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Hofstra's Donor Scholarship Program

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At Hofstra, we believe that the greatest gift a student can receive is a scholarship. The honor of being recognized for one's academic achievement and potential, coupled with the financial aid needed to make a quality education possible, is a lifelong gift.

Scholarships provide tremendous opportunities and financial assistance to deserving students. Your gift of a scholarship will help to make a personal difference in the life of a Hofstra student and ensure that deserving students who wish to attend Hofstra are not left behind because of economic constraints.

When you give a scholarship you:

  • receive gratification for helping a student complete their academic goals
  • receive an acknowledgement from your student
  • receive an invitation to the annual scholarship luncheon and a chance to meet the students you support
  • will be listed in the University’s official Bulletin

Named Endowed Scholarships:

  • Endowed scholarships are established in perpetuity and may be named in honor or memory of someone special.
  • A minimum gift of $25,000 is required to establish a scholarship and may be paid one-time or up to 5 years.
  • Scholarship criteria may be restricted to a student in a specific college or major (i.e. Zarb School of Business). The University recommends unrestricted criteria based on academic achievement and/or financial need.
  • Funds can be added at any time to the corpus and such contributions are eligible for IRS tax deductions.
  • Regular notifications of the scholarship recipients are provided to benefactors or their representatives.

Named Annual Scholarships:

  • Annual scholarships are established and awarded on a yearly basis and may be renewed annually.
  • A minimum gift of $2,500 is required to establish an annual scholarship.

Please note: gifts of any amount toward scholarships are critically important to aid the University in providing deserving young men and women access to a high-quality education. All gifts less than $2,500 will be designated to the General Scholarship Fund at Hofstra University and you will continue to be recognized as a generous donor.

If you are interested in other funding/naming opportunities, such as Named Chairs or Professorships, please view our Scholarships & Endowments brochure.

If you would like further information about establishing a scholarship at Hofstra University, please contact:

Margaret Shields
The Development Office
Hofstra University
101 Hofstra Hall
Hempstead, NY 11549
Ph. (516) 463-6561
Fax (516) 463-4867