Summertime Fun & Highlights with the Northeast Ohio UNCF

JULY 2017
 
  UPCOMING EVENTS   
3RD ANNUAL UNCF 5K WALK/RUN FOR EDUCATION
SATURDAYAUGUST 192017 8:30 AM 11:3AM
NORTH CHAGRIN RESERVATION | STRAWBERRY FIELDS
REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR A TEAM
DIVINE NINE GREEK CHALLENGE
ORGANIZATION TEAM CHALLENGE
HBCU TEAM
CHALLENGE
CHURCH TEAM CHALLENGE
Come and join UNCF supporters, alumni and friends at the North Chagrin Reservation - Strawberry Picnic Area as we walk or run a 5K to help students get to and through college. Alumni Chapters, Corporate teams, fraternities, sororities, groups, churches, organizations and individuals who participate realize that "a mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in."® UNCF currently supports over 500 UNCF students and scholarship recipients from the Northeast Ohio area.  Help us to reach our fundraising goal of $10,000, and runner/walker goal of 300 participants.
Here are the latest UNCF Scholarship opportunities.
UNCF General Scholarship 
Applying for a scholarship using the UNCF General Application is restricted to students who are enrolled full time at one of the 37 UNCF Member Institutions during the 2017-18 academic year.
SCHOLARSHIP CLOSES:  MARCH 16, 2018
UNCF Nissan Scholarship Program
The UNCF/Nissan Scholarship provides a scholarship opportunity for high school seniors who plan to enroll at any Historically Black College or University (HBCU) commencing Fall 2017. The scholarship program provides a total award of $10,000 over 4 years ($2,500 /academic year).
SCHOLARSHIP CLOSES:  SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017
Jack and Jill of America  
The Jack and Jill of America Foundation is committed to the ongoing positive development of African American youth and the development of future leaders. In addition, the Foundation provides personal, professional and financial support to children in the areas of leadership skills training and development. Further, we are engaged in education, mentoring, health & wellness, early childhood and economic development programs.
SCHOLARSHIP CLOSES:  FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2017
SCHOLAR SUCCESS STORIES
 
David Boone, Harvard University

Homeless to Harvard: that’s David Boone’s story. When David refused to join the gangs in his Cleveland neighborhood, they shot at his house, leaving David and his family homeless. David Boone got by, staying with friends and even sleeping on park benches. But he needed help.


That help came in two forms: David’s high school principal, who helped him become a leader with a positive impact on other students, and the UNCF Gates Millennium Scholars Program, which is helping David and many others like him become the first in their families to go to college.


If you are a current student or alumni and received support from the UNCF we want to share your story please email: tiamarshae.sanford@uncf.org 
HBCU Alumni Friends Weekend 
Friday, July 14th - Sunday, July 16th, 2017

The Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association is excited to announce the 4th Annual HBCU Alumni and Friends Weekend on July 14-16, 2017. This is the same impressive group that presents the annual HBCU College Fair in November.


The reunion weekend aims to be a “Party with a Purpose” with camaraderie and friendly rivalry, charitable giving and community service events for those individuals that support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the Greater Cleveland, Ohio area. 


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