Funds from this endowment in “Support of our Students” will be used to support students with unexpected and life-altering emergencies. This assistance could come in the form of a plane ticket for a student who needs to get back to their family in case of an emergency, textbooks for a semester, or other personal need.
Cedric Rucker '81 will match all gifts of $100 or less to the Cedric B. Rucker '81 Support our Students Fund up to $1,000 total on Giving Tuesday!
Nearly half of all undergraduates qualify for need-based aid. Many of these students would not be able to afford a college education without the support of the University's generous donors. Your gift to the General Scholarship Fund will help at-risk students stay in school, take on less debt, and graduate on time. If you would prefer to designate your gift to a specific scholarship, please choose "Other" on the donation form and note the name of the scholarship in the text box provided.
The General Scholarship Fund is used to augment other sources of financial aid. It gives us the flexibility to help students who are most vulnerable, those facing a financial crisis, or who need extra support.
Betty Olander Adams '69 wants to double your impact! Each gift to the General Scholarship Fund will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. Double your support for access to education!
Food and other basic needs insecurity has significant impact on our lives. It increases stress and difficulty concentrating and decreases the likelihood of completing courses and degrees. The Gwen Hale Resource Center (GHRC) intends to ease this burden. According to campuswide surveys, more than 20% of students UMW students experience some level of food insecurity. Our goal is to provide food, clothing, school supplies, toiletries, and other items at no cost to any member of the UMW community.
An anonymous donor will match gifts to the Gwen Hale Resource Center dollar for dollar on Giving Tuesday, up to $1,500 total.
