""The humanities have been whacked as a field and attacked daily. I wanted to provide some real firepower for students who are committed to continuing in the humanities but don't always have the financial backing to do it.""
""The scholarship will fund two annual awards aimed at helping undergraduates reach key milestones on the path to doctoral study. One award of up to $7,000 will support expenses such as research and fieldwork, study abroad and graduate school preparation.""
Enrollment declines and political scrutiny are pressuring the humanities in higher education, leading to budget cuts and a focus on workforce-aligned degrees. At CUNY's Macaulay Honors College, Gary Schwartz established a $250,000 scholarship to support students pursuing graduate studies in the humanities. The scholarship aims to provide financial assistance for research, study abroad, and graduate preparation, addressing the needs of undergraduates who may lack resources. Two annual awards will be given to help students reach doctoral study milestones starting in the 2027-28 academic year.
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