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Weatherhead Foundation pledges additional $50 million to Tulane University

The scholarship gift will help Tulane attract more students whose academic achievements are matched only by their passion for community service. 

The Weatherhead Foundation has pledged another $50 million to Tulane to fund scholarships for students with a passion for community service.

June 24, 2011: Two years after committing $50 million to create a critical mass of extraordinary university-wide professorships at Tulane University, the Weatherhead Foundation has pledged another $50 million to help Tulane attract more students whose academic achievements are matched only by their passion for community service.

The Weatherhead Scholars Program will be the first program of its kind in the country sponsored by a single donor with the vision of advancing the overall reputation and community engagement impact of the entire Tulane University community. Weatherhead Scholars will be among the world's most academically qualified and will also be dedicated to building a better world through public service. More...