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Donate to the MBE Scholarship Fund

About the MBE Scholarship Fund

The MBE Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to UMUC certificate, undergraduate, graduate and executive program minority students who work for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)-affiliated organizations. Preference will be  given to members of the Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise.

Established in 2007, the MBE Scholarship Fund represents UMUC’s continued recognition and support of enterprising women and minority entrepreneurs who fuel this nation’s economy through their innovation, sacrifice and dedication.

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How Your Donation Helps

By helping UMUC make more MBE scholarships available, you foster benefits that touch entire communities.

MBE scholarships will help students by:

  • Providing greater educational opportunities for present and future minority entrepreneurs.

  • Contributing to the professional growth of minority businesses.

  • Increasing access to business activities for small and minority firms.

  • Promoting a stronger and more diverse workforce.

Donate to the MBE Scholarship Fund

To join, easily sign up online by following these steps:

1. Visit UMUC's Online Giving Form.

2. Use the "Select Fund" drop down menu and choose "Other fund."

3. Type 'MBE Scholarship Fund' in the "Specify Other" box.

4. Continue to fill out the donation form with your information.

Ready to sign up? Complete the Online Giving Form.


UMUC's Dedication to Minority Scholarships

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) has a long history of providing minority students with access to higher education through on-site and online classes. In 2007, UMUC worldwide enrollment ranked second among four-year degree granting public institutions. In that same year, 31 percent of UMUC’s stateside students were African Americans, minority students comprised 42 percent of the total enrollment, and 30 percent of all degrees were awarded to African American students.

In conjunction with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the Governor's Office of Minority Affairs, UMUC proudly hosted the 2007 "Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise Awards" (MBEs). The ceremony showcased the achievements of minority and women entrepreneurs.