Mystery Donor Gives $76 Million to Colleges for Scholarships

College students have it tough these days — scholarship money is scarce and even loans are harder to come by. Endowments are shrinking and the need for financial aid is exploding. Well, someone took notice — someone with $76 million dollars to spare.

In a mystery worthy of the finest TV detectives, an anonymous donor has given $76 million to 15 schools with two stipulations: the money be used for scholarships and the school never asks who donated the cash.

Talk about paying ...