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Endowed Athletics Scholarship Support

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Providing a world-class education is one of the most important things we do for University of Iowa student-athletes.

You can make a difference by establishing an endowed scholarship. These funds are invested in perpetuity and help Hawkeye athletics attract top-notch competitors. You can take pride in investing in our student-athletes’ educational endeavors while creating a legacy for you and your family.

Our student-athletes have an opportunity to hone their leadership skills, give back to local communities, and compete for championships—all while earning a degree. Generous private support makes all of it possible.

“I am so grateful to all the donors who have made my experience at Iowa possible. Receiving an endowed scholarship is an honor, and it has been humbling to meet many of the families who support Iowa women's basketball at our annual endowed scholarship event. I really appreciate the opportunity to thank them in person.”

Hannah Stuelke

Iowa Women’s Basketball

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Rising Costs of a Full-Ride Scholarship
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More than 225 endowed scholarships support Hawkeye student-athletes each year.

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On average Hawkeye athletics provides approximately $15 million in scholarship support to Iowa’s student-athletes.

“We wanted to make a difference, a lasting impact. By endowing a scholarship, it’s going to be there long after we’re gone. We wanted to leave a legacy, and that’s one way to do it. There will be student-athletes benefitting from this for generations to come.”

Chelle Lehman (02BA)

Iowa City, Iowa

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Funding Opportunities & Ways to Give
Each year, the University of Iowa Department of Intercollegiate Athletics pays all or part of the tuition, room and board, books, cost of attendance stipend, and fees for hundreds of student-athletes. You can make a lasting impact by establishing an endowed scholarship fund.

Visionary Level

$1 Million Minimum Gift


A gift of $1 million or more provides a named, endowed scholarship for a specific team position.

For example:
The John and Jane Doe Men’s Basketball Point Guard Scholarship

Leadership Level

$500,000 Minimum Gift


A gift of $500,000 to $999,999 provides a named, endowed scholarship for a specific sport.

For example:
The Doe Family Softball Scholarship

Sustaining Level

$100,000 Minimum Gift


A gift of $100,000 through $499,999 provides a named, endowed athletic scholarship.

For example:
The John and Jane Doe Athletic Scholarship

Gifts to create a scholarship can be made via:
  • Outright gift or multi-year pledge

  • Bequest in a will or trust

  • Charitable remainder trust, gift annuity, or other life-income gift

  • Designation of the State University of Iowa Foundation as a beneficiary of an IRA qualified retirement plan, pension benefits, or annuity

  • Combination of the above
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How You Can Help


Help shape the future of Hawkeye student-athletes by establishing an endowed scholarship. Join us in creating a legacy that empowers generations of Hawkeyes to come.

For more information on scholarship support for Iowa’s student-athletes, please contact Athletics Development.

Derek Harrigan


Associate Director of Development

Intercollegiate Athletics

The University of Iowa

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