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MacKenzie Scott Gives Bowie State $50 Million, the University’s Largest Gift

The unrestricted donation reflects a 2025 surge of large, no-strings support to Maryland HBCUs.

Overview

  • Bowie State officials say the funds will strengthen the endowment, expand scholarships, support research and improve the student experience.
  • The contribution is unrestricted, giving university leaders full discretion over how to deploy the money.
  • Scott previously gave Bowie State $25 million in 2020, bringing her total support to $75 million.
  • The gift follows recent record awards of $63 million to Morgan State University and $38 million to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
  • Coppin State University remains the only Maryland HBCU not yet named as a recipient of a Scott donation.