Coco Gauff Donates $100K to Support Tennis Scholarships at HBCUs

The 20-year-old tennis star partners with UNCF to create opportunities for student-athletes at historically Black colleges and universities.

Coco Gauff announced a $100,000 donation to UNCF to fund scholarships for students competing in tennis at HBCUs.
The Coco Gauff Scholarship Program, administered by UNCF, aims to support young Black athletes in both sports and education.
Gauff highlighted her family's deep ties to HBCUs, which have shaped her values and commitment to giving back.
UNCF executive Maurice Jenkins Jr. praised Gauff as one of the youngest major donors in the organization's history, emphasizing her dedication to inspiring future leaders.
Gauff credits her grandmother, a trailblazer in racial integration, and her mother, a lifelong supporter, for inspiring her advocacy and philanthropy.