WASHINGTON (AP) — Tennis star Coco Gauff donated $100,000 to UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) to provide scholarships for students playing competitive tennis at historically Black colleges and universities.
UNCF will administer the Coco Gauff Scholarship Program, which was announced Tuesday.
“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,” Gauff said. “Supporting UNCF in creating opportunities for student-athletes in tennis means a lot to me. As a young Black athlete, I understand how impactful it is to see people who look like me thriving in both sports and education.”
