Giving
Graduate students--the heart of the campus
In any given year, graduate students make up more than one quarter of the student body on the Urbana-Champaign campus. These promising scholars, scientists, artists and professionals occupy a critical niche. They teach. They mentor. They research. They explore. They innovate. They help us recruit and retain the best faculty. We would not be a leading university without them at the heart of campus.
Make a Difference to Graduate Students. Give to the Graduate College.
We are the hub of graduate education at the University of Illinois. Serving more than 10,000 students each year from over a 100 programs and 300 degrees, our impact is campus-wide. From application to graduation, the Graduate College supports graduate students with wrap around services including recruiting, admissions, thesis support, fellowships, travel funds, emergency support, a grad-oriented career resource center, workshops, lectures and specialized support for international and underrepresented students.
Your gift to the Graduate College is a direct investment in the promising future of rising scholars, scientists, performers and professionals. Every gift, no matter the size, will make a difference to the lives of graduate students and help secure Illinois' future.
Give Now. Here’s How.
Thank you for supporting Graduate Students! Would you like to give today online?
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Give Your Way.
Interested in supporting graduate students but prefer other options than online giving? We welcome your support and encourage you to choose the best option for you! Please visit the University of Illinois Foundation Web site for details on how to make a donation in these ways:
- Mail Your Check
- Send Credit Card Info by Mail
- Use Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
- Payroll Deduction
Still have questions? Contact Marise Robbins-Forbes at 217.244-4535.
Put Your Job to Work with a Matching Gift
More than 7,500 employers will match employees’ contributions to the University of Illinois. Search for participating companies or contact your Human Resources Department to find out if your company matches gifts. Your company mat match, double or even triple your initial gift.
You receive recognition for the entire gift, both your contribution and the company match. Eligible donors for a corporate matching gift may include retired employees, spouses of employees, or widows and widowers of former employees depending on the corporation's giving policy. Just request and complete the matching gift form from your firm's human resources office. Mail it to the University of Illinois Foundation and they'll do the rest.
Questions? Email us or call 217-333-0675.
Leaving a Legacy—Gift Options
If you have a philanthropic heart and are one of the wonderful individuals who would like to provide a gift of significant impact to graduate education on this campus, there are many ways you can give.
Current Use
You can make a larger current use gift to meet an immediate specific need. We're happy to share with you our specific needs. We always need: fellowships (recruitment, completion, underrepresented student support), endowment for student travel (research, conferences, professional development) to name a few.
Endowment
Create an endowed fund that will generate yearly income but maintain an intact principal.
Planned Gift
Or perhaps you’d like to think ahead and create planned gift such as a bequest or charitable trust. We have the experts to help you figure out what will work best for you and your family.
We welcome your interest and look forward to connecting with you by phone, email or in person to discuss your vision and our most urgent needs.
Please contact the Graduate College Development Director:
Marise Robbins-Forbes
mrforbes@illinois.edu
Office: 217.244.4535
Thank you for interest in supporting Illinois' graduate students!