Support Undergrads with The Stanford Fund
Giving through The Stanford Fund is a meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of Stanford students. The support you provide impacts every undergrad on campus. That’s more than 7,800 students benefiting from your generosity every year.
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You provide life-changing financial aid
With the support of Stanford Fund donors, the university is able to offer generous and comprehensive financial aid to every student who qualifies. U.S. students are accepted “need blind,” meaning without consideration for their ability to pay tuition. Once accepted, Stanford meets their demonstrated financial need through scholarships—not loans. This makes a world-class education accessible to capable and talented students from all backgrounds.
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You sustain outstanding academics
Annual gifts through The Stanford Fund are utilized to develop innovative, engaging, and challenging curricula to ensure that Stanford remains at the forefront of undergraduate education. Funding supported the development and expansion of the new Civic, Liberal, and Global Education (COLLEGE) core courses for first-year students. COLLEGE provides a foundational learning experience for all students that prepares them for responsible citizenship in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. In addition, all schools that grant undergraduate degrees—Humanities and Sciences, Engineering, and the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability—benefit from gifts through The Stanford Fund.
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You support students outside the classroom
The Stanford Fund is a key source of support for 200 student-run organizations, including performing arts clubs, cultural groups, professional organizations, and club sports teams.These groups allow students to express their creativity, explore their passions, build lifelong friendships, and develop new skills. Gifts through The Stanford Fund also help to support resources for student veterans and first-generation and low-income students.
What your support means to students
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“My time at Stanford has been nothing short of incredible. Studying computer science has given me a chance to dive into learning while being surrounded by inspiring individuals. During the late nights I’ve spent in Green Library and Old Union working on problem sets, I’ve found a sense of community with people who are as passionate and driven as I am. There is something about those study sessions that, while challenging, really make me feel like I’m a part of something special. Every experience I’ve had at Stanford feels like it’s building toward a larger goal, and it’s because of the generosity of Stanford Fund donors that I get to be here. This truly feels like a place where anything is possible, and where each day brings a new opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.”
Laolu Oguneye, ’28
How to make a gift
Mail your gift
Make checks payable to “The Stanford Fund” and mail to:
Stanford University
P.O. Box 20466
Stanford, CA 94309-0466
Match your gift
Find out if your employer will match your charitable contribution to Stanford.
Give securities
Gifts of appreciated securities provide attractive tax advantages. Find more information here or contact our Gift Securities Team at (650) 721-1917 or stockgifts@stanford.edu.