Giving Opportunities

At Vassar, every contribution helps to uphold our commitment to a strong liberal arts education and student success. Whether you’re an alum looking to support Vassar’s mission or a passionate believer in higher education, these giving opportunities offer a chance to make a difference in the lives of students, faculty, and the College’s future.

Fearlessly Consequential Campaign

Learn more about our commitment to preserving Vassar’s renowned liberal arts excellence, enabling students, faculty, and alums to confront today’s obstacles with unwavering courage and collaborative strength through A Campaign for Our Collective Future. 

Vassar Fund

When you give to the Vassar Fund, you are a part of the Fearlessly Consequential campaign and supporting critical areas of the student experience. Financial aid, Vassar’s greatest needs, or another designation of your choice, your gift will keep the College and its students thriving. 
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Gift Planning

Leave an enduring mark on Vassar’s future by integrating the College into your estate plans. This proactive step not only secures your legacy but also ensures a treasured gift for generations of future Vassar students.

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Parent and Family Giving

Vassar parents and families are integral to the support of today’s students through their gifts to the College. Thanks to their support we’ve been able to enhance financial aid, career education, student-faculty research, internships, and more.

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Athletics – Brewers Fund

Vassar is home to over 550 student-athletes whose excellence is magnified by donor gifts. The Brewers Fund is the ultimate way to support their success. Go Brewers!

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Class Scholarships and Special Projects

Vassar alums continue to come together in their giving. Will you join your class by choosing to give to one of the many existing special endowments and funds they have established in support of Vassar students?

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Vassar Fund Scholars Program

Step into the role of a changemaker by funding a scholarship through annual donations starting at $10,000. Elevate your involvement with a generous gift of $50,000 or more, earning the right to name a scholarship and shape the educational future of students.

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Memorial and Honorary Gifts

Make a gift in honor or memory of a loved one and celebrate their life while leaving a legacy at Vassar.

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Generation Vassar Challenge

Join the fun of this annual tradition inviting the entire Vassar community—alums, students, parents, and employees—to come together through exciting challenges supporting the Vassar experience.