Endowed Scholarships
You will change the lives of students, many of whom could not afford to attend Hastings College without your support.
By establishing an endowed scholarship, you help a student pursue a dream of a college education, when financial obstacles would otherwise keep that dream out of reach. Your gift secures a source of financial aid in perpetuity while recognizing the legacy of a loved one, a favorite professor, or your own through the naming of the scholarship.
A note from HC Student Isaiah Strachan, expected HC Class of 2025 –
“I want to express my gratitude for giving me the opportunity to make further advancements in my academic career. This scholarship meant so much to me because just receiving it made me feel like I was smart and dedicated enough to actually pursue a career in the medical field and make a difference in the world. In addition, it relieved my parents of a significant portion of my tuition and for that I am extremely grateful. At times I tend to feel that I am not cut out to chase this little dream of mine, but it’s moments like this – when all of your hard work is rewarded, that allows a person to keep going and stick with it. So, thank you so much for supporting me in my ambitions and I hope that this step that you have given me, can become the staircase to my bright and beautiful future.”
Process for Creating a Scholarship
It’s easy to start your scholarship! All we need from you are three things:
- Awarding criteria – what type of student do you want to receive your scholarship (a major, from a specific part of town, etc)?
- Name of scholarship – is it in honor of someone?
- Funding plan – if you are unable to fully fund your scholarship at $25,000 right away, you have up to three years to build the fund.
Once we have the information above, our staff will draft an agreement based upon your wishes. The stipulations of the agreement will be vetted for legality and feasibