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Sep 28, 2021

Bates College announces $100 million initiative to expand access for talented students who are Pell eligible, low income, or undocumented

The $100 million effort is powered by a $50 million challenge grant from the Schuler Education Foundation that will be matched dollar for dollar by Bates donors. “This is a game changer for Bates,” says President Clayton Spencer.

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