UNCF Goes on the Road to Boost Interest in HBCUs

The United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) Empower Me Tour is a traveling college-and-career-readiness roadshow that aims to inform students about educational opportunities at UNCF member institutions. Last year alone, nearly $4 million in scholarships were awarded by UNCF-member institutions during the tour.

Participants in the Empower Me Tour attend HBCU workshops with award-winning speakers and presenters. Recruiters are able to offer on-site admission and scholarships. The tour also offers sessions for parents to learn more about how to prepare financially for their child’s higher education.

The following is a list of the scheduled stops for this year on the Empower Me Tour. The sessions are free, but registration is required. For more information, click here.

* Friday, September 28: Fort Worth, Texas
* Saturday, October 20: New York, NY
* Tuesday, October 23: Cincinnati, Ohio
* Thursday, November 1: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
* Wednesday, November 7: Chicago, Illinois
* Friday, November 16: Los Angeles, California

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