What began as a $650,000 gift received a year ago launched the KSU Foundation Family Scholarship Program, and became a $6 million-and-growing investment in Kansas State University students. Vanier and other donors created matching opportunities for new donors to establish their first endowed gift to the university. Already, 90 students have received these K-State Family Scholarships, and new donors can help even more talented and deserving K-State students afford their education. Vanier’s first Family Matching Scholarship fund cultivated more than 30 new donors to benefit students across the university.
As before, the second Mary L. Vanier K-State Family Scholarship will be used to match at least 30 new gifts for student scholarships. New gifts of $30,000 will be matched with $30,000 from Vanier’s latest gift. Of that $60,000, $10,000 will go into an expendable scholarship fund, making $2,000 scholarships immediately available to students for up to five years. The remaining $50,000 will go into the endowment, ensuring future generations of Wildcats will receive scholarships as well.
“We know it’s going to take all of us to stand up for K-State and make it possible for hardworking students to pursue and complete their education,” Vanier said. “K-State alumni and friends generously answered the first call to match scholarship funds and by their commitment inspired this new match. I am excited to see how far the K-State family and this program will go to recruit and assist exceptional students, and I invite new donors to participate in making Kansas State University the leader for student support among land-grant universities.”
If you are interested in participating in the K-State Family Scholarship Program, visit www.ksufoundation.org/family
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