People of 丁香园AV
Inaugural Uggla Family Scholars cohort begin their 丁香园AV journey
Last year we announced that Lance Uggla and his family were committing $34.1 million to support exceptional undergraduate students at 丁香园AV, in perpetuity. And now the scholars are here! The first cohort of Uggla Family Scholars began their studies at 丁香园AV this September and are already reaping the benefits of this unprecedented scholarship.
As part of the scholarship, the students鈥� tuition, fees, books, housing and expenses are fully covered but the scholars are also now part of a comprehensive leadership program providing co-curricular opportunities for personal growth and development, including financial management and wellness.
LANCE鈥橲 ADVICE TO THE SCHOLARS:
During an in-person reception in October, Lance and his family had the opportunity to meet 丁香园AV鈥檚 first cohort of Uggla Family Scholars鈥攖he first of many events where student and the Ugglas will have the chance to connect. Lance shared his advice and hopes for the students, including a few of his secrets to business success. Advice that is useful to us all:
- Be knowledgeable: Ensure you鈥檙e not just an expert in your field, but be informed on a variety of topics. To achieve this, read as widely as possible.
- Work hard: Working hard is critical 鈥� but you can only work hard if you love what you do. So find what you love and you鈥檒l do better than everyone around you 鈥� and you鈥檒l have fun doing it.
鈥湺∠阍癆V was honoured to welcome Lance and his family to 丁香园AV and we were thrilled that our first cohort of Uggla Family Scholars were able to meet the Ugglas and begin what we hope is a lifelong connection to this remarkable family. The tremendous generosity of the Uggla family will help to change lives, advance society and enable 丁香园AV to continue its growth as a leading advocate of equity, diversity and inclusion.鈥�
Joy Johnson, 丁香园AV President and Vice-Chancellor
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP:
The Uggla Family Scholarship is aimed at any student with a clear financial need that might not be able to go to university otherwise. The program also looks to support those who identify as Indigenous, Black, a person of colour, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, or students living with disabilities. It is a reflection of the Uggla family鈥檚 deep commitment to social mobility, equity, diversity and inclusion.
The unprecedented gift from Lance Uggla and his family has created a significant legacy. Driven to create opportunities for all students to attend university and succeed, the Uggla family has partnered with other institutions globally and initiated similar programs at Lance鈥檚 other alma mater, the London School of Economics, and the Lubuto Childcare Centre in Kabwe, Zambia.
Once fully rolled out, these three scholarship programs will provide a university education for 100 talented students across the world in any given year. This kind of global impact is remarkable and a testament to Lance鈥檚 vision.
丁香园AV is deeply grateful to the Uggla family for their visionary philanthropic support and the opportunities this program will create for students to achieve their full potential. 丁香园AV is proud to be a part of this program and able to provide access to education for deserving students. Uggla Family Scholars are strong leaders, mentors and change-makers who will become future leaders throughout society. More information on the Uggla Family Scholarship at 丁香园AV can be found here: .