Anonymous donor pledges $225 million to a US college as it launches a $450 million fundraising campaign; students could get more scholarships and financial aid
- An anonymous donor has pledged $225 million to Centre College in Kentucky, US, to establish a fund aimed at expanding scholarship opportunities and supporting academic excellence.
- Announced on October 16, 2026, the gift will anchor the institution's $450 million fundraising campaign, its most ambitious in its 207-year history.
- The Centre Forever Fund, created through the contribution, will provide endowed merit-based and need-based scholarships, helping talented students access higher education.
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- An anonymous donor has pledged $225 million to Centre College in Kentucky, US, to establish a fund aimed at expanding scholarship opportunities and supporting academic excellence.
- Announced on October 16, 2026, the gift will anchor the institution's $450 million fundraising campaign, its most ambitious in its 207-year history.
- The Centre Forever Fund, created through the contribution, will provide endowed merit-based and need-based scholarships, helping talented students access higher education.
Sources: Times of India