206-233-0605 The mission of United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is to close the educational attainment gap between African Americans and the majority population by ensuring competitive member schools and removing all financial barriers for qualified African American students. UNCF manages over 400 scholarship programs including the Gates Millennium Scholars Program and has raised more than $2.2 billion dollars in its 44 years history to support its member colleges and for scholarships for the students who attend them.