In record-breaking numbers, Next, Now donors created scholarships, fellowships and new opportunities for Bearcats.

Campaign Highlights

Marian Spencer Scholars honors civil rights leader: This flagship program was launched through philanthropy in 2021—honoring Marian Spencer and awarding Cincinnati Public Schools graduates with full-tuition scholarships and a unique living-learning community.

Developing the next innovative leaders: Funded by donors and matched with UC support, Next Innovation Scholars makes UC a destination for future-minded students across colleges to foster collaboration and innovative thinking.

Hoffman Scholars: Starting in fall 2024, Bearcats at three UC colleges will receive full tuition as part of a new scholarship focused on professional development and interdisciplinary learning.

Emergency funding: In the Next, Now campaign, donors helped keep Bearcats enrolled and on the path to success through emergency funds and the Bearcat Pantry and Resource Center.

College-level scholarships and fellowships: Donors expanded support within UC colleges for students pursuing degrees of all kinds—from first year to honors programs and graduate fellowships.

Webster-Gustin scholars: During the Next, Now campaign, 40 UC medical students received life-changing full tuition scholarships to fund their medical training.

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