“We are incredibly grateful to Coco Gauff for her generous $100,000 gift to UNCF, which will significantly impact the lives of HBCU students aspiring to excel in competitive tennis,” Maurice E. Jenkins, Jr., the executive vice president and chief development officer at UNCF, said in a press release. “Her commitment not only showcases her dedication to education and athletics but also inspires the next generation of student-athletes to pursue their dreams. This gift reinforces the importance of supporting our young leaders and ensuring they have the resources necessary to succeed both on and off the court.”
Coco Gauff Gives $100K To UNCF To Help Fund HBCU Scholarships
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Tennis phenom Coco Gauff is following in the footsteps of many young, Black and legendary athletes by giving back to the Black community and future student-athletes via a $100,000 gift to the United Negro College Fund. In fact, according to Blavity, at age 20, Gauff is one of the youngest UNCF donors in the organization’s history.
So, not only did Gauff become the youngest woman in two decades to win the WTA Finals last November, but now she’s one of the UNCF’s youngest philanthropists. And she appears to be excited and proud about what she’s doing for HBCUs across the nation.
From Blavity:
Scholarships will be awarded to students starting in May under the Coco Gauff Scholarship Program. The tennis champion highlighted the role of HBCUs in elevating the Black community, including within her own family.“My family has a deep-rooted history with HBCUs, going all the way back to my great, great grandfather. From aunts and uncles to cousins, HBCUs have played a huge role in shaping who we are. Supporting UNCF in creating opportunities for student-athletes in tennis means a lot to me,” Gauff said in a press release.“As a young Black athlete, I understand how impactful it is to see people who look like me thriving in both sports and education,” she added. “I want to help the next generation of student-athletes continue pursuing their passion for tennis while reaching their academic goals. My hope is that this scholarship gives more young Black players the confidence to chase their dreams, knowing they have a strong community behind them and a bright future ahead.”
Shout out to Coco Gauff! The only thing better than being young, gifted, and Black is being all of that and being invested in the future young, gifted, and Black.
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