Scholarships & Academic Program Support

As a top priority for ESF, scholarships provide stability for the College's financial aid program to help attract and retain the best students. Establishing a scholarship or adding to an existing one, is an easy way to make a difference in the lives of countless young people for generations to come.

Complete list and description of the funds available.

ESF College Foundation Scholarships

The ESF College Foundation provides over $1.5 million in scholarships to deserving students annually, making the dream of an ESF education a reality for deserving students.

Types of Scholarships

Endowed Scholarships

Require a minimum gift of $25,000
- Restrictions on use of gift can be made on gifts of $50,000 and above.
Can be named by the donor
Permanently invests the donor's gift
Use a portion of the income earned each year to make an award
Lasts forever as the principal of the gift is never spent
Can be added to at any time

Presidential and National Scholarships

A portion of the Annual Fund is directed the Presidential and National Scholarship program
These scholarships are provided to over 500 ESF students annually, across every discipline

College Memorial Scholarships

An existing endowed fund used for scholarships
Receives memorial gifts when individual funds are not established
Family members are notified of donations received to this fund in memory of their loved ones

Establishing a Scholarship

Please contact the ESF College Foundation. We will connect you with a gift officer who will walk you through the process and your options:

Email: foundation@esf.edu
Call: (315) 470-6683

Academic Program Support

Gifts to support academic equipment, special lectures, faculty professional development, and enhanced instruction are critical to the mission of ESF.

Establishing Program Support