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Support Outstanding Scholars Programming

Outstanding Scholars model academic excellence in coursework, research, and student-led initiatives. Program support helps fund co-curricular experiences for more than 320 students and strengthens opportunities to share research and leadership beyond campus.

Your gift supports

  • Student programming and community-building events
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Research presentations, conferences, and public engagement

How to designate your donation

  1. Select “Other” under Designation
  2. Type “Outstanding Scholars Student Trust”
  3. Submit your donation

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Donate Now Designation: “Other” → “Outstanding Scholars Student Trust”
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Your support creates opportunities

Behind every Outstanding Scholars achievement is a story of curiosity, perseverance, and growth. Donations help students pursue meaningful research, develop leadership skills, engage with their communities, and share their discoveries through conferences, publications, and public presentations.

These experiences help students build the knowledge, confidence, and connections needed to thrive in graduate school, professional careers, and civic life.

When you support the Outstanding Scholars Student Trust, you invest in students who are transforming ideas into discoveries, leadership into action, and potential into impact.

Outstanding Scholars students celebrate Convocation. Gifts to the Outstanding Scholars Student Trust help students pursue research, leadership development, experiential learning, and opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom.