Support the next generation of Harris Scholars with your donation to the J. Ira Harris Scholarship Fund.
About the J. Ira Harris Scholarship Fund
Since 1983, the J. Ira Harris Scholarship Fund has provided more than $1.8 million in scholarships. In total, Harris donated more than $3 million to Ross – a generosity befitting of someone known for often saying, “Go Blue!”
Harris inspired a pay-it-forward mentality in recipients of his scholarship. To extend the impact of his scholarship, recipients are asked to sign a document stating that they understand the donor’s hopes that they give back following graduation. As a result, 60% of the Harris Scholarship awardees have given nearly $500,000 to support future Michigan Ross students.
The Harris Scholarship Fund is designated for MBA students who have demonstrated financial need and academic merit. More than 260 students have received the scholarship since its inception.
Please Note: Gifts to endowed funds will be administered as permanent endowment under Michigan law and University policies; excess distributions may be added to the principal for reinvestment or used later for the purpose(s) for which the fund was established.
