³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Foundation, Inc.
The ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Foundation, Inc. is a private corporation non-profit existing solely to benefit the University. Foundation funds come from the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ phonathon, direct mail and personal contact with donors. The forerunner to the foundation, the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Endowment and Trust Fund, was created in 1977 as a public charity. In 1981, it became the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Foundation, Inc., a non‑profit corporation classified as a public charity.
Scholarships
The ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Foundation privately-funded scholarship program provides scholarship opportunities for current and future students at the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ. Scholarships and awards are made possible by gifts from private and corporate donors. Scholarship award amounts vary considerably in dollar value and criteria, and honor the wishes of the scholarship donor.
The 2025-2026 ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Foundation Scholarship application will be open October 1, 2024 through January 27, 2025.
Faculty Grants
Each semester, the Foundation awards faculty grants for programs that enhance learning opportunities at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ. These grants (max award $3,000) are intended to encourage creative programs that may serve as “seeds” for future programs and provide for deserving programs and activities.
Contact Chad Hearne, Executive Director, at 501-450-5288 for further information.