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The University of Rhode Island received a $65 million gift to provide student scholarships, officials announced Friday.
The donation comes from the estate of alumna Helen Izzi Schilling, who graduated in 1954 with a degree in nutrition and spent five decades working as a dietitian, professor and consultant. Fulfilling a commitment she made with her husband, the gift establishes the Helen Izzi Schilling ’54 and Francis Schilling Scholars Program, an endowed scholarship that will provide up to $20,000 per year for high-achieving undergraduate STEM majors.
“My mother’s education in the sciences formed the foundation of a career that was dedicated to helping people, and that started at the University of Rhode Island,” Dr. Paul J. Schilling said in the news release. “She wanted to make a difference for her alma mater, but most importantly for the students going forward. I am glad that my parents will be remembered for giving students a head start to achieve their goals.”
The first scholarships will be awarded to students applying for admission next fall.
