBCUs and Students

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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The evening's honorees include Vice President Kamala Harris receiving UNCF's Frederick D. Patterson award for her rich contributions to HBCUs and inspiration to HBCU students throughout her public service.

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  • The evening's honorees include Vice President Kamala Harris receiving UNCF's Frederick D. Patterson award for her rich contributions to HBCUs and inspiration to HBCU students throughout her public service.
  • "We are delighted to host all of our honorees, including HBCU alumnus Vice President Harris," said Lomax.
  • "UNCF has fueled HBCUs with vital resources to educate generations of African American and other minority students.
  • Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadershipin education and its widely recognized trademark,"A mind is a terrible thing to waste."

UNCF Welcomes Vice President Harris to the 77th Anniversary National “A Mind Is…”® Gala Virtually, Supporting both HBCUs and Students

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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The evening's honorees include Vice President Kamala Harris receiving UNCFs Frederick D. Patterson award for her rich contriutions to HBCUs and inspiration to HBCU students throughout her public service.

Key Points: 
  • The evening's honorees include Vice President Kamala Harris receiving UNCFs Frederick D. Patterson award for her rich contriutions to HBCUs and inspiration to HBCU students throughout her public service.
  • We are delighted to host all of our honorees, including HBCU alumnus Vice President Harris, said Lomax.
  • UNCF has fueled HBCUs with vital resources to educate generations of African American and other minority students.
  • Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadershipin education and its widely recognized trademark,"A mind is a terrible thing to waste."

Google, UNCF and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Announce Pathways to Tech Initiative

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, and WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Google, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced Pathways to Tech, a new initiative designed to increase HBCU institutional and student capacity, aid job seekers in identifying tech roles, and foster the career growth and retention of Black talent.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, and WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Google, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced Pathways to Tech, a new initiative designed to increase HBCU institutional and student capacity, aid job seekers in identifying tech roles, and foster the career growth and retention of Black talent.
  • Google is proud to continue our long-standing partnership with historically Black colleges and universities with the Pathways to Tech initiative.
  • About UNCF: UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nations largest and most effective minority education organization.
  • Google is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
    About The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF): Thurgood Marshall College Fund Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nations largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community.