With the recent Supreme Court decision on race-based admissions, advancement professionals are faced with the challenge of re-evaluating scholarship programs to ensure compliance with the evolving legal landscape while maintaining a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This workshop provides participants with an understanding of the decision’s implications, strategies for adapting scholarship criteria, and methods for effectively communicating with donors and stakeholders.

Objectives

1. Understand potential risks associated with race-based scholarships in the current legal context.
2. Explore best practices for adapting scholarship criteria to comply with legal standards while promoting diversity through holistic and inclusive approaches.
3. Learn effective strategies for communicating changes in scholarship criteria to donors and stakeholders.