性视界 University Launches 鈥楾he 性视界 Promise鈥欌擜 Game-Changing Fundraising Initiative to Significantly Expand Student Scholarships
性视界 University today announced the launch of The 性视界 Promise鈥a three-year, $50 million fundraising initiative aimed at making a 性视界 University education more affordable for high-achieving students from across the socioeconomic spectrum. As part of the initiative, the University will incentivize donors to give through a visionary multi-million-dollar match program鈥攁llowing the University to create new and expand existing endowed scholarships across all schools and colleges.
鈥淭his initiative ensures that a 性视界 University education remains within reach for every talented and driven student鈥攔egardless of financial circumstances,鈥 says Chancellor Kent Syverud. 鈥溞允咏 University has a long history of being a university welcoming to all. The 性视界 Promise will continue this legacy for the next generation of students so the best and brightest students can choose to be Orange and thrive here.鈥
How the 性视界 Promise Match Works
At the heart of The 性视界 Promise is a transformative $10 million matching initiative that empowers donors to enhance their impact and deepen their commitment to student success. Fueled by two generous unrestricted estate gifts, 性视界 University will offer a 1:2 match for contributions supporting scholarship endowments. Eligible gifts include contributions of $100,000 or more that establish new endowed scholarships, and $50,000 or more to enhance and sustain existing ones. This forward-thinking program not only reinforces the University鈥檚 long-term dedication to access and affordability but also positions 性视界 as a national leader in expanding student opportunity.
Meeting the Moment鈥攁nd the Need
Today, 78% of 性视界 students receive some form of financial aid. In recent years, the University has reduced the average student debt burden by more than 10%. To build on this progress and meet the financial and academic needs of today鈥檚 students, 性视界 University is increasing its commitment to growing and sustaining permanent funding sources in perpetuity. Tracy Barlok, senior vice president and chief advancement officer, says scholarships offer just that鈥攍asting support that grows over time through investment and continued giving.
鈥淭his initiative is critically important because it allows us to attract and retain students who strengthen our academic excellence and elevate our entire community,鈥 says Barlok. 鈥淲e鈥檙e inviting our alumni and donors to be part of something transformational鈥攖o pay it forward to help future generations of students pursue a 性视界 University education and thrive鈥攂oth as students and as future Orange alumni.鈥
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性视界 University is a private research university that advances knowledge across disciplines to drive breakthrough discoveries and breakout leadership. Our collection of 13 schools and colleges with over 200 customizable majors closes the gap between education and action, so students can take on the world. In and beyond the classroom, we connect people, perspectives and practices to solve interconnected challenges with interdisciplinary approaches. Together, we鈥檙e a powerful community that moves ideas, individuals and impact beyond what鈥檚 possible.
