Scholarships
Encouraging excellence, increasing access
When you walk Bucknell's campus, nearly every other student you pass has received a University grant. Many of the best and brightest would not be here without it. The power of scholarships opens doors to the most talented individuals of all backgrounds – and opens doors to lives of unlimited possibility.
Endowed scholarships: a top priority
At Bucknell, the most significant scholarship gifts are endowed scholarships. The impact they create, one life at a time, will endure as long as the institution stands.
Whether you endow a new scholarship or make a gift toward an existing one, your investment will make a difference. New scholarship funds raised during Bucknell’s last campaign ($76 million) dramatically increased the percentage of scholarship recipients from 35 percent of undergraduates to almost 50 percent.
Together, we can provide even more opportunities for deserving, well-qualified students.
Why support scholarships?
- Scholarships help Bucknell compete for the best students and faculty.
- Endowed scholarships are a wonderful way to honor a loved one or mentor.
- Smaller gifts can also be directed toward scholarship support.
Did you know that the real cost of one year at Bucknell is about 20 percent more than the comprehensive fee charged to students? Bucknell must provide an additional $10,000 per student each year to make up the difference. Annual gifts and returns on University investments help bridge this gap.
