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$ 1,426,040 raised 7,410 gifts
Scholarships has raised $ 14,540 from 86 gifts!
Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of factors such as financial need, academic achievement, major, and/or field of study. The Ball State Scholarship Fund provides essential financial assistance, including emergency support, student aid, and general scholarships to help students succeed.

Scholarship assistance makes a significant impact on the lives and financial well-being of our students. Thanks for your support, your spirit, your enthusiasm, and for sharing your love of Ball State in your circle and beyond. Through your gifts, you provide opportunities for students to make a positive impact on the world!


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Who is giving?
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Rank Answer Donors
1 Alumni 2,210
2 Friend 911
3 Employee 828
4 Parent 712
5 Student 441
6 Young Alumni (2016-2026) 242
7 Indiana Academy Alum 112
8 Emeritus/Retired 71
9 Burris Alum 15
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Student Donor Challenge
5 randomly selected student donors will receive $250 to designate to the fund of their choice.
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The First Four Challenge
The first student, employee, parent, and alumni donor will each receive $250 given to the fund their gift went to.
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First 5 Academic Departments
The first 5 academic departments to receive a gift will each receive $500 in challenge funds.
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First International Alum Challenge
The first international alum to make a gift from abroad on One Ball State Day will get $500 in challenge funds designated to the fund their gift went to.
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Ball State Employee Social Media Challenge
Faculty and staff social media challenge! Share a photo of your 'Because of Ball State' postcard to share how Ball State has shaped who you are today—or what you and your area have been able to accomplish because of Ball State. Be sure to stamp your post with #OneBallState and #BecauseOfBallState. Two random participants will get to donate $500 in challenge funds toward their favorite area.
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Social Media Video Share Challenge
Share any of the One Ball State Day videos on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram Stories, or TikTok using #OneBallState for a chance to earn extra challenge dollars. Two participants will get to donate $500 to their favorite area. Tag @BSUFoundation or @BallStateAlumni ❤️
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LinkedIn Challenge
Share a One Ball State Day post on LinkedIn on April 1st for a chance to designate $1,000 to your favorite Ball State area! Use #OneBallState and tag the Ball State Foundation!
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Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red
Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red. Gifts from all 50 states will unlock $5,000 from the Alumni Council to Ball States greatest needs.
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Because of Ball State Video Challenge
Share your “Because of Ball State” video with #OneBallState for a chance to win $1,000 in challenge dollars to support the area of your choice. We’ll select three winners!
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Charlene Alexander Chief Strategy Office Challenge
Dr. Charlene Alexander, Chief Strategy Officer, will give $600 to the Chief Strategy Office Unit that generates $600 in gifts on One Ball State Day.
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The Student Scholarships Challenge
65 gifts to the Student Scholarships fund unlocks $1000.
65 / 65 Gifts
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$500
Student Scholarships Challenge
50 gifts to Student Scholarships will unlock $500.
50 / 50 Gifts
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Registrar Staff Challenge
April Hay, University Registrar, will match up to $250 of her staff’s donations during OBSD.
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