We are grateful for all Make Way champions who have invested in WashU students.
Make Way: Our Student Initiative publicly launched on October 6, 2022. Gifts and commitments for the Make Way initiative January 1, 2019–December 31, 2023 are showcased below.
32,367
Donor households
$401.7M
For Make Way priorities
15
Since July 1, 2023
237
Since January 1, 2019
$218.8M
Undergraduate scholarships
$113.3M
Graduate student support
$69.5M
Student experience
180
Since July 1, 2023
17
Gifts of $250K+
$125K
Raised for Make Way
The Catalyst Challenge has inspired 16 donors to commit over $10M for endowed undergraduate scholarships.
26 households have participated in the Step-Up Challenge, making a total impact of more than a $1M.
12 total households have participated in the Hamilton Healthy Challenge for parents, families, and young alumni.
Two households have participated in the WashULaw Opportunity Challenge.
Jenna Bennett, a first-generation student at the School of Medicine, wants to help underserved patients from rural communities, and her scholarship support makes this dream possible. Watch to learn more about her story.
Make Way: Our Student Initiative is building resources for undergraduate scholarships, graduate scholarships and fellowships, and the student experience, allowing WashU to remove financial barriers for qualified students. With the help of generous supporters, we can offer all students countless opportunities to learn to think critically and across disciplines before going out to make their unique mark on the world.
