Meet Our Donors - Endowments and Scholarships
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Endowed scholarship funds are designed to be permanent and perpetual and can be created with gifts totaling a minimum amount of $25,000, contributed in full at the outset or with an initial commitment that is added to over time until the endowment level of $25,000 is attained. The principal of the fund is invested to produce income, and an annual award is made to a student or students. The principal remains untouched, so the endowment can last into perpetuity. Annual scholarships can be established with an outright gift of $1,500 per year with a minimum five year commitment. The annual gift is awarded to recipients over the five-year period. Unlike an endowed scholarship described above, an annual scholarship is not a permanent fund and is awarded only as long you (or others) choose to contribute to the fund. Learn more or view the guidelines.
Building On Endowments
In 2014, Dr. Arvid ’85 and Anne (Jordan) Johnson ’87 announced they would match dollar-for-dollar gifts made to the Sister M. Noel Dreska, OSF, Endowed Scholarship Fund up to $25,000. One of those who met the challenge and contributed to the endowment – just as he has for many years – was alumnus Dr. Ferretti. [MORE]
Fraternity Brothers Give Back
Six alumni of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity established the Brothers of Phi Kappa Theta Catholic Fraternity Endowed Scholarship in 2014, to provide financial assistance to students in need at Lewis University. [MORE]
Charles Ford '87 '89
Charles and Helen Ford have dedicated their lives to family and education, living out the core values central to Lewis University. They continue building a scholarship named in their honor at the University. [MORE]
Jim Sczepaniak ’60
Jim Sczepaniak was always raised that you should help your fellow man; that we should give to others who needed help. Learn more about the strong values his family inspired. [MORE]
John '79 MBA '80 and Cynthia Cumbee
Lewis University has announced that alumnus John Cumbee and his wife, Cynthia have committed to providing a $100,000 endowed scholarship to assist Lewis students in need. [MORE]
James Denny
James M. Denny, a noted philanthropist to Catholic and community organizations and President of Two Rivers L.L.C., recently established a $100,000 endowment to further Lewis University’s focus on business ethics and to honor a Lewis faculty member, Father Kevin Spiess, Professor of Business Administration. [MORE]