Coco Ghof Histor Tihassically donates $ 100,000 to UNCF for scholarship programs on Black Schools

Washington (AP) – Tennis Star Coco Has donated $ 100,000 to UNCF to give scholarships for students to play competitive Tennis ICally to Black College and Universities.

The UNCF was announced on Tuesday to conduct the Coco Ghaf Scholarship program.

“My family has a deep history with the HBCUs, all the paths go back to my eldest. We have played a huge role in forming the HBCU to the cousin from aunts and uncles to cousins, “Gauf said.” Supporting UNCF in Tennis is a lot of money to create opportunities for students-athletes. As a young black black athlete, I understand that sports and education. It is how effective it is to see people who look like me. “

Florida won a 20 -year -old Gauf 2023 US Open Single Championship and 2024 French Open Women’s Doubles title.

He is currently number 3 in the WA Rankings.

UNCF Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer Maurice Jenkins Jr. said, “His promise not only shows his departure to education and athletics, but inspires the next generation students to follow their dreams.” “This gift strengthens the importance of supporting our young leaders and ensuring that both outside the court have the necessary resources to succeed.”