UNCF Boston Area

📢SCHOLARSHIP ALERT 📢 The 2025 - 2026 BD Scholarship is now OPEN! https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000eQ6VlYAK

The BD Scholarship was established by Becton, Dickinson and Company in partnership with UNCF to provide a merit-based award to current college juniors and seniors who are enrolled full-time at any UNCF Member Institutions, other HBCUs or any accredited 4-year college or university during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Eligible students must possess a minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher and majoring in Healthcare disciplines such asBbiomedical Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Global Health, Nursing, Pharmacy or Science Technology.

As it pertains to the New England Region, preference shall be given to students who are residents of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Awarded students will receive $10,000 to be allocated this current academic school year. APPLY TODAYhttps://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000eQ6VlYAK!!!!

📢SCHOLARSHIP ALERT 📢

The 2025 - 2026 Intellia Therapeutics UNCF Scholarship is now open. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher, have a demonstrated unmet financial need, be enrolled full-time at any UNCF Member Institution or any 4-year historically Black college or university (HBCU) and majoring in the field of Life Sciences.

This is an opportunity up to $5,000 to help alleviate the cost of college this school year. APPLY TODAY https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000dxdOfYAI. The application deadline is Tuesday, October 14!

🚨2025 - 2026 Lighted Pathways Summer Internship Program Application🚨

Do you know a current college sophomore or college junior looking for hands-on experience in the Asset Management Industry? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for them. The Lighted Pathways Program is a paid internship opportunity for the Summer of 2026 with a Host Firm in Boston which includes travel, housing & meals, professional development, mentoring, access to industry certifications and community events - at no additional cost to students.

Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher, be enrolled full-time at an accredited 4-year college or university with preferences given to students attending HBCUs and majoring in Accounting, Business, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Sciences, Computer Science, Data Anayltics, Economics, Finance, Marketing or Mathematics.

This is truly a life-changing opportunity. Please be sure to have qualified students APPLY TODAY https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000e5KlRYAU

Our college campuses are now full and vibrant with students looking to fulfill their dreams. As students begin their 2025 – 2026 academic year, I ask that you consider Supporting UNCF today to help alleviate the cost of attending college and ensuring our students remain focused on their studies.

Visit https://conta.cc/4g2QIPB and learn more about how you can help foster success for students this academic year. No gift is too big, or too small.

UNCF On The Vineyard

On Thursday, August 14, UNCF held its 2nd Annual HarborView Chat at Atria in Edgartown. This year’s distinguished panel was moderated by Kim Godwin, Career Journalist and Former President of ABC News and featured Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President & CEO of Benedict College, Depelsha McGruder, Chief Operating Officer & Treasurer of The Ford Foundation and Dr. Michael L. Lomax, President & CEO of UNCF. Dr. George French, President of Clark Atlanta University, provided special remarks.

The topic for the 2nd Annual UNCF HarborView Chat was The Wealth-Building Power of HBCUs. The panelists explored the pivotal role of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as engines of socioeconomic mobility and institutional wealth building. Beyond providing a transformative education, HBCUs are powerful catalysts for intergenerational advancement and regional economic vitality.

As our 37 UNCF Member Institutions prepare to welcome students for the 2025 - 2026 academic year, we look to our loyal friends, donors and advocates to help us ensure these intitituions have the tools and resources necesssary to continue providing their students with 21st century academic programs.

Give to UNCF today, https://www.uncf.org/bostongive

Your gift will help ensure anchor communities, foster innovation and enable long-term equity by building and sustaining wealth through strategic investments in institutional capacity, talented faculty and student opportunity.

Until We Meet Again!

Last night we celebrated the conculsion of our 4th cohort of UNCF Lighted Pathways and Ernest E. Just Interns in Boston! This summer was absolutely incredible. Watching these amazing, talented students thrive in their respective roles within our city's Asset Management, Bio and Life Sciences Industry was truly rewarding.

As they prepare to depart Boston on Saturday and prepare for the next chapter in their lives, they know Boston will also be a home to them with an amazing family and network of supporters here to cheer them on every step of the way. They are poised, invigorated and ready to take on any obstacle that may be ahead of them. Their lights are shining bright and each of them will be leaders in their own way in the very near future.

