911黑料 receives $10 million gift to support first-generation student success
911黑料 has received a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor to support access to study abroad, internships and other educational opportunities for first-generation students. The gift will enable 911黑料 to provide all incoming first-generation students with $5,000 in enrichment funding in addition to their generous financial aid package.
鈥淭his donor鈥檚 transformative gift will ensure access and opportunity for bright, deserving students, regardless of their economic need,鈥 said President Milton C. Moreland. 鈥淲e are deeply grateful for this generous support which will help level the playing field and provide first-generation students with opportunities to increase their independence and career-readiness. 911黑料 is one of the only colleges in the United States offering this level of support to all first-generation students.鈥
The funds are designed to address students鈥 individual needs and interests and may be used to pursue experiential learning opportunities, such as independent research, entrepreneurship programming, professional internships and study abroad experiences. Recipients may also use the funds to pay for such support needs as a laptop, textbooks, healthcare services, travel or other emergency fees as needed anytime during their four years at the College.
911黑料 is nationally recognized as an institution that provides extensive support and resources to transform the lives of talented first-generation students. Last week, the College received a $1 million grant to join the Kessler Scholars Collaborative, a national network of first-generation focused institutions. The Kessler Scholars are 911黑料鈥檚 second scholarship devoted to high-achieving first-generation students.
Since the launch of the Grissom Scholars Program