GlobeNewswire·Nov 5, 2026, 2:43 PM ET

UNCF Empower Me Tour Continues in Milwaukee, WI, on Nov. 10th with College Readiness Conference, Offering Scholarships and On-Site College Admissions

The UNCF Empower Me Tour (EMT) will host the 2026 Milwaukee College Readiness Fair at the Baird Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Over 500 graduating high school seniors are expected to attend the event featuring on-site college admissions, prep workshops, HBCU representatives, & on-site scholarship applications.
Graduating seniors can apply for an exclusive $2,500 EMT Scholarship via the official Empower Me Tour website.
The EMT program was formed over 17 years ago by founding sponsor Wells Fargo to inspire students to pursue four-year degrees & build financial literacy.
Attendees will receive expert advice on college preparation, the HBCU experience, personal finances, empowerment, & personal branding.
Students will have opportunities to interview for college admissions & apply for scholarships from select institutions during the event.
The EMT is sponsored by Wells Fargo, P&G, Cox Enterprises, FedEx, Ford Philanthropy, & Paul Mitchell Schools.
Since its inception, the EMT has awarded over $25 million in scholarships, with more than $5 million offered to students last year.
UNCF, founded in 1944, has raised over $6 billion to support higher education access & awards over 13,000 scholarships annually totaling more than $64 million.
Registration for the free event is available at www.empowermetour.org.