It has long been said that no student who belongs at Boston University should have to choose to go elsewhere because of financial concerns; this is equally true of our student-athletes.<\/p>\n
Scholarships are the core around which athletics programs are built, as they ensure that institutions can attract the most qualified student-athletes. Since 2010, BU Athletics has realized a 50 percent increase in donor-funded scholarships<\/strong>. Still, there is work to be done, and we lag in this area compared to peers. Georgetown has twice as many; Loyola of Maryland has three times; and Boston College boasts almost 10 times more donor-funded athletics scholarships than Boston University. With your support, we are confident that we will be able to continue supporting our student-athletes at the highest possible levels.<\/p>\n Every dollar of every gift that creates or contributes to a current-use scholarship fund is used to support recipients of that scholarship, until funds are exhausted or renewed by the donor. These immediate-impact scholarships can be named for the donor or an honoree of the donor\u2019s choosing. The naming of endowments must be approved by the University.<\/p>\n Additionally, donors giving at any level are invited to invest in the general Terrier Athletics Scholarship Fund. Each year, donors to the Terrier Athletics Scholarship Fund receive notification of their chosen recipient, as well as a stewardship report updating them on the fund\u2019s performance, scholarship award, and recipient. Donors will also be invited to the Athletics Leaders Celebration to meet their recipient and be recognized for their support.<\/p>\n For long-term success in athletics, endowed<\/a> scholarships are key. They are the foundation that guarantees we will be able to attract talented student-athletes who may be otherwise unable to afford to attend BU, or might be lured away by bigger and better scholarship offers.<\/p>\n Learn more about endowed scholarships and other athletic endowments here<\/a> or by contacting:<\/p>\n Kyle Shawgo<\/strong>Current-use Scholarships: for Immediate Impact<\/h2>\n
Endowed Scholarships: for Long-term Success<\/h2>\n
\nDirector of Athletics Development
\n617-353-1063
\nkshawgo@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\nThe Century Challenge: an Unprecedented Opportunity<\/h2>\n