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LEAD Scholars Program

First Generation of Students. Next Generation of Leaders


Santa Clara University is welcoming more first-generation college students than ever before, and the LEAD Scholars Program is here to ensure they thrive. LEAD provides mentorship, academic support, leadership development, and a strong sense of belonging that transforms the college experience for first-gen Broncos.

Your support directly impacts these students, empowering them to excel academically, build lasting connections, and become the next generation of leaders. Join us in making a difference and go all in for LEAD today!


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Bronco Support in the U.S. & Around the World
Rank State Gifts
1 CA 170
2 WA 11
3 UT 9
Leaderboard
Total Dollars Raised
Help your favorite unit climb the Total Dollars Raised Leaderboard!
Rank Department Raised
1 Miller Center for Global Impact $1,597,749.18
2 Athletics $912,468.02
3 Santa Clara Law $415,090.00
4 School of Engineering $414,125.60
5 Leavey School of Business $292,321.33
Ended
Leaderboard
Total Number of Gifts
Help your favorite unit climb the Total Number of Gifts Leaderboard!
Rank Department Gifts
1 Athletics 1,870
2 Club Sports 457
3 College of Arts and Sciences 420
4 School of Engineering 394
5 Men's Rugby 313
Ended
2
Match
LEAD Scholars Program Challenge #2
LEAD donors, you did it! You just unlocked a $5K challenge by giving $5K to LEAD! We are grateful!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$25,000
LEAD Scholars Program Challenge #3
LEAD donors, you did it! You unlocked a $25K challenge by giving $25K to LEAD! Thank you!
200 / 200 Gifts
Completed
$90,000
LEAD Scholars Program Challenge #1
Thanks to your gifts, the LEAD Scholars Program received $90K from its Advisory Board! Way to go!
175 / 175 Gifts
Completed
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Participating Groups
Academic and Advising Resources Alumni Family Scholarship Program Athletics Campus Ministry Career Center Catalá Club Center for Teaching Excellence Ciocca Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Club Sports College of Arts and Sciences Community Outreach & Admissions de Saisset Museum Education & Counseling Psychology Fr. Coz Scholarship Global Engagement Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education Inclusive Excellence Interdisciplinary Initiatives & Programs Jesuit School of Theology Kids on Campus LEAD Scholars Program Leavey School of Business Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Memorial/Endowed Scholarships Men's Rugby Miller Center for Global Impact Mission Santa Clara Multicultural Center OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute Santa Clara Fund Santa Clara Law School of Engineering SCU•Presents Performing Arts Center Student Clubs (Chartered & Registered Student Organizations) Student Engagement and Well-being Sustainability Initiatives University Library Other

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