Alumnus establishes matching scholarship program in the College of IST

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — “Do well by doing good” is the philosophy by which Penn State alumnus C. Frank Igwé guides his business. It is also the inspiration behind his recent $250,000 gift to the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST).

“Scholarships become a lifeline for talented students who need significant financial assistance to complete their education,” Igwé said. “I believe we should do whatever we can to keep IST students on track for career success and leadership opportunities that could ultimately revolutionize our digital world.”

The Igwé Family Matching Scholarship Program provides a 1:1 permanent matching commitment — up to $50,000 — for first-time gifts of at least $25,000 from College of IST alumni. The program aims to address financial, academic and personal challenges by directly supporting students who contribute to the diversity of the student body, first-generation college students and/or students who have demonstrated financial needs for funds to meet their necessary college expenses.

“This wonderful program enables IST alumni who create their first endowed scholarship to double the impact of their gifts,” said Andrea Tapia, interim dean of the College of IST. “We are truly grateful to Dr. Igwé for his generosity to help our students in need to thrive.”

Igwé earned his doctoral degree from the College of IST in 2008. In 2012, he founded Moravia Health, where he now serves as president. Based in Pennsylvania, Moravia Health provides home health care to thousands of clients across the United States.

“I am committed to serving those with the greatest need by providing the highest quality of care possible to the elderly and the disabled who wish to maintain independence, dignity and quality of life by remaining in their homes,” Igwé said of his growing business.

In addition to his doctorate from IST, Igwé holds a bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Oklahoma, a master of business administration/master of science in supply chain management from Penn State, a master of public administration from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania and a master of business administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.  

“The Igwé Matching Scholarship Program provides an excellent opportunity for our alumni to take the next step in their commitment to the college,” Tapia said. “Donors can leave a lasting philanthropic legacy by creating their first endowed scholarship in the College of IST and place academic success within reach of all students, regardless of their financial background.”

Donors like C. Frank Igwé advance the University’s historic land-grant mission to serve and lead. Through philanthropy, alumni and friends are helping students to join the Penn State family and prepare for lifelong success; driving research, outreach and economic development that grow our shared strength and readiness for the future; and increasing the University’s impact for families, patients, and communities across the commonwealth and around the world. Learn more by visiting raise.psu.edu.