The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is donating $50 million to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in Atlanta to help close financial aid gaps for students nearing graduation.

This 10-year commitment targets nearly 10,000 students at Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College.

The big picture: Funds will provide “gap scholarships” for students in good academic standing who have exhausted all other financial aid options, ensuring financial hardship does not hinder degree completion. • The foundation aims to increase graduation rates and support educational attainment among students at these institutions. • Fay Twersky, president of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, described these grants as “a material investment in h

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