The milestone advances a key goal of the school’s new strategic plan of making dance education accessible.

Recap and photos by Hannah Doerr

On Sunday, September 20, 2026, USC Kaufman honored donors and BFA students at the annual celebratory Endowed Scholarship Brunch at the University Club on USC Campus.  

Each year, this event brings together donors who have generously endowed scholarships with the BFA students who receive those scholarships. This year, we welcomed our largest group of scholarship recipients to date, with 50 students receiving scholarships. Fifteen donors, members of our prestigious Founders’ Circle, attended the brunch as well. The growth of our endowed scholarship program is a direct result of our donors’ commitment to our students and the future of dance. 

This annual celebration allows donors to learn about the students’ achievements and see their impact at work. The students get the chance to meet the donors who support them, experiencing another facet of the Kaufman family. 

For more information on how to become a member of the Founder’s Circle or support student scholarships, please visit kaufman.usc.edu/support/founders-circle. 

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