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Overview

Donald M. Suggs Scholarships

Overview: A series of more than a dozen annual scholarships named after St. Louis American publisher Donald M. Suggs, available at Missouri universities.

Focus Areas: Education and support for local minority students

Geographic Scope: Missouri (local St. Louis area)

Background: In 2024, more than $2.8 million in scholarships and grants were pledged toward Donald M. Suggs Scholarships during the 37th Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala.

Funder Information:

  • Organization: St. Louis American Foundation

  • 501(c)(3) Status: Yes

  • Contact: (314) 533-8000

  • Address: 2315 Pine Street, St. Louis, MO 63103

  • Website: stlafoundation.org
  • Distribution History: Since inception, the St. Louis American Foundation has distributed more than $14 million locally in minority scholarships and community grants. In 2022 alone, the foundation distributed more than $2.8 million in minority scholarships and community grants.

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    Fields of Work

    educationminorities

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