Underrepresented Engineering Student Program

75
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150% of 50 Donor goal
$159,776
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2024 Giving Day
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Join us in celebrating the spirit of generosity and community on Vanderbilt Giving Day 2024. Every contribution, no matter the size, is a testament to the power of collective action.

When you choose to give to the Underrepresented Engineering Student Program, your gift will directly support:

  • The Fall Early Start Transition (FEST) summer bridge program for incoming first-year students.
  • Supports underrepresented student organizations to attend national and regional conferences.
  • Supports students to engage in research and international experiences.
  • Financial Hardship Fund

*Created in 2021 by Vanderbilt Trustee Corey E. Thomas, BEโ€™98, the fund provides support to underrepresented minorities (URM) including African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander and female students in engineering.

By giving, you join the entire Commodore community in making a significant impact on our students. Your contribution today will not only count toward our Dare to Grow campaign goal, but also fuel our mission for generations to come.

As we continue to build upon our legacy of innovation, inclusivity and trailblazing research, your support is crucial. Together, we can shape the future of our university and make a lasting impact. #VU4LIFE

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $10,000

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Offered by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $10,000

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Offered by Provost C. Cybele Raver

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $5,000

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Offered by Candice and Sean Lee

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Donation Challenge

$150,000 if 50 donors give in the next 6 months

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For Underrepresented Engineering Student Program

Offered by Trustee Corey Thomas (BE'98) and Dr. LaQuanya Phillips Thomas

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$100,000 if 4,000 donors give in the next 6 months

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$100,000 if 2,000 donors give in the next 6 months

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$25,000 if 500 donors give in the next 6 months

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For Faculty/Staff

Offered by Suzanne and Patrick McGee

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$25,000 if 300 donors give in the next 6 months

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Offered by Anonymous Trustees

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$25,000 if 400 donors give in the next 6 months

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$25,000 if 500 donors give in the next 6 months

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$500 if $500 is donated in the next 6 months

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Donation Match

$5 per donor up to $5

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$1 per $1 donated up to $25,000

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For Undergraduate Alumni (1994)

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$100,000 if 7,500 donors give in the next 6 months

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$100,000 if 6,000 donors give in the next 6 months

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Donation Challenge

$25,000 if 600 donors give in the next 6 months

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For Student (2024)

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Donation Challenge

$1,000 if 50 donors give in the next 6 months

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For Undergraduate Alumni (2019)

Offered by A generous donor

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