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Newman's Own College Scholarships Funded with $10M

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Newman's Own College Scholarships Funded with $10M
"Hollywood star Paul Newman is donating $10m (£5m) to start a scholarship fund at the US college he attended, Kenyon College in Ohio." (BBC)

"Hollywood star Paul Newman is donating $10m (£5m) to start a scholarship fund at the US college he attended, Kenyon College in Ohio. The actor's donation will find up to 20 students per year, who will be known as Newman's Own scholars." (BBC)

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