Spelman College Receives Generous 16.5 Million Gift from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

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A 10-year Scholarship Commitment for Spelman Juniors and Seniors

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation provided a generous $16.5 million gift to Spelman College. The gift will fund scholarships for students with a special focus on supporting juniors and seniors with the greatest financial need.

Rosalind "Roz" Brewer, C'84, Interim President of Spelman College

Arthur M. Blank, chairman of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

News and Updates

A Historic Gift from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

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A Message from Interim President Rosalind "Roz" Brewer

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AJC: A $16.5 million investment in Atlanta’s future leaders

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Bloomberg Interview With Interim President Rosalind "Roz" Brewer, C'84

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Celebrating the Impact of the Gift

  • Empowers Student Success: Provides critical financial support that enables Spelman scholars to focus on completing their degrees and launching their careers.
  • Reduces Financial Stress: Helps alleviate the financial burden for juniors and seniors, allowing them to concentrate on academic and personal growth.
  • Expands Access to Education: Reflects a strong commitment to the belief that a world-class education should be accessible to all deserving students, regardless of financial circumstance.
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation