Gift Designations

A Donation to your child’s School or College…

  • continually enhances facilities and resources.
  • provides additional resources for conferences and lecture series.
  • maintains and expands educational offerings.
  • funds student and faculty research projects.
  • offers competitive salaries to attract the most talented faculty.

“By giving to the schools and colleges, we can provide students with scholarships, stipends to buy books, and supplies. Please join me in continuing Boston University’s legacy of being an award-winning education institution by supporting the Parents Annual Campaign.”

–Lisa Stewart Jacobs, mother of Jesse (SHA’08) and Eric (CGS’09, BU’11)

A Donation to the Scholarship Fund…

  • provides Boston University’s undergraduates with increasingly necessary financial assistance.
  • ensures that the best and brightest are given the opportunity to attend Boston University.
  • helps close the gap between the cost of tuition and the actual cost of educating a Boston University student.

“I am the recipient of a scholarship that has offered me so many opportunities. I am able to attend the University because of generous parents, alumni, and friends. I am so fortunate to be at BU and I hope you will give to the Scholarship Fund to provide future students, the same opportunity – thank you.”

–Nicole Jondahl (SED’09)

A Donation to Student Life…

  • supports over 500 student organizations on campus that host thousands of activities each year.
  • contributes to every student’s BU memories.

“I can truly say that BU, SED, and the CSC have shaped my life. I hope you will follow my examples of leadership and volunteerism by supporting the Student Life Fund which directly supports the offices such as the Community Service Center, Career Center, Disability Services, Residence Life, the Educational Resource Center, and the Student Activities Office, all under the guidance of Dean Kenneth Elmore.”

–Karla Zeisler (SED’10, CAS’10)

A Donation to Boston University Athletics…

  • provides our student-athletes with the best academic and athletic experiences possible.
  • increases funding for scholarships and athletic and recreational facilities.
  • enables our athletes to compete at the highest level, which instills pride and brings recognition to the University.

“I am lucky to have a daughter involved in BU Athletics. Macey is a member of the field hockey team which is an incredible part of her college experience. Your donation will provide for key elements of the program— purchasing state-of-the-art equipment, recruiting efforts, supplying comfortable team travel, and much more.”

–MJ Gaumond, mother of Macey (CGS’10, BU’12)

A Donation to the University’s Area of Greatest Need…

  • supports the University’s general operation as well as important initiatives and emergency needs.
  • helps the University to face the day-to-day challenges and ensure that there are increased resources for our students.

“I have met with students in financial crisis, talked with students and their families who are experiencing health issues, and worked with students who are struggling to meet their academic goals. We ask for your support because our students need you.”

–Daryl Deluca, Assistant Dean of Students