A named scholarship can be created with a total gift commitment of $10,000 or more, pledged over four years or fewer. For a limited time, this $10,000 commitment will receive a 1:1 matching contribution through the University of Delaware’s Scholarship Match. For example, a $10,000 pledge will be matched by an additional $10,000 in institutional funding, allowing your scholarship to distribute $20,000 in aid to students.
As a current-use scholarship, your fund will provide immediate support to students in need. It will be disbursed over a limited period depending on the length of your commitment, with a minimum of four years. With no need to wait for endowment income, these funds create tangible opportunities for students in the semester after they’re established, and they can be sustained in future years through additional contributions. And with an option to name your scholarship after yourself, your family, or a loved one, you’ll create meaningful, personal connections with the students you’ve supported.
Instructions:
Step 1: Confirm your gift amount.*
*Minimum $10,000. Through UD’s Scholarship Match program, your gift will receive a 1:1 matching contribution from the University (e.g. $10,000 gift + $10,000 match = $20,000 distributed to students from your named fund).
Step 2: Select a payment schedule.
*Gifts of $10,000 or more can be paid in annual installments over four years or fewer. Each installment will be matched by the University on the date it is processed.
Step 3: Create a name for your scholarship fund.
*Example: “The Smith Family Scholarship" or "The Sloan Memorial Scholarship"
Step 4: Enter your contact information.
Step 5: Enter your billing address (if different from contact info) and credit card details
Step 6: Complete your transaction through the “Pay Now” button.
*Your first payment will be charged today. If you selected an installment schedule for future payments, additional charges will be processed annually.