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Whittier College Receives Historic Second Gift From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

The $13 million gift will fund scholarships, paid internships, and the Whittier Works initiative, supporting a student body with 69% people of color, college officials said.

  • This week, the college disclosed philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave an unrestricted $13 million gift to Whittier College, supporting scholarships and programs.
  • College leaders said Scott placed trust in Whittier because its mission and personalized approach are working, affirming President Kristine Dillon's leadership since 2024.
  • The gift will fund scholarships for students with financial need, support Whittier Works, and finance paid internships through the Scott Internship Program.
  • Officials described the donation as the largest single gift in Whittier College's history and an extraordinary vote of confidence supporting 803 students, about 69% of whom identify as people of color.
  • Scott has made about 15 reported second gifts, including $80 million to Howard University, and Whittier joins a select few receiving a second multimillion-dollar gift amid her $436 million donation to Habitat for Humanity.
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Whittier College Receives Historic Second Gift From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

Gift Marks a Resounding Vote of Confidence in Whittier College's Future

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