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Arthur Blank Foundation Launches $50M Scholarship for HBCUs

10/13/2025

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The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a $50 million, 10-year scholarship initiative for Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College.
The program will provide gap scholarships for nearly 10,000 students.
The effort forms part of a broader commitment to HBCUs, totaling over $1.5 billion in prior donations.
HBCU leaders praised the investment as empowering students and strengthening futures.

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The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a $50 million, 10-year scholarship initiative for Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College.
The program will provide gap scholarships for nearly 10,000 students.
The effort forms part of a broader commitment to HBCUs, totaling over $1.5 billion in prior donations.
HBCU leaders praised the investment as empowering students and strengthening futures.