Indiana Academy

Located on the campus of Ball State University, the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities is a unique and nationally ranked public high school that brings together high-ability and gifted high school students from all over the state and an international program that reaches around the world.

Financial contributions to the Indiana Academy have made a difference in the lives of countless students over the past 35 years. Our alumni continue to impact and enrich the world through their love of learning, dedication to the betterment of the human condition, and a quest for excellence in every facet of their lives. Donations in recent years have contributed to the following:

Decrease of 23-54% for all residential students room/board costs.
Visit Scholarships to further reduce costs for prospective students.
No cost laptop rentals to students unable to purchase one.
Continued renovation of Indiana Academy classrooms, including three more spaces in 2025.

Your donations to the Indiana Academy will help to ensure that this exceptional educational opportunity continues to exist long into the future.

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Indiana Academy Donors - Light Up the Map!

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International

Rank	State	Gifts
1	NONE	0
1	AA	0
1	AE	0

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$10,000

Indiana Academy 200 for 10K Challenge

When the Indiana Academy receives 200 gifts, a $10,000 gift from an anonymous Indiana Academy Class of 2000 grad will be unlocked.

200 Gift Goal

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$4,000

Ken Stuart Giving Challenge

Ken Stuart, retired History teacher at the Indiana Academy, will donate $2,000 to the Indiana Academy Alumni Scholarship Fund when the Indiana Academy receives $4,000 in gifts.

$2,000 Goal

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$2,000

Ken Stuart Double the Impact Challenge

Ken Stuart, retired History teacher at the Indiana Academy, will donate $2,000 to the Indiana Academy Scholars Fund when the Indiana Academy receives $2,000 in gifts.

$2,000 Goal

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$3,000

Crisman Family Legacy Challenge

When the Indiana Academy receives 150 gifts, a $3,000 donation from the Crisman family be will unlocked. This donation is in memory of Dawson Crisman (Class of 2019) and Mason Crisman's (Class of 2026) grandparents, Delbert and Judy Crisman, who would both be very proud of all their grandsons have accomplished at the Indiana Academy.

150 Gift Goal

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$500

Shannon Tibbs Indiana Academy Challenge

Once the Indiana Academy reaches 100 donors, it will unlock a $500 gift.

100 Donor Goal

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$5,000

Matt and Carrie Barrett Indiana Academy Challenge

When the Indiana Academy receives 50 gifts, a $5,000 gift from Matt (Indiana Academy Class of 1994) and Carrie Barrett will be unlocked.

50 Gift Goal

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$5,000

Laura Vanderkam Indiana Academy Challenge

When the Indiana Academy receives 100 gifts, a $5,000 gift from Laura Vanderkam (Indiana Academy Class of 1997) will be unlocked.

100 Gift Goal

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$15,000

Indiana Academy $15,000 Challenge

When the Indiana Academy raises $15,000, an additional $15,000 from an anonymous donor from the Indiana Academy Class of 2005 will unlock.

$15,000 Goal

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Leaderboard

Morning Leaderboard Challenge

The three areas with the most donors by 10 a.m. will receive $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 in challenge funds.

Units, Funds, & Programs (130)

Leaderboard

Donor Leaderboard

The four units with the most donors by 5 p.m. will each receive $500.

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Leaderboard

Donor Leaderboard

The five units with the most donors by midnight will each receive $1,000.

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Young Alumni Giving Challenge

When ten young alumni give by Noon, YAC President Giang Petroviak, will donate $200 to the Young Alumni Council Student Leadership Scholarship fund.

Event

Graduates of the Last Decade Challenge

In honor of 10 years of the Young Alumni Council, 250 gifts from graduates of the last decade to any University Fund unlocks a $250 donation from the Young Alumni council to the Student Leadership fund.

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Foundation Employee Giving Challenge

100% participation of Foundation employees unlocks $500 from Foundation and BSUAA President Jean Crosby towards the Ball State Fund.

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EPM Employee Challenge

VP for Enrollment Planning and Management Paula Luff will match dollars raised from EPM employees, up to $500, to the Jack Beyerl Student Emergency Aid Fund.

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Early Bird Challenge

Rise and shine! The first student, employee, parent, and graduate who give will earn $250 extra for the fund they supported.

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Race to Give Challenge

The first 2 academic departments and the first 2 sports teams to receive a gift will each receive $500 in challenge funds.

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International Alum Challenge

The first international alum to make a gift on One Ball State Day will earn $500 in challenge funds for the fund they supported.

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Social Media Video Challenge

Post a One Ball State Day video on social media with #OneBallState. At 9 a.m. we'll select a random participant, and they'll get to designate $500 to the fund of their choice!

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Name That Goose Challenge

Honk honk! The creator of the most creative goose name earns $500 for the fund of their choice. Get creative and post your goose name, #oneballstate and #honkhonk on social media. We'll select a winner at Noon!

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Selfie Challenge

Post a One Ball State Day selfie with #OneBallState and earn $250 for the fund of your choice! We'll choose one random winner at 1 p.m.!

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Faculty and staff social media challenge!

Share a photo of your OBSD postcard so everyone knows what you’re supporting on OBSD. Be sure to stamp your post with #OneBallState. Two random participants will get to donate $500 in challenge funds toward their favorite area. We'll choose a winner at 7pm!

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OBSD Video Challenge

We’re randomly selecting two One Ball State Day videos posted on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram with #OneBallState. Two lucky winners will each get to donate $500 to the area of their choice! Be sure to tag @BSUFoundation and use #OneBallState. Winners will be chosen at 8 p.m.!

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Closing Time Challenge

The last student, employee, parent, and alumni donor will each earn $250 for the program they supported.

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Monthly Donor Challenge

Help us get to 100 monthly donors by midnight! Two recurring donors will be randomly selected and earn $250 for the fund their gift was to.

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First Time Donor Challenge

The unit with the most first time alumni donors will receive $1,000.

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Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red

Gifts from all 50 states will unlock $1,918 to support the Ball State Fund.

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LinkedIn Challenge

Share a One Ball State Day post on LinkedIn on April 2nd for a chance to designate $500 to your favorite Ball State area! Must use #OneBallState and tag the Ball State Foundation!

Questions? See our FAQ.

Or you can contact us at oneballstateday@bsu.edu.

Participating Groups

Alumni Association Athletics Chief Strategy Office Ball State Fund Ball State PBS Burris Laboratory School Christian Student Foundation Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning College of Communication, Information, and Media College of Fine Arts College of Health College of Sciences and Humanities Digital Corps Employee Emergency Fund Graduate School Honors College Immersive Learning Indiana Academy Indiana Public Radio Learning Center Miller College of Business Name a Goose Online Student Support Fund Rinker Center for Global Affairs Student Affairs Scholarships Teachers College Undergraduate Research & Creative Project Support University College University Libraries Women of Beneficence (Discovery)

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