FanDuel Marks Ohio Sports Betting Anniversary with Third HBCU Donation

FanDuel today announced a third donation to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), supporting students at ten historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across Ohio.

This latest donation celebrates the first anniversary of the launch of mobile sports betting in Ohio.

The funds will help students through UNCF’s Emergency Student Aid program, providing support for technology, housing, food security, tuition, and other education-related expenses. FanDuel will also work with UNCF to recruit students to join its internship program.

The donation benefits students attending Case Western University, Central State University, Chamberlain University, Franklin University, Herzing University-Akron, Ohio State University-Newark Campus, Union Institute & University, Ursuline College, Wilberforce University, and the University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College.

"We truly appreciate the ongoing support from FanDuel, as financial and academic supports like this help make a real difference for HBCUs and their students," said Maurice E. Jenkins, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Fundraising Officer at UNCF. "We look forward to continuing our partnership; students benefit so much from internship opportunities."

The first donation from FanDuel was in February 2021, alongside the Washington Commanders, to support students at Virginia's five HBCUs. FanDuel also donated to support Maryland's four HBCUs in December.