10,000 Degrees program manager and alum, Oscar Villalobos Campos, highlights his family's sacrifice, support from the community, and his hard work as he shares his college and career journey.

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to various nonprofits and charities last year, including 10,000 Degrees.

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated over $7.1 billion in 2025, including a $42 million gift to 10,000 Degrees.

10,000 Degrees received the Bay Area Host Committee’s Community Impact Award, which was presented at Levi’s Stadium on Thursday, December 11, 2025 and featured on NBC News—who called us a “Scholarship Powerhouse.”

Kim Mazzuca, 10,000 Degrees President & CEO is interviewed in the latest article on MacKenzie Scott’s 2025 giving.

10,000 Degrees is among the nonprofits receiving a major 2025 gift from MacKenzie Scott. CEO & President, Kim Mazzuca, shares perspective on the impact of the gift and how this transformative funding will help empower more students from low-income students to achieve their college and career goals.