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Samuel Oschin Scholarship
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ABOUT THE PRIZE
Disability Studies lauds the generosity that the Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation has provided via scholarships to promising students in the Disability Studies Minor. From 2013-2020, students were rewarded for their ongoing dedication to service and advocacy on issues of importance to the disability community.
ABOUT SAMUEL OSCHIN
The Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation was founded in 1981 by the late Samuel Oschin, an entrepreneur, explorer and philanthropist who was dedicated to giving back to the Los Angeles community. Under the direction of Mrs. Samuel Oschin, the Foundation continues her husband’s work by supporting a variety of causes in the areas of astronomy, medicine, education, and the arts.
Lynda Oschin says her husband wanted nothing more than to make a difference and encourage others to share in the work of improving our world and bringing hope for the future through stimulating collaboration. With this generous gift to UCLA’s Disability Studies program, students are able to continue Samue
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The late Samuel Oschin was big in real estate and S&L's, and now his name will be huge at the California Science Center, south of downtown LA. His foundation, headed by his widow Lynda Oschin, has made a big but unspecified gift to the center that will help it shelter the Space Shuttle Endeavor at the California Science Center.
Oschin's name goes on the temporary pavilion that'll house Endeavor when it arrives in LA this fall, and then it goes on the Science Center's new wing, set to open in 2017: the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
The foundation gift, which brings the Endeavor capital campaign almost halfway to its $200-million goal, almost didn't happen. Lynda Oschin says the foundation had already named a cancer center at Cedars-Sinai, and the planetarium at the Griffith Observatory, and didn’t support the shuttle gift ... until Jeff Rudolph, the Science Center’s president, got her to attend an event at the center with Endeavor crew and a group of schoolkids.
Then, Oschin says, she was hooked. "Watching the children watch the astronauts, and interact with the ast
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The Fortune and Generosity of Lynda Oschin#
Lynda Oschin, widow of the late adventurer and philanthropist Samuel Oschin, inherited a significant fortune estimated at $100 million. However, her wealth is not her focus; instead, she has dedicated herself to honoring her husband’s legacy of giving.
Samuel Oschin’s Fortune: A Success Story in Real Estate#
Samuel Oschin, a driven entrepreneur, amassed a fortune exceeding $2.5 billion through astute real estate investments. His innovative approach to affordable housing made him a champion for those seeking a place to live.
Lynda Oschin’s Philanthropy: Carrying on a Legacy#
Lynda’s unwavering commitment to healthcare and education reflects her enduring mission in the world. She actively supports initiatives at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and seeks to provide equal access to education for underprivileged children.
Samuel Oschin: A Trailblazer in Real Estate and Philanthropy#
A Visionary Entrepreneur#
Born in Ohio in 1914, Samuel Oschin’s entrepreneurial spirit manifested early on. He secured lucrative
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