Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego made an announcement on Wednesday regarding the distribution of scholarships to a large number of students during the 2022-2023 academic year. This accomplishment signifies a new record for the organization, with over $375,000 granted.
The scholarships were made possible through the support of generous donors, enabling the provision of financial assistance to more than 22,000 students. The recipients benefited from a variety of programs offered by Birch Aquarium, including Discovery Labs, Beach Teaches, Aquarium Express Outreaches, and self-guided field trips.
Notable contributors this year included prominent foundations and organizations such as the Dr. Seuss Foundation, Illumina Corporate Foundation, The JEMProject, the Pincus Family Foundation, Price Philanthropies, SDG&E Foundation, U.S. Bank Foundation, Hervey Family Fund, and Dr. Charles F. Kennel and Dr. Ellen J. Lehman.
The scholarships were made possible through the support of generous donors, enabling the provision of financial assistance to more than 22,000 students. The recipients benefited from a variety of programs offered by Birch Aquarium, including Discovery Labs, Beach Teaches, Aquarium Express Outreaches, and self-guided field trips.
Notable contributors this year included prominent foundations and organizations such as the Dr. Seuss Foundation, Illumina Corporate Foundation, The JEMProject, the Pincus Family Foundation, Price Philanthropies, SDG&E Foundation, U.S. Bank Foundation, Hervey Family Fund, and Dr. Charles F. Kennel and Dr. Ellen J. Lehman.