IPC Brown Annual Fund Scholarship

Providing financial support for the demonstrated need of exceptional African American and Black undergraduates.

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Created in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Black Student Walkout of 1968, the Inman Page Black Alumni Council (IPC) Brown Annual Fund (BAF) Scholarship is one avenue for donors to foster academic excellence through a diverse and inclusive community of scholars at Brown.

Since the scholarship was announced at the 2018 Black Alumni Reunion, it has received resounding support from the Brown alumni community. To get the scholarship off the ground, donors contributed $130,000 in just four months—enabling the launch of the scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year. Donor support of the IPC BAF Scholarship has continued to grow exponentially, cumulatively supporting 39 students with demonstrated need for financial aid and creating a community of recipients and supporters.

Foster academic excellence

Cultivate a fully diverse and inclusive community of scholars at Brown by giving to the IPC BAF Scholarship today.

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Being a recipient of this scholarship is incredible. People who don't even know me are rooting for me and my success. Knowing that others want to see me win and beat the odds makes me want to do just that and more.

Zakiyah Whitaker '23 IPC BAF Scholarship recipient
 
Zakiyah Whitaker '23

About Affinity Scholarships

Brown offers all admitted undergraduate students full financial aid to meet demonstrated financial need, based solely on the amount of that need. A financial aid offer may consist of any combination of state grant, federal grant, and work-study/campus employment. The remaining demonstrated need is met with a Brown University Scholarship that does not have to be repaid. Funding for a Brown University Scholarship may come from various sources, including our affinity scholarships. Some of these funding sources have a donor preference, such as the IPC BAF Scholarship, which provides financial support with a preference for exceptional African American and Black students with demonstrated need for financial aid, while others do not.

Once an admitted student matriculates, the Office of Financial Aid informs the Division of Advancement of the amount of each student’s Brown University Scholarship award. The Division of Advancement matches available Donor Preference Scholarships to students. Regardless of the availability of Donor Preference Scholarships, all students receive the full amount of the Brown University Scholarship award that was determined by the Office of Financial Aid, without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law or Brown University policy. Thus, affinity-supported scholarships, such as the IPC BAF Scholarship, aid the University in providing all undergraduate students with sufficient financial aid.

Establishing a Named IPC BAF Scholarship

The IPC BAF Scholarship demonstrates not only Brown’s commitment to African American and Black students, but also the greater alumni community’s support of Brown’s efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive student body. Through named IPC BAF Scholarships, our community can have an even greater impact.

These scholarships provide need-based financial aid for domestic undergraduate students at Brown. Establishing your own IPC BAF Scholarship requires either a four- or five-year commitment of $25,000+ per year or a one-time gift of $100,000+.

IPC Brown Annual Fund Scholarship Challenge

through June 30, 2025

All gifts to the IPC BAF Scholarship will be matched dollar-for-dollar—up to $400,000—now through June 30, 2025. Dollars raised will directly support financial aid for undergraduate students. This generous challenge match is sponsored by President’s Leadership Council member Holly R. Hagens ’93 & Todd Sisitsky, along with the Backstrom Family Foundation, Jason T. Backstrom ’07 (in memory of Desirée N. Bennett, ’78, P ’07), and other anonymous donors.

For information about specific giving opportunities, please contact:

Alyssia Coates, Ph.D.
Senior Director of Development, Inclusive Philanthropic Engagement
+1 (401) 863-1221
alyssia_coates@brown.edu

Impact funds, like the IPC Brown Annual Fund Scholarship, are part of the Brown Annual Fund family. Donor support of these giving options amplifies a key University priority. Your gift made to an impact fund will be used where it's most needed within the fund's focus area, empowering the University to be strategic and effective with every dollar.

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