St. Bonaventure University has received another $500,000 grant from the Cabrini Health Foundation to benefit 30 Pell-eligible students in the health professions and education who might not otherwise have been able to attend SBU.

The university received its first $500,000 grant for student aid from the Cabrini Health Foundation in 2023.

“We can’t thank the Cabrini Health Foundation enough for their generosity,” said Dr. David Hilmey, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. “A significant cornerstone of our mission at St. Bonaventure is inspiring in our students a lifelong commitment to service and citizenship. Being able to provide additional financial support to students committed to these essential, service-oriented career fields allows us to fulfill that promise.”

Each of the students — in either the School of Education’s teacher certification programs or the undergraduate programs in the DePerro School of Health Professions — will receive up to $5,000 annually for their four years at St. Bonaventure as long as they continue to major in one of those school’s programs and meet specified academic standards.

The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers, bolster the health outcomes of vulnerable communities, eliminate barriers to care, and bridge gaps in health services.

“We are deeply honored by the wide-ranging impact of our work and by the dedication of our grantees across New York state. We’re inspired by the compassionate legacy of Mother Cabrini. This year marks a significant milestone in our grantmaking, surpassing $1 billion in grants since our founding,” said Msgr. Gregory Mustaciuolo, chief executive officer of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.

“This moment fuels our commitment as a Foundation to look toward the future, where we will continue making bold investments in a healthier, more equitable future for all.”

Named after a tireless advocate for immigrants, children, and the poor, the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation funds programs and initiatives across New York state that either provide direct health care services or address the social determinants of health. For more information, visit http://www.cabrinihealth.org/

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About the University: The nation’s first Franciscan university, St. Bonaventure University is a community committed to transforming the lives of our students inside and outside the classroom, inspiring in them a lifelong commitment to service and citizenship. Out of 167 regional universities in the North, St. Bonaventure was ranked #6 for value and #14 for innovation by U.S. News and World Report (2024).