QUEENS COLLEGE–On August 7, Queens College announced its $1.1 million grant made possible by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Judy and Fred Wilpon Family Foundation, expanding upon its involvement with the Kessler Scholars Collaborative through 2030.
The four-year grant renewal aims to propel first-generation, limited income (FGLI) students through academic and community guidance, peer mentoring, and professional development. According to Kessler Scholars, after receiving a total investment of $16.5 million, this collaborative will continue across 15 campuses including Brown University, Cornell University, St. Francis College, and Syracuse University.
“Queens College has long been an engine of social mobility for so many who are the first in their families to attend college. The continuation of this extraordinary support from Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Wilpon Family Foundation aligns with our mission of providing access to a quality academic experience in a supportive and welcoming environment for those who might not otherwise have been able to successfully pursue a higher education degree,” QC President Frank H. Wu said in an August 7 QC press release.
