THE ODYSSEY SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENGE

 

The $100 million gift that launched the Odyssey Scholarship Program came with a challenge to Chicago’s alumni, parents, and friends. The anonymous donor’s gift will be entirely spent over a period of fifteen years to support the annual costs of the Odyssey Scholarships. To offer the scholarships after the gift is spent, the University must build an endowment. The challenge is to build $300 million in new endowment to fund the Odyssey Scholarships in perpetuity.

University Trustees have made the Odyssey Scholarship Challenge one of their top priorities. They will match all gifts to the new endowment dollar for dollar until June 30, 2010. They hope that anyone who values Chicago’s commitment to liberal education will participate in this historic challenge. Make a gift now to the Odyssey Scholarship Challenge.

You can name an Odyssey Scholarship to leave a permanent legacy to the College. A combination of matching funds makes the Odyssey Scholarship Challenge an unrivaled investment of your philanthropy. Annuities and trusts can also be used to fund a scholarship. For more details, please contact Paul Seeley, Director, Odyssey Scholarship Challenge, at 773/702-8884 or pseeley@uchicago.edu.


[Jack Toussaint, '09]

Jack Toussaint , '09
“There are people who show they believe in my potential by supporting students like me, and the best way for me to show my gratitude in return is to exceed expectations in the classroom. Scholarships not only made it possible for me to attend Chicago, but have been a key part of my motivation to meet educational goals. ”