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MacKenzie Scott is bypassing the Ivy League and rewriting the $79 billion higher ed playbook by giving to HBCUs and community colleges — Donald Trump | ChamberLight

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▼ Bad look for TrumpEthics / Corruption Budget / Spending Education

MacKenzie Scott is bypassing the Ivy League and rewriting the $79 billion higher ed playbook by giving to HBCUs and community colleges

President Trump proposed a 14.4% reduction in federal Title III funding, impacting HBCUs and other under-resourced colleges.

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21 stories · 87–91 · updated Sep 25, 2026

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Published Apr 16, 2026

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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated over $1.2 billion to HBCUs and community colleges, providing a critical financial safety net as the Trump administration proposes a 14.4% cut to federal support for under-resourced institutions.