Ellucian Foundation Awards $600,000+ in PATH Scholarships to 47 Colleges and Universities Globally to Support Student Financial Success
Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH) scholarships address financial stressors affecting student mental health, retention and academic performance
RESTON, VA – The Ellucian Foundation, established in 2020 by Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced the institutions selected to receive 2024 Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH) Scholarships. The PATH Scholarship provides grants to higher education institutions globally to directly benefit students facing economic hardships and educational disruptions.
"The PATH Scholarship is a cornerstone of Ellucian's commitment to student success and equity and we are pleased to present 47 colleges and universities with grants this year," said Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian. "Recent data from our Student Voice Report shows that 59% of students considered dropping out due to financial stress, with many reporting impacts on mental health and academic performance. The PATH Scholarship programme aims to lighten these pressures so that financial constraints are not a barrier to completing education."
The PATH Scholarship awards block grants of $10,000, $15,000 and $25,000 (USD) to higher education institutions to help students cover items such as housing, tuition and food. Individual students receive a maximum award of $1,500 (USD) with limited exceptions.
"The Ellucian Foundation's support will provide students at risk for dropping out due to financial distress with funding to enable them to persist in pursuing their degrees," said Kimberly B. Gentry, Associate Vice Chancellor, Corporate and Foundation Relations, University of Massachusetts Boston. "By targeting a critical need that can derail the plans of our first-generation, low-income undergraduates, the PATH Scholarship advances our university's top strategic priority, student success."
"The Ellucian Foundation supports equitable educational opportunities for all students, regardless of socioeconomic background, across the globe," said Jennifer Welding, Executive Director of the Ellucian Foundation. "We are thrilled to continue our support for student success and well-being through the PATH Scholarship programme, delivering lasting impact on the lives of students."
Kirsten Weeks, Senior Director, Strategic Operations and ESG at Ellucian and Board Member for the Ellucian Foundation added: "Financial barriers should never stand in the way of student success. The PATH Scholarship is a vital resource that empowers institutions to provide direct support to students facing economic hardship. By alleviating financial stress, we're helping students stay on track to achieve their academic and career goals."
This year's PATH cohort, selected by an independent judging committee, includes 36 U.S. institutions and 11 institutions across Australia, Canada, Colombia, and Ireland – including:
United States:
- Bluefield State University
- California State University-Bakersfield
- California State University-San Bernardino
- Colorado State University-Global
- Eastern Illinois University
- Eastern Oregon University
- Galveston College
- Georgia Gwinnett College
- Grayson College
- Indiana University Indianapolis
- Kentucky State University
- Montana State University-Northern
- Montclair State University
- Nevada State University
- Northern Arizona University
- Prairie View A&M University
- Red Rocks Community College
- State University of New York-Alfred State College of Technology
- State University of New York-Morrisville
- St. Mary's College of Maryland
- Temple University
- Texas A&M International University
- Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
- University of Colorado-Denver
- University of Houston
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County
- University of Massachusetts-Boston
- University of Montana-Western
- University of Nebraska-Omaha
- University of North Carolina-Greensboro
- University of North Texas-Dallas
- University of South Alabama
- University of West Alabama
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Western Connecticut State University
Australia:
- Charles Sturt University
- Flinders University
Canada:
- Wilfrid Laurier University
Colombia:
- CESA - Colegio de Estudios Superiores en Administración
- Corporación Universitaria Santa Rosa de Cabal-UNISARC
- Fundacion Universidad del Norte
- Instituto Superior de Ciencias Sociales y Económico Familiares-ICSEF
- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- Universidad de los Andes
- Universidad Tecnologica de Bolivar
Ireland:
- University College Dublin
For this year's scholarship, in the U.S., all four-year public institutions that are eligible to participate in the Federal Title IV Student aid programmes were invited to apply, with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) strongly encouraged to apply. Additionally, non-profit higher educational institutions in Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Ireland, Lebanon, Mexico, and the United Kingdom were eligible to apply.
ABOUT THE ELLUCIAN FOUNDATION PATH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
The Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH) Scholarship is provided by the Ellucian Foundation, established in 2020 by Ellucian, the leading technology solutions provider for higher education. After all 2024 grants are distributed, the PATH Scholarship programme will have provided more than $2.9 million in grants. More than 2,650 students have received PATH Scholarships through their higher education institutions. For more information or to get involved, visit: https://stayonpath.org/.
