FanDuel donates $1 million to support HBCU students in North Carolina

FanDuel has announced a fourth $1 million donation supporting the UNCF (United Negro College Fund). The fund's mission is to build a nationally recognized pipeline of under-represented students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates.

The donation will financially support students at 11 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across North Carolina, the sports betting giant said Tuesday.

FanDuel is an Official Sports Betting Partner of the Carolina Panthers and made the donation to the UNCF on September 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.

"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."

Through the donation, UNCF will provide direct support through 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.

Larry A. Griffith, executive vice president for programs and student services at UNCF, said: "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.

"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."

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.