The gift comes four years after Scott awarded Xavier $20 million in 2020, bringing her total support of the university to $58 million.
Xavier officials said the funds will support the university's Centennial Capital Campaign, with a focus on enhancing affordability, expanding student support services, and strengthening academic and professional pathways for students.
The donation arrives as Xavier concludes its 100th anniversary year, which has been marked by increased alumni engagement and a surge in philanthropic support. Thousands of alumni and supporters returned to campus for Centennial Homecoming events earlier this year.
"This generous gift from MacKenzie Scott fills us with profound gratitude," said Dr. Reynold Verret, Xavier's president. "To receive such an investment near the close of our Centennial year is both humbling and inspiring."
Verret said the unrestricted nature of the gift will allow the university to expand affordability initiatives that support students from diverse backgrounds.
Xavier, founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, is the only historically Black and Catholic university in the United States. The institution ranks among the top historically Black colleges and universities nationwide and is recognized as a national leader in STEM and health sciences education.
