FanDuel Donates $1M to UNCF to Support Students from North Carolina HBCUs

FanDuel, the premier online sportsbook and betting app, issued a fourth $1 million donation supporting the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) on Wednesday, according to the news release.

FanDuel gave a fourth $1 million donation to UNCF to help financially support students at 11 HBCUs in North Carolina

The UNCF’s mission is to build a nationally recognized system for under-represented students to help them become highly qualified college graduates. The donation will financially support students at 11 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across North Carolina.

Furthermore, FanDuel is an official sports betting partner of the Carolina Panthers and made the donation to the UNCF on Sept. 29 in the form of a check presentation at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, with UNCF and FanDuel executives taking part in the ceremony.

Through the donation, UNCF will provide direct support via its Emergency Student Aid program and help students at each of the institutions in a variety of areas, including technology, housing, food security, tuition, and other education-related expenses.

“We are thrilled to extend our work with the UNCF to support the HBCU community across North Carolina,” said Alison Kutler, Vice President, Responsible Gaming and Community Impact at FanDuel.

“FanDuel is steadfast in its commitment to making a positive impact in the communities in which we operate our sportsbook, and we look forward to supporting hard-working students at institutions throughout the state.”

List of the 11 institutions impacted by the donation

Additionally, the 11 institutions in North Carolina impacted by the donation include Barber-Scotia College, Bennett College, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Livingstone College, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, St. Augustine’s University, Shaw University, and Winston-Salem State University.

“As a steadfast supporter of UNCF and HBCU students, FanDuel is setting an exemplary standard for other private entities to emulate in making investments in deserving students who need a helping hand to fulfill their goal of completing their college education,” said Larry A. Griffith, Executive Vice President for Programs and Student Services, UNCF.

“We commend FanDuel for its ongoing commitment and support as together we will continue empowering HBCUs and their students to flourish and to remain focused on their crucial mission in higher education.”