» Top 10 reasons to give to odyssey

No.10

Your gift helps secure Homer’s entire gift and makes the program permanent.

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No.9

University Trustees are matching every dollar you give with one of their own through June 2010.

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No.8

You or a group of friends can name a College Scholarship with a gift of $75,000, payable over 5 years.

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No.7

To help Chicago stay competitive with other schools that have reduced loan obligations.

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No.6

To help the College recruit top students who might otherwise never apply to a private university.

Impact »

No.5

You reaffirm the democratic principle that tomorrow’s leaders can come from all segments of society.

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No.4

Rigorous inquiry demands immersion; reducing debt allows students to take full advantage of a Chicago education.

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No.3

The widest range of voices and experiences invigorates Chicago’s intellectual community.

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No.2

Reducing debt frees students to choose majors and career paths true to their passions and interest.

Scholarships »

No.1

You are providing to a new generation of scholars the transformative power of a Chicago education, regardless of their economic circumstances.

Progress »

» Challenge progress

Chart: Progress

The Odyssey Scholarship Challenge has raised over $33.8M to date.
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» By The Numbers

Mitch: Impact

Mitch Salm, Class of 2009, explains the financial workings of the Odyssey Scholarship Challenge in this short video.