Washington, DC,– UNCF is proud to announce a generous $150,000 gift from world ranked no. 3 professional tennis player Coco Gauff, which follows a $100,000 donation she made last year to UNCF. Like the previous gift, the latest contribution provides scholarships to students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), who are playing competitive tennis.
Gauff is a globally celebrated advocate for education and empowerment with impact reaching far beyond the tennis court. She is UNCF’s youngest major gifts donor and her commitment to uplifting the next generation of leaders aligns with UNCF’s vision to increase opportunities for HBCU students.
“I am honored once again to give back and support the incredible work that UNCF does to help HBCU students get to and through college,” said Gauff. “Education has the power to change lives, and I hope this gift will help students achieve their dreams.”
“We are immensely grateful to Coco Gauff for her generosity and ongoing commitment to our mission,” said Maurice E. Jenkins, Jr., executive vice president and chief development officer, UNCF. “As a role model both on and off the court, Gauff’s philanthropic efforts continue to inspire young people across the nation. This donation is a testament to her belief in the transformative power of education.”
The Coco Gauff Scholarship Program, administered by UNCF, awarded scholarships earlier this year to 10 eligible students attending Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Albany State University, Clark Atlanta University, Howard University, Livingstone College and Tuskegee University.
Details for the next round of scholarship openings will be forthcoming on UNCF.org/scholarships.
Gauff has a career-high ranking of world No. 2 in singles and of world No. 1 in doubles by the WTA. Gauff has won eleven career singles titles, including two majors at the 2023 US Open and 2025 French Open, as well as the 2024 WTA Finals. She has also won ten doubles titles including the 2024 French Open.
