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Thank you to for another generous donation to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø! This week, the Foundation gifted a $934,000 award that will benefit first-generation transfer 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. When combined with state and private matching funds, the gift will have a total scholarship impact of $3.3 million over four years and provide opportunities for several hundred 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
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With this special gift to the University, the Johnson Transfer Scholars Program at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø aims to improve the retention, matriculation, graduation and career readiness of first-generation transfer 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. This includes important wrap-around support and career services designed to enhance overall employability upon graduation.
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In the past, the Johnson Scholarship Foundation invested in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 51³Ô¹ÏÍø with a grant to support the Office of First-Generation Student Success, as well as scholarships for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø with disabilities. During the pandemic, the Foundation also awarded funding to provide student laptops that accommodated e-learning.
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I am grateful for the Johnson Scholarship Foundation’s dedication to serving disadvantaged 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and its commitment to improving access to higher education for all. This recent gift is a valued contribution that will help 51³Ô¹ÏÍø further its efforts to eliminate equity gaps in degree completion.

We look forward to welcoming the first cohort of Johnson Transfer Scholars in fall 2022!