Category: Philanthropy

Medeiros Scholarship Program

March 3rd, 1986 in Community, Learning, Philanthropy

Boston University creates the Medeiros Scholarship Program, granting full-tuition awards to students from local parochial high schools.

Boston Scholars Program Initiated

March 3rd, 1973 in Community, Philanthropy

The Boston Scholars Program is initiated and provides full-tuition scholarships and pre-college courses for local high school students.

General Alumni Association Established

February 28th, 1928 in Campus, Community, Philanthropy

The General Alumni Association is established and fifty-one years later successfully revives the Scarlet Key, an award that recognizes seniors who have displayed exceptional leadership and dedication to the University.

Trustee Scholarships Established

February 28th, 1882 in Philanthropy

The Trustees establish 64 full-tuition scholarships—32 for men and 32 for women—through the bequest of Isaac Rich. The scholarships adhere to the principle of equal opportunity for men and women, rich and poor, as stated by William Fairfield Warren.