Philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott has donated a $10 million unrestricted gift to the George M. Pullman Educational Foundation, which seeks to provide Cook County students with access to higher education.

The donation was made in late October and supports the nonprofit in giving Pullman Scholars more resources, such as scholarships of up to $40,000 over four years, and services to help students graduate on time with little to no debt.

The nonprofit also supports students with individual monthly check-ins, seminars, career guidance and alumni who mentor current scholars. Recipients also have access to on-demand mental health services as of this school year.

“We designed it organically, yet also intentionally, to not only fund higher education but also to prepare students for succe

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