23/05/2026
Congratulations to St. Francis Xavier University and the Coady International Institute on the historic USD 20 million Frank McKenna Scholarship gift — a transformational investment in global leadership, education, and social impact.
As a proud alumna of St. Francis Xavier University through the Coady International Institute, I celebrate this milestone with deep appreciation. My experience at Coady, including training in development leadership and service as a Research Fellow, strengthened my commitment to inclusive leadership, community empowerment, and sustainable development.
It was during this transformative period that I was inspired to establish Literacy for Change Trust (L4C), an initiative dedicated to promoting literacy, leadership, inclusion, and community empowerment, particularly among women, girls, and marginalized communities. The values of citizen-led development and social transformation championed by StFX and Coady continue to shape my work and vision for sustainable change.
This remarkable gift will undoubtedly open doors for future leaders from across the world to access life-changing opportunities and continue the powerful legacy of empowering communities through education and leadership.
Frank McKenna’s full remarks from the historic announcement of the McKenna Scholars Program are now available to watch. The $20-million gift from the McKenna family marks the largest private philanthropic donation in history and will open new doors for future students. Full story: https://ln...
