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Beginning in spring 2001, 10 students will be chosen annually to participate in an eight- to 10-week paid internship program. During the internship, students will work on corporate projects under the guidance of a mentor at UPS facilities in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; and Mahwah, NJ.

“I am very excited about this partnership with UPS, which will provide students with a great opportunity to obtain financial assistance and gain hands-on experience working with UPS executives,” said William H. Gray, III, president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund. “This program will be an excellent vehicle for exposing our students to the vast opportunities that exist in corporate America.”

The students, who are second-semester sophomores pursuing degrees in computer science, engineering, information technology or marketing will also receive need-based scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The scholarships can be renewed for students who continue to meet program requirements.

“UPS’s partnership with the UNCF is part of our ongoing commitment to provide educational and workplace opportunities to our nation’s youth,” said Evern Cooper, executive director of The UPS Foundation and UPS vice president. “The skills the students acquire during the internships will be an excellent complement to their academic activities as they prepare themselves for future careers.”

UPS and The UPS Foundation

The UPS Foundation is committed to making a difference through focused funding programs in the areas of human welfare, education and volunteerism. Founded in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Ga., The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its support will clearly impact social concerns. In 2000, The UPS Foundation donated more than $37.2 million to charitable organizations worldwide.

UPS is the world's largest express carrier and package delivery company, serving more than 200 countries and territories with 360,000 employees worldwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., the company resides on the Web at www.ups.com.

For more information on UPS and its community involvement, please visit UPS Community Crossroads at www.community.ups.com.

United Negro College Fund

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the nation’s oldest and most successful African American higher education assistance organization. Its mission is to enhance the quality of education by providing financial assistance to deserving students, raising operating funds for 39 member colleges and universities, and increasing access to technology for students and faculty. UNCF administers more than 450 scholarships and fellowships to students and faculty who attend member colleges and universities, other historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and majority institutions throughout the country. In its 56-year history, UNCF has raised over US$1.6 billion to promote higher education achievement and has helped more than 300,000 students earn undergraduate and graduate degrees. For more information on UNCF visit www.uncf.org.

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