Scholarship Priority of Campaign Tops $10 Million
Donors to Truman’s “Bright Minds Bright Futures” campaign have now committed more than $10 million in current and future gifts toward student scholarships, according to Mark Gambaiana, Vice President for University Advancement.
As of Jan. 31, 2010, a total of $10,005,606 in gift commitments have been designated for scholarship programs. This total includes $4,103,018 in cash and pledges, and $5,902,588 in future gifts through the estate plans of donors.
Overall, the campaign has generated $19.44 million toward its goal of $30 million. In October, Truman publicly announced the effort and a total of 11 regional kickoff events are slated for 2010 as the University seeks contributions from all constituencies.
The popularity of scholarships is important for a multitude of reasons, said Gambaiana, especially since many Truman families have been impacted by the recession and the sluggish economic recovery.
A total of 70 new scholarship funds have been created during the campaign, boosting the overall number of named Foundation scholarships to 376.
Over the past four years, the Truman State University Foundation has awarded $2.1 million in scholarships to 2,221 students. Foundation scholarships can be need and merit based, and may also include other donor-designated criteria, such as area of study, geographic region, involvement in extra-curricular activities and leadership potential.
As of Jan. 31, 2010, a total of $10,005,606 in gift commitments have been designated for scholarship programs. This total includes $4,103,018 in cash and pledges, and $5,902,588 in future gifts through the estate plans of donors.
Overall, the campaign has generated $19.44 million toward its goal of $30 million. In October, Truman publicly announced the effort and a total of 11 regional kickoff events are slated for 2010 as the University seeks contributions from all constituencies.
The popularity of scholarships is important for a multitude of reasons, said Gambaiana, especially since many Truman families have been impacted by the recession and the sluggish economic recovery.
A total of 70 new scholarship funds have been created during the campaign, boosting the overall number of named Foundation scholarships to 376.
Over the past four years, the Truman State University Foundation has awarded $2.1 million in scholarships to 2,221 students. Foundation scholarships can be need and merit based, and may also include other donor-designated criteria, such as area of study, geographic region, involvement in extra-curricular activities and leadership potential.
