UNCF Charlotte

UNCF Charlotte UNCF is the nation's largest private provider of scholarships and educational support to African American students. There are 37 UNCF member schools.

UNCF GETS RESULTS. Member HBCUs educate more than 57,000 students each year at tuitions averaging 30 percent less than those charged by comparable institutions. Research shows that HBCUs out-perform many larger and better-funded schools at graduating low-income students—the students the country most needs to have college degrees. UNCF Scholarship Programs increase the likelihood that students will

graduate. African American recipients of UNCF scholarships have a 70 percent six-year graduation rate, 10 percentage points higher than the national average, and 30 percent higher than the average for all African Americans. A $5,000 UNCF scholarship increases by seven percent the likelihood that its recipient will graduate from college. The low-income minority recipients of Gates Millennium Scholarships, a partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, have average graduation rates of 90 percent. UNCF Advocacy has changed the way the nation thinks about education and race. When UNCF’s iconic motto, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste”®, debuted more than 40 years ago, the idea that African Americans should go to college was not widely accepted. Today, the UNCF motto is almost universally known and almost every college has black students. The latest iteration of UNCF’s PSAs frames support for minority education as investment in better futures for students and all of us, and expands the iconic motto to, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.”

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors, coaches, and father figures who lead with love, sac...
06/21/2026

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors, coaches, and father figures who lead with love, sacrifice, and unwavering support.

Thank you for the lessons, encouragement, and opportunities you help create for the next generation.

Happy Father’s Day from UNCF Charlotte. 💙💛

@ mention a man in the comments you’d like to celebrate!

🎓✊🏾 Juneteenth commemorates a day marked with the promise of freedom and the expectation of success and upward social mo...
06/19/2026

🎓✊🏾 Juneteenth commemorates a day marked with the promise of freedom and the expectation of success and upward social mobility. HBCUs deliver the Juneteenth promise every day!

Celebrate by supporting HBCUs and our students today: https://uncf.org/local-offices/charlotte

06/15/2026

✨Did You Know?

Sponsoring the UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon is more than supporting an event—it’s investing in the next generation of leaders.

Your partnership helps students pursue their academic and professional goals while honoring the legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou and celebrating women who lead.

Together, we can create pathways to success and make a lasting impact.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at https://uncf.org/events/24th-annual-uncf-maya-angelou-women-who-lead-luncheon-charlotte

Email: [email protected]

See you tonight! ✨
06/10/2026

See you tonight! ✨

Join us afterwork for the UNCF Walk for Education Kick-Off Mixer at Indigo Tea & Coffee.https://conta.cc/4dZElUW
06/10/2026

Join us afterwork for the UNCF Walk for Education Kick-Off Mixer at Indigo Tea & Coffee.

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Email from UNCF Don't Miss Out! Be Part of the UNCF Charlotte Walk for Education - Register Now! Walk Kick-Off & Team Mixer June 10, 2026  ****Register for the walk this evening in- person or now***

☕ Reminder: The UNCF Charlotte Walk Team Mixer is TOMORROW!Join us at to connect, collaborate, and get ready for an inc...
06/09/2026

☕ Reminder: The UNCF Charlotte Walk Team Mixer is TOMORROW!

Join us at to connect, collaborate, and get ready for an incredible Walk for Education season.

📅 June 10
⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM

No registration required — just come by and bring your team spirit!

06/09/2026

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!

Don’t miss the 24th Annual UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon presented by — an unforgettable afternoon celebrating visionary women, powerful leadership, and the impact of education.

Join community leaders, advocates, and supporters as we come together to honor excellence and invest in the next generation of students.

Seats are limited. Secure yours today through the link below and be part of the inspiration.

TICKET LINK: https://uncf.org/events/24th-annual-uncf-maya-angelou-women-who-lead-luncheon-charlotte

✨ Lead. Empower. Transform.

What an unforgettable evening. ✨The UNCF Charlotte Mayor’s Masked Ball presented by Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. brought...
06/03/2026

What an unforgettable evening. ✨

The UNCF Charlotte Mayor’s Masked Ball presented by Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. brought together more than 900 supporters, community leaders, advocates, and changemakers—all united by a shared commitment to helping students get to and through college.

In this extended highlight reel, hear directly from this year’s honorees and special guests as they reflect on leadership, service, and the importance of investing in future generations.

Together, we exceeded our fundraising goal, raising more than $1.4 million to support deserving students and create life-changing opportunities through education. 🎓💛

Thank you to our incredible emcees, honorees, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters for helping make the evening so impactful.

📅 Save the Date: March 6, 2027, for the next UNCF Charlotte Mayor’s Masked Ball.

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12th Annual UNCF Charlotte Mayor’s Masked Ball presented by Coca-Co...

Sept. 19th, don't miss the 24th Annual UNCF Charlotte Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon. Tickets/tables on sale now!h...
06/03/2026

Sept. 19th, don't miss the 24th Annual UNCF Charlotte Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon. Tickets/tables on sale now!
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Email from UNCF Tickets/Tables on Sale Now.......Price will Increase         24th Annual UNCF Charlotte Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon Presented by: Wells Fargo Saturday, September 19, 2026 The

📣 You’re Invited!☕ Join us for the UNCF Charlotte Walk for Education Mixer.No registration. No cost. Just come connect.📅...
06/03/2026

📣 You’re Invited!

☕ Join us for the UNCF Charlotte Walk for Education Mixer.

No registration. No cost. Just come connect.

📅 June 10, 2026⏰ 6–8 PM📍 Indigo Tea & Coffee | Charlotte, NC

Meet fellow supporters, build community, and get excited for this year’s Walk for Education.

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