McCourt School receives $200K gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Newmark’s gift nearly doubles his previous philanthropy to McCourt and renews a shared commitment to support veterans and military-connected students.
In April 2021, generous funding from Craig Newmark Philanthropies helped establish the Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund , which supports scholarships, experiential learning opportunities and community programs for military-connected students at the McCourt School. Through this gift, McCourt has expanded scholarship funding available to veterans and their families, and allowed student-run organizations like the National Defense Policy Initiative to increase awareness and understanding of the military profession.
Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies and an inaugural member of the McCourt School Advisory Board , is a leading advocate for veterans and their families, and has demonstrated a commitment to supporting organizations that empower service members and their loved ones.
In the 2022-23 academic year, nine scholarships will be awarded to military-connected students across McCourt’s academic programs, renewing support for the current Newmark Scholars who have another year remaining in their programs and extending additional scholarships to new students enrolling in fall 2022. In addition to a financial award, Newmark Scholars have the opportunity to work with Craig Newmark Philanthropies to amplify their work and participate in networking activities.
“Military-connected students bring a rich diversity of lived experience to our classrooms. These students are a vital part of the McCourt community,” said McCourt School Dean Maria Cancian.
After completing their education at McCourt, military-connected students and their civilian peers are catalysts for change in our country, designing and implementing policies that will better serve all Americans, including veterans and their families.
How to become a 2022-23 Newmark Scholar
All U.S. domestic McCourt School applicants to full-time and part-time degree programs who identify as U.S. veterans, active-duty, reserve and/or military-connected are eligible for consideration by submitting a Newmark Scholar application by Monday, February 21, 2022, at 5:00 pm ET. Select applicants will be invited to interview with McCourt School faculty and staff in March 2022, with finalists notified in mid-March.
Learn more about the Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund .