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Following widespread air travel cancellations that forced the postponement of its annual Partner Convening and Irving Innovation Awards, Scholarship America redirected all catered food from the events to help local college students in need.

Working with Windows Catering and local partners, the nonprofit donated more than 200 fresh meals to students at the University of the District of Columbia participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

“Our mission has always been about putting students first,” said Mike Nylund, CEO of Scholarship America. “While travel disruptions changed our plans, they also gave us the opportunity to act on that mission in a tangible way.”

UDC President Maurice D. Edington thanked the organization, noting the donation “reflects the shared values of our institutions—supporting students and removing barriers to their success.”

The postponed events will now take place digitally through early 2026, featuring webinars and student success spotlights.

Founded in 1958, Scholarship America is the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of private scholarships, having distributed over $5 billion to more than 3 million students.