We look forward to watching their continued growth and are honored to be a small part of their professional journey. Cheers to another successful summer in Boston for our UNCF New England Region!

A very special thank you to our Partners in the Asset Management, Bio and Life Sciences industry, our UNCF New England Leadership Council, UNCF Programs Teams and especially our UNCF New England Staff for making the dreams of these bright students come true.

Leading With Purpose

The UNCF New England Area Office hosted its Inaguaral "She Leads: Lift As We Rise" Breakfast on Wednesday, June 11 at the UMass Boston Club. The event had nearly 100 remarkable women in attendace including Massacusetts Governor Maura T. Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.

The all HBCU Almnae intergenerational panel focused on navigating career evolution, cultivating resilience and mental well-being, and leveraging the power of community and mentorship. The insight they shared on their personal life and career journey underscored the critical importance of defining and living with purpose. We were also delighted to a few of our talented, female Lighted Pathways and Ernest E. Just student interns in the room for this inspirational discussion.

A very special thank you to our panelists Dr. Thea James, Secretary April English and Dr. Devin Cromartie Bodrick along with our moderator Courtney Boston!!!

This event marked the inaugural "She Leads" breakfast aimed to foster a strong, interconnected leadership network of women. Many of the women in the room have, in their own way, shaped and continue to define the world in which we live. UNCF New England was honored to bring nearly 100 remarkable women across generations together under our umbrella to connect, uplift and lead.

What a Start to the Summer of 2025 in New England!

On Wednesday, we welcomed our 4th cohort of UNCF Lighted Pathways and Ernest E. Just Interns to Boston at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston! We are excited to watch the journey of these talented 31 students as they embark on their internship journey in Boston's Top Asset Management, Bio and Life Sciences companies.

The room was filled with energy as our interns received words of wisdom, inspiration and encouragement from everyone in the room. We are excited to see first-hand the professional growth and development of our Lighted Pathways and Ernest E. Just Interns over the next 9-weeks.

🚨🚨🚨SCHOLARSHIP ALERT 🚨🚨🚨

Do you know a recent high school senior headed to college in the Fall? Are they attending a HBCU? If so, there's still time to find help to alleviate the cost for college freshmen in the Fall.

FedEX, in partnership with UNCF, is providing graduating high school seniors and first-year undergraduate students with an opportunity to apply for a $4,000 scholarship. Eligible students must posses a 3.0 GPA or higher, have a demonstrated unmet financial need and attending any 4-year HBCU during the 2025 - 2025 academic school year.

Do not let this opportunity pass you by! APPLY TODAY https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000aJtKFYA0

🚨🚨🚨We are 3-Weeks Away from Boston's Most Anticipated Event!!!🚨🚨🚨

This year, we will honor Adage Capital Management, L.P. with our Leadership Award during the 2025 UNCF "A Mind Is..." New England Gala on Thursday, March 13 at the Seaport Hotel.

Adage Capital Management, L.P. and Co-Founder Phill Gross has been a true champion in the work to ensure a pipeline of HBCU talent for the Asset Management Industry.

There's still time to join us for this amazing evening. Please visit https://uncf.org/events/2025-uncf-a-mind-is-gala-new-england for sponsorship opportunities or ticket sales. We look forward to celebrating with you on March 13!

We're 4-weeks Away!!!

We are only 4-week's away from Boston's most anticipated event - 2025 UNCF "A Mind Is..." New England Gala. This year we have the privilege of honoring Santander Bank, Adage Capital Management, L.P. and Valerie Mosley for being outstanding partners who are helping to advance educational opportunities for the young people we serve

A special thank you to our current Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsors - Adage Capital Management, L.P., Delta, Santander, The Kraft Group, Wellington Management, The Baupost Group, TJX Companies and JP Morgan Chase.

There is still time to purchase your ticket or inquire about sponsorship opportunities. Visit https://uncf.org/events/2025-uncf-a-mind-is-gala-new-england to learn more. This is going to be an event you don't want to miss!!!