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Extending Financial Aid Beyond the Yard
By providing additional support to Harvard College students from low-income backgrounds, launch grants will help many soon-to-be graduates navigate the transition to life after Harvard.
Stories of Generosity and Impact for Harvard’s Philanthropic Leaders
We are deeply grateful for and inspired by the remarkable generosity of the alumni, parents, and friends of Harvard University who are enabling far-reaching and impactful work across all our Schools.
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By providing additional support to Harvard College students from low-income backgrounds, launch grants will help many soon-to-be graduates navigate the transition to life after Harvard.
“Coming from Tanzania, East Africa, and being on full financial aid here, every opportunity like this represents more than just financial support; it embodies hope, validation, and a reminder that my dreams and aspirations are recognized, valued, and supported. And it ignites an even stronger desire to excel and give back to the community.”
— INNOCENT MUNAI ’25
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The generosity of numerous donors has enabled the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) to expand scholarships for master’s students in perpetuity.
“Teachers are centrally important in our communities, and the positive impact of an equity-focused, effective teacher can be nearly limitless.”
— HGSE DEAN BRIDGET TERRY LONG PHD ’00
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Through a match program, Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) donors help expand opportunities for talented students to make a difference at Harvard and beyond.
36 donors contributed, unlocking matching funds to raise more than $8.5M in total.
45 alumni from across the University, including 19 GSD alumni, supported the match.
Nearly 20% of match gifts came from donors outside the United States.