UofH announced today that it has received the largest gift in the University’s history – a $120 million commitment from Mr. Elie Horn. The gift will be used to establish two new scholarship funds: the first, “Ahavat Olam” (‘eternal love’), will support students pursuing in-depth studies in Jewish religion, heritage and history; while the second scholarship fund will provide need-based financial assistance to deserving female students. Mr. Elie Horn, Brazilian-Jewish philanthropist and businessman and longstanding friend and supporter of the University, received an honorary doctorate at the recent Board of Governors Meeting in recognition of his lifetime dedication to the Jewish community in South America, his support of Israel and its people, and generosity and friendship to the University of Haifa.
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“Helping young women and men achieve their full potential is a privilege I take great pride in. I am pleased to partner with the University of Haifa in narrowing gaps and promoting social change and women’s empowerment.” – Elie Horn, Founding Partner and Chairman of Cyrela Brazil Realty

“The world is facing profound technological, economic, health and social challenges. For higher education to meet these challenges successfully, we must continue to excel at both research and education, and create avenues for social mobility. These new scholarships will make higher education more accessible to a broader group of students who might otherwise have chosen not to pursue academic studies due to financial reasons..” – President Ron Robin