Washington, D.C. Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UNCF (United Negro College Fund) today announced a $1 million grant from Wells Fargo to continue to support students attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
The scholarship provides scholarships and student emergency aid for students and funding for UNCF Empower Me Tour Program. In addition, the funds will support the future HBCU Innovation Summit and Student Leadership Conference.
“Wells Fargo is proud to continue its philanthropic support of UNCF’s mission to bring students of color into and through college,” said Georgette “Gigi” Dixon, executive vice president and head of External Engagement, Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion ( DSRI). Wells Fargo. “For more than two decades, Wells Fargo and UNCF have worked together to enable college students, many of whom are first generation and from underserved communities, to attend college in our nation.”
“We value our partnership with Wells Fargo and the work we do together to support the continued growth and development of HBCUs and the students they serve. I look forward to an even closer partnership in the years to come,” said Maurice E. Jenkins , Jr., executive vice president and chief development officer, UNCF.
Wells Fargo’s outstanding commitment and support to HBCUs and their students continued on September 27 at the 20th Anniversary UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon in Charlotte, NC, which raised more than $600,000, to support HBCUs and the students they serve.
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UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the country’s largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve the youth, community and nation, UNCF supports the education and development of students through scholarships and…
