The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana, has announced a $4.1 million gift from alumnus and trustee Mike Mussallem ('74) and his wife, Linda, in support of a scholarship fund for students from northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland region.

The Mussallem Scholarship program will provide scholarships to six students annually, with priority given to students from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Combined with institutional aid, the scholarships will cover full tuition for four years and provide students with international and leadership experiences. Longtime supporters of the institute, the Mussallems made a $9 million lead gift in 2016 for an expansion of the student union and a $1.5 million gift in 2019 for construction of the Pi-Vilion, a sustainable free-standing structure adjacent to the student union.

"To become leaders in their career fields, tomorrow's engineers and scientists must have a global perspective in addition to the necessary skills and experiences," said Mike Mussallem. "Opportunities to develop global and leadership capabilities, when added to Rose-Hulman's academically rigorous programs, personal attention to student needs, and excellent teaching and laboratory facilities, will make Rose-Hulman graduates stand out even more. We also believe these enhanced experiences can provide students with life-changing opportunities that will serve them not only professionally, but also personally."