CBC Spouses
The Congressional Black Caucus Spouses
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses are comprised of the wives and husbands of the African American members of the United States Congress. The CBC Spouses were established in 1976 as a part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF). For more than 25 years, the CBC Spouses have worked with corporate sponsors to establish educational and training opportunities for high school and college students. The CBC Spouses laid the groundwork for the establishment of CBCF’s internship and fellowship programs and, in 1988, the CBC Spouses established its first education scholarship program. Since then they have awarded more than $9 million in scholarships to deserving students across the country.
As tuition costs rise, education funding is constantly being cut. The need for college assistance remains critical while options for receiving financial support are becoming more limited. It is the responsibility of organizations like the CBC Spouses to ensure that minority students enjoy the same benefits of a good education as any other young person who dreams of getting a college education. The CBC Spouses founders envisioned a mission to assist the youth of today while helping to prepare the next generation of leaders. The CBC Spouses have dedicated their time to fulfilling their mission to change the quality of life for youth who might not otherwise attend college.
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