Restricted gifts support vital programs such as scholarships, lecture series, athletics, and academic programs. These funds are available as long as donors continue their support, as every effort is made to allocate these gifts in the year in which they are received.

 
Lee McGraw '79 with Elizabeth B. McGraw Foundation Scholars 
Angela Galestro and Rachel Hunt 

Establishing a named restricted scholarship currently requires:

• minimum gift of $5,000 annually
• four year pledge
• minimum total commitment of $20,000

Did you know...

• In 2010, over $30 million in scholarships was awarded 
• 96% of students receive some form of financial aid 
• On average, scholarships and grants fund 74% of a student's financial aid package
• Over 34% of undergraduates are the first in their generation to attend college