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Making a Difference

$65M+ In scholarships awarded to students by UNCF every year
12,000 Scholarships and internships awarded to students via more than 400 programs
$36M+ Raised by the Campaign for Emergency Student Aid (CESA) from more than 10,000 donors
8,000+ Students graduate annually from UNCF-member colleges and universities
85% Of every dollar raised goes to student support and scholarships
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Briana Avery

New York University
UNCF Scholarship Recipient

"My UNCF scholarship completely changed the trajectory of my life! It allowed me to attend my top choice institution. It allowed me to graduate with no debt. Which was the reason I was able to work in college access."

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