One of the most well-known educational funds in Black history is the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Founded in 1944, the UNCF is the largest minority education organization in the United States. Its mission is to provide financial assistance to help African American students attend and graduate from college. The UNCF has provided scholarships and support to hundreds of thousands of students over the years, helping to increase access to higher education for Black communities.

Another important educational fund in Black history is the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), which was established in 1987. The TMCF provides scholarships, internships, and other support to students attending public historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The fund is named in honor of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice and a pioneering civil rights attorney who fought to end racial segregation in schools.

These educational funds, along with many others, have played a crucial role in helping to address disparities in educational opportunities and access for Black students. They continue to be important resources for supporting the academic success and advancement of African American individuals in higher education.