We ARE HBCUs
We ARE pillars
in our communities
We are leaders
in our professions
We ARE a network of educated individuals dedicated to giving back and enriching our communities day-by-day
We ARE the Alumni of
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
We ARE HBCUs
We ARE pillars
in our communities
We are leaders
in our professions
We ARE a network of educated individuals dedicated to giving back and enriching our communities day-by-day
We ARE the Alumni of
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
OUR MISSION

How We Serve the HBCU Community

We connect HBCU alumni, expand opportunities for students, and mobilize partners and communities around a shared commitment to strengthening HBCUs and the people they serve.

Alumni Support

Build stronger connections among HBCU graduates through alumni networks, resources, partnerships, and opportunities for continued engagement.

Student Enrichment

Build stronger connections among HBCU graduates through alumni networks, resources, partnerships, and opportunities for continued engagement.

Community Engagement

Mobilize alumni and partners to strengthen relationships, serve communities, and extend the impact of HBCUs across the nation.

OUR MISSION

HBCUs by the Numbers

HBCUs continue to shape leaders, strengthen communities, and generate lasting economic and cultural impact across the nation.

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Annual Economic Impact
Generated by HBCUs across the United States each year.

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Jobs Supported
More than 136,000 jobs are supported by HBCUs each year.

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Black Doctors
Half of Black doctors in the United States are HBCU graduates.

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Black Lawyers
Half of Black doctors in the United States are HBCU graduates.

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Black Engineers
HBCU graduates account for 40% of Black engineers.
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Black Lawyers
HBCU graduates generate an estimated $146 billion in work-life earnings.

Featured Scholarships

2026-2027 ConocoPhillips Last Dollar Scholarship

UNCF / ConocoPhillips

  • Need-Based
  • All HBCUs
Award
$3,250
Deadline
For rising juniors and seniors enrolled full-time at a UNCF member institution or other accredited HBCU, with eligible majors including STEM, accounting, finance, human resources, or information technology. One-time awards are up to $3,250.

2026-2027 Johnson & Johnson Scholarship

UNCF / Johnson & Johnson

  • All HBCUs
Award
$5,000
Deadline
A $5,000 merit-based scholarship for New Jersey residents pursuing nursing or other health sciences degrees. Applicants must be current juniors or seniors at an accredited UNCF member institution, HBCU, or other accredited four-year institution.
Get Involved

Put HBCU Pride into Action

Whether you want to give your time, invest in student success, or connect with the HBCU alumni community, there are many ways to make an impact through the Alliance.

Invest in Student Success

Help expand scholarships, educational resources, and life-changing opportunities for HBCU students and graduates across the country.

Build the Network

Connect your alumni chapter, organization, or institution to a growing alliance advancing collaboration, visibility, and collective impact nationwide.