UNCF North-Central Florida Region

Advocate for education providing scholarships and internship programs to increase access for minority and low income students to attend college.

UNCF is the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization. Since its founding in 1944, UNCF has raised more than $4.5 billion to help more than 400,000 students receive college degrees at UNCF-member institutions and with UNCF scholarships. UNCF plays a critical role in enabling more than 60,000 students each year to attend college and get the education they need and that the

nation needs them to have by:

Awarding 10,000 scholarships and internships under 400 programs for students from low- and moderate-income families to attend more than 900 colleges and universities across the country;
Providing financial support for its 37 member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) for scholarships and capacity building;
Advocating nationally for the importance of education and college readiness through its annual television program, a national public service announcement campaign, and commentary in national media;
Advocating locally at events across the country such as Governor’s and Mayor’s luncheons, Walk for Education events and Mayor’s Masked Balls. UNCF’s Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute issues studies that improve understanding of the issues that face minority education and points the way to solutions. UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building, a unique institutional improvement initiative, helps member colleges and universities become stronger and more self-sustaining in areas that can make the difference between success and struggle such as curriculum and faculty enhancement, student recruitment and retention and fundraising. 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.”

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01/31/2026

Last Friday, we kicked off the 2026 UNCF/Volusia County Schools Workplace Campaign at Bethune-Cookman University—celebrating partnership, purpose, and impact.

Together, UNCF and VCS helped award $133,140 in scholarships to 29 students last year—proof that when communities invest in students, futures change.

Interested in hosting a UNCF Workplace event or have UNCF representative and/or UNCF scholar come speak to your employees?

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01/23/2026

11/21/2025

Orlando family, we had a powerful turnout of volunteers! 🔥

Our annual mailings got a HUGE lift thanks to students, former educators, - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Psi Theta Omega Chapter, Charmettes Club of Orlando, The Winter Park Kappa League, Sanford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Orlando Zetas: Epsilon Epsilon Zeta Chapter, who came out to support the cause.

Your time and energy help move scholarships, events, and opportunities forward for students across Central Florida. We appreciate you! If you are interested in volunteering with UNCF, complete the form to join our mailing list https://forms.office.com/r/s6GEpF1a2E.

11/21/2025

10/30/2025

Looking for a fun, meaningful way to give back this November? 🌟

Join UNCF’s Volunteer Madness, a community-wide service event to help prepare holiday mailouts and early event materials that make our scholarship and fundraising season shine!

📅 November 10–12
🕒 Multiple Shifts: 10 AM–8 PM
👥 Perfect for retirees, sororities, fraternities, civic clubs, and church groups.
💌 Light refreshments and great company included!

Your time helps open doors for the next generation of students attending HBCUs. 💙

👉 Gather your group and sign up to serve! Sign Up Here: https://smpl.is/ae0x3

2025 Fall Scholarship & Colleger Readiness Workshop

10/08/2025

Ready to turn your dreams into acceptance letters?
In just a few days, opportunity is knocking loud at Evans High School!

Join us for the Scholarship & College Readiness Workshop where you’ll:
✅ Meet REAL college & university reps
✅ Get your admissions questions answered
✅ Unlock tips on financial aid & scholarships
✅ Learn how to make YOUR application stand out

📅 Wednesday, October 15, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Evans High School – Orlando, FL
💥 FREE ENTRY

📌 Class of 2026: Want to qualify for an OAC scholarship? You MUST attend at least one of these workshops this year. Don’t miss your chance!

🔗 Register now: https://smpl.is/ad4io
📲 Or scan the QR code in the flyer!

Tag a friend 👇 who needs to be there. Your future starts TODAY. 🚀

2025 Fall Scholarship & Colleger Readiness Workshop Please click the link to complete this form.

10/02/2025

We’re excited to once again partner with the Orlando Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for the 2025 Fall Scholarship & College Readiness Workshop!
🗓 Wednesday, October 15, 2025
🕠 5:30PM – 8:30PM
📍 Evans High School | 4949 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL
🎟 FREE ENTRY
From college reps and application tips to financial aid help and student-parent chats — this event is packed with tools to help students Dream. Plan. Achieve.
📌 Class of 2026: Want an OAC scholarship? Make sure to attend at least 1 of 2 workshops this year to qualify!
🔗 Register: https://smpl.is/acwmo
📧 Questions? Email: [email protected]
Let’s keep preparing the next generation for success—together!

10/02/2025

We’re excited to once again partner with the Orlando Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for the 2025 Fall Scholarship & College Readiness Workshop!

🗓 Wednesday, October 15, 2025
🕠 5:30PM – 8:30PM
📍 Evans High School | 4949 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL
🎟 FREE ENTRY

From college reps and application tips to financial aid help and student-parent chats — this event is packed with tools to help students Dream. Plan. Achieve.

📌 Class of 2026: Want an OAC scholarship? Make sure to attend at least 1 of 2 workshops this year to qualify!

🔗 Register: https://smpl.is/acwmo

📧 Questions? Email: [email protected]

Let’s keep preparing the next generation for success—together!

2025 Fall Scholarship & Colleger Readiness Workshop Please click the link to complete this form.

09/26/2025

This is what investing in potential looks like.
UNCF supports students—not just with scholarships, but with hope, access, and opportunity.
Because when we uplift one student, we uplift generations.

Let’s keep showing up for education. Let’s keep pushing equity forward. Consider making a monthly contribution and giving a gift that keeps on giving.

Donation Link: https://give.uncf.org/site/Donation2?12785.donation=form1&df_id=12785&_gl=1*1ehsfbm*_gcl_au*MTU0MzIxOTQ0Ny4xNzU3NDMzNjk0*_ga*MTcxNDQ5ODk2NC4xNzE5NDE5NDUy*_ga_4EQ7FFDCQX*czE3NTg5MDg0NzUkbzM4OSRnMSR0MTc1ODkxNDc4OSRqNDckbDAkaDA.*_ga_D9GC6SJYYQ*czE3NTg5MDg0NzYkbzM5JGcxJHQxNzU4OTE0Nzg5JGo0OCRsMCRoMA..

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429 S Keller Road , Suite 210
Orlando, FL
32819

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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