Thousands of students have received their UDM education because scholarship support was available to deserving students – some of the best and brightest in our classrooms. The support of alumni and friends makes a significant difference in the lives of UDM students and helps fulfill the mission to provide excellent student-centered education.

When making a scholarship contribution, University Advancement staff will assist you in choosing which scholarship option aligns with your interests and goals. There are two types of scholarships that can be used for the University’s highest priorities or designated to a college, school, and program.

Endowed scholarships

Your scholarship contribution creates an endowment and is invested by the University. The endowment’s annual income is awarded to the students as a scholarship. The scholarship endowment will exist in perpetuity, continuing a very long and important tradition of support. A minimum $25,000 contribution is required for an endowed scholarship.

Expendable scholarships

Your total contribution will be awarded over a period of one or more years.

UDM staff will work with you to establish your scholarship, including how to fund the scholarship, the purpose, the criteria, and selection process.

The University is extremely grateful to the alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends who contributed to scholarships in 2004-05.