(BPRW) UNCF Scholarship Alleviates College Financial Debt  

( BPRW) UNCF Scholarship Alleviates College Financial DebtBy Marlena Chertock( Black PR Wire ) Sophia Jacobs knew she wanted to attend Spelman College, one of UNCF’s member institutions, because the school “is known for sisterhood and Black excellence, ” she said. “ I wanted to be a part of this tradition to boost the goal of changing the world for the better. ”Jacobs, a first-generation university student, improved the lives of her other students in many ways. One was by creating a computer use and transfer system. “ I worked on this project for the whole of my sophomore year as the secretary of Spelman technology services in the Spelman Student Government Association ( SSGA), ” she shared. “ When the SSGA announced that the plan had suddenly become available to students, in my junior season, I was glad at the information that my brother students experiencing financial hardship would be able to get support and resources for all their scientific endeavors at Spelman College. ” While at Spelman, Jacobs received the Slater-Millner Scholars Fund, administered by UNCF. Dr. Nancy Slater and Dr. Alan Millner developed the award to provide financial support to juniors who are on a pre-med record with a demonstrated interest in serving underprivileged areas. The program also offers mentoring and advising companies through the Ascension Medical Educators – Aspiring Physicians Program. “UNCF and fellowships such as the Slater-Millner Scholars Fund have been huge factors in my educational voyage by helping to alleviate my monetary debts by 70 percent, ” Jacobs shared. “The annual recurring financial assistance has helped me pay for urgent charge concerns, such as education and accommodation, when I was unable to help myself as a full-time pupil. ”“Without this fellowship supporting my college costs, I would have had to move to an undergraduate college closer to home to prevent housing costs, ” she continued. “With the unwavering support of the Slater-Millner Scholars Fund from UNCF, I was able to accomplish my undergraduate degree needs at Spelman College. ” In May 2025, Jacobs graduated from Spelman with a bachelor of science in science, on the pre-medical track. She is presently preparing to enter Temple University’s School of Podiatric Medicine for graduate studies. She plans to become a practicing podiatrist focusing on diabetic scar treatment, limb salvage or sports medicine. “ I am eternally grateful to award partners at UNCF for the remarkable impact they have on our Dark school area, ” she said.