Howard University Student from Charlotte Credits UNCF Scholarship with Debt-Free Path to Medicine Camryn Bailey, a junior at Howard University in Washington, D.C., is sharing how scholarships from the United Negro College Fund have allowed her to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor without accumulating debt. A Charlotte native who graduated from Charlotte Christian School, Bailey chose to attend a historically Black college after her mother’s positive experience at an HBCU shaped her decision. She is a recipient of the United Negro College Fund and the local UNCF Kieth and Serena Cockrell Scholar program. Bailey emphasized that the scholarships have eliminated financial stress for both her and her family. “It’s definitely taken the financial burden off my shoulders and my parents’ shoulders as well,” she said. “I’ve been able to focus on my academics. I’ve actually gotten two scholarships from UNCF—they’ve just been a big help.” She added that she has not paid any out-of-pocket expenses for her education. “I’m coming out debt-free; I haven’t put a penny toward my education,” she said. Bailey will speak at the 12th Annual Charlotte Mayor’s Masked Ball, a fundraiser held on March 21 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The event supports students attending HBCUs, and the UNCF has helped more than half a million students earn college degrees. “I’m so excited to talk about how UNCF has made such a contribution to my education,” she said. “I definitely just want to speak to that and encourage everyone to donate if they can.” Her long-term goal is to become a doctor and open a clinic for patients who cannot afford healthcare. Bailey said volunteering in hospitals and shadowing relatives in the medical field inspired her to pursue this path.#howard_university #camryn_bailey #united_negro_college_fund #charlotte_mayor_s_masked_ball #charlotte_convention_center
