There is no area of need greater than support for student scholarships and financial aid. Our vision is to attract and educate students of character and potential, and to meet their talents and abilities with financial aid that allows them to graduate without the kind of debt that influences life decisions. With an ambitious goal of $145 million added to our financial aid budget, we will be able to meet students where they are and distribute funds in response to each family’s unique situation.

Our goal through this comprehensive campaign is to raise an ambitious $145 million in scholarship funding that will enable HWS to attract and retain the most gifted and promising scholars, athletes, artists and leaders, regardless of their financial circumstances, and to allow them to graduate and enter the workforce without the burden of excessive debt.

During the 2025-26 academic year, HWS awarded more than $80 million in financial aid to our students. About $8 million came through income generated from philanthropic support. A gift in support of endowed and/or current use scholarships ensures we can provide students with an exceptional education that allows them to focus on their futures.