Million
Dollar
Match
You Give. We Match.
Double Your Impact.
Million Dollar Match
Elizabethtown College’s Million Dollar Match is the most significant fundraising match in the institution’s history, offering the opportunity for 20 first-time endowed scholarship donors to build a lasting legacy and open doors to higher education for future generations of Etown students.
Thanks to a $500,000 challenge fund provided by Bob Dolan, David Hosler ’72 H'10, Jan Lane ’75, Ed Lovelidge ’82, Jim Shreiner ’73 G’24, and the estate of the late Martin Heilman ’63, Etown will match new $25,000 scholarship commitments, dollar for dollar, to create $1 million in funding to support student scholarships.
This remarkable matching opportunity will help aspiring Etown donors create much-needed permanent endowed support and, most importantly, increase access to a transformational Etown experience.
Important Information to Qualify for the Million Dollar Match
- The match is only available to first-time endowed scholarship donors.
- A $25,000 commitment in the form of an outright gift or a multi-year pledge is required.
- Gifts can be made through cash, stocks or other securities, a donor-advised fund, or an IRA-qualified charitable distribution.
- Each donor/household is eligible for one match.
- Contact ia@etown.edu or 800-877-9658 to learn more today!
Endowed Scholarships at Etown
An endowed scholarship is a sustainable fund that grows over time and is awarded annually to qualified students.
- Endowed scholarships can be personalized. Some donors have created endowed scholarships in their own names, while others have created scholarships that honor family members, beloved professors, colleagues, or friends.
- Endowed scholarships offer varied areas of support, from need-based aid through academic programs to international opportunities and beyond.
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You can select preferred criteria for students who will benefit from the scholarship award, including financial need, a selected major or minor, a specific geographic area, or even a recipient who is a first-generation college student.
Emily Harding '23
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major
“The scholarship I’ve received has been so beneficial to my Etown experience. In addition to the financial support, I will be a competitive candidate when applying to Ph.D. programs.”
Ryan Nguyen '24
International Business Major
“My scholarship has been a great blessing in making college an affordable opportunity for me to continue my education and allowing me to pursue my passion.”
Jalen Belgrave '23
Legal Studies Major
“My scholarship impacted me by helping me afford to stay on campus, flourish at Etown, and become a better leader and advocate for all.”