Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends
Student Scholarship Funding Opportunities
You’re on your way to making a Brandeis education possible for a new generation of students.
Establishing a student scholarship is one of the most rewarding experiences alumni, familes and friends can have at Brandeis. Your generous support will ensure that our extraordinary students can access a world-class Brandeis education, regardless of their background or financial circumstances.
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Hulda Flores ’21, a recipient of the Curtis H. ’73 and Jylla Moore Tearte Endowed Scholarship, with Brandeis Trustee Curtis Tearte ’73.Photo Credit: Mike Lovett
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Roba Bulga Jilo, MA/MBA’19, a recipient of the Elinor Gollay Scholarship, with Jessica Liebowitz and President Ron Liebowitz.Photo Credit: Mike Lovett
There are two ways to support need-based student scholarships at Brandeis: annual scholarships and endowed scholarships. Minimum gift levels apply for each type of scholarship.
Types of Scholarship Support
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Annual Scholarships |
Endowed Scholarships |
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| Provide immediate relief for those struggling to afford a Brandeis education. | Create an enduring stream of student support in perpetuity. |
| Spent directly on student financial aid | Invested and a percentage of earnings are used for student aid. |
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Awarded to a student each year, throughout the contribution period. |
Funds become available to students nine months after the first payment. As the fund’s principal grows, so too will the amount available for students. |
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Can be renewed after the initial commitment. |
Donors receive reports on their endowment's market performance. |
Donor Benefits
As a scholarship donor, you will have the opportunity to:
- Name your scholarship in honor of a family member or beloved professor, or it can simply carry your own name.
- Offer a broad scholarship designation to maximize flexible alignment with students’ educational journey.
- Connect directly with your student scholar and provide mentorship over time.
- Attend Brandeis’ annual scholarship appreciation event to meet student recipients of your scholarship and others.
- Enjoy membership in the Justice Brandeis Society Brandeis' exclusive recognition society for leadership-level donors.
- Receive progress reports on the performance of your endowed fund.
Setting Up a Scholarship: What’s Next
Your Brandeis gift officer will draft a gift agreement for your review. This agreement will outline your scholarship’s name, gift amount, fulfillment schedule and other terms agreed upon by you and the university. Once your scholarship is established, Brandeis will identify a highly deserving student recipient with demonstrated financial need.
Contact your gift officer to get started.
Paying It Forward
