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The Marcus Foundation is investing millions in Jewish adult education through its first major national grant to Chabad's learning program. The groundbreaking partnership nearly doubled fundraising at this year's leadership summit.
The Marcus Foundation donated $3.8 million to the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, marking its first major national grant to Chabad. The gift will help expand adult Jewish education across 2,000 communities in 11 languages.
A Torrington student is celebrating alongside 41 others after receiving scholarships from the Oregon Trail Community Foundation for the 2026-2027 school year. The foundation is making higher education more accessible for dozens of Wyoming families.
The Richland County Foundation is opening its scholarship application season, offering financial support to students at every stage of their educational journey. Last year alone, the foundation awarded over $1 million to help local students pursue their dreams.
More than $50,000 in scholarships awaits Fall River students this year, continuing a three-decade tradition of investing in local education. Since 1995, the Foundation has awarded nearly $1 million to help students pursue their dreams.
Two family foundations in Poland are building a culture of giving after decades of communist rule made wealth building impossible. Their scholarship programs have already helped over 1,000 young people access top education.
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County celebrated 46 students receiving $193,500 in scholarships, connecting young scholars with the donors investing in their futures. The annual reception brought together generations of neighbors committed to making education accessible. #
Ghana's government has launched a bold plan to establish 12 new public universities across the country, bringing higher education closer to communities that have long lacked access. A 17-member committee will design the roadmap to make this educational expansion a reality.
The Southeast Polk Education Foundation just handed teachers a $30,000 check to fund creative classroom projects. The money will support innovation grants that help educators bring world-class learning experiences to their students.
Three sons are honoring their parents, beloved Alton School District educators Jim and Emily Wigger, by creating a scholarship for students pursuing careers that serve their communities. The $2,000 award launches this April through the Alton Educational Foundation.
Seven Texas high school seniors just received life-changing news: they're splitting $70,000 in college scholarships from a foundation that's now invested over $1 million in local students. The Taylor-Odom Foundation is making higher education possible for Liberty County graduates who might not otherwise afford it.
Three sisters discovered their ancestors were enslaved by the Jesuit Church and turned that revelation into a foundation transforming how America confronts its past. The Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation now connects descendants of enslaved and enslavers to heal racial wounds through education, scholarships, and community care.
Nineteen Garfield High School students received scholarships and awards from the Desmond Jackson Foundation, which has invested $50,000 in Seattle students over three years. The foundation honors the memory of a young man lost to violence by creating educational opportunities for African American students.
Five high school seniors whose parents work at military installations just received life-changing scholarships worth $10,000 each. The Corvias Foundation is celebrating 20 years of supporting military families with $20 million in educational support.
President William Ruto just opened the door to formal education for thousands of children who've been learning outside the system. Kenya will now recognize Madrasa, Duksi, and pastoral programs as official pathways to opportunity.
A beloved school superintendent who dedicated a decade to Martha's Vineyard students left behind $180,000 to fund scholarships for local students pursuing higher education. The fund prioritizes future teachers, ensuring Dr. James H. Weiss's passion for education lives on.
When a Vietnamese student's Harvard admission went viral, it sparked a national conversation about education, opportunity, and the power of perseverance. The story reveals how deeply Vietnam believes in education as a path to a better life.
The African Union just opened applications for grants worth up to $50,000 to transform education across Africa. With millions of children still out of school, innovators now have funding to create solutions that could change everything.
A Georgia foundation honoring a teen who died days before graduation is now offering scholarships to students at all three Troup County high schools. Nine awards totaling over $10,000 will help seniors pursue their dreams in 2026.
Over 200 education leaders from across Africa will gather in Dakar this June to share groundbreaking innovations in learning, with a spotlight on teaching children in their native languages. The historic conference marks the first time the world's highest education prize comes to Africa.
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