“I cannot possibly adequately articulate my gratitude for Ms. Scott’s vote of confidence in the mission and activities of the college by allowing us to allocate the resources as we believe are in the best interest of the college,” said NOC President Diana Morris in the post.
And the money is well-needed; about 80% of students at the college receive financial aid and/or scholarships, with 75% of the pupils completing their degrees with zero debt.
Brad Purdy, Chair of the NOC Foundation Board of Trustees and an alumni of the college, emphasized how the donation does not negate the need for future funding.
“We hope this announcement will make our donors even more excited when they open their mail to find information about the annual year-end Greater Gifts drive, recognizing that the college will be using the unrestricted gift from MacKenzie Scott to create new scholarships and programs,” Purdy said.
In Winnebago, Nebraska Scott donated $5 million to Little Priest Tribal College. The donation was the largest gift in history to the college, which was established by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska in 1996.
“The LPTC Board of Trustees has committed these funds entirely to the campus project, expected to begin in mid-2026. This investment will not only expand our physical footprint but also empower us to better serve our students, community, and generations to come.”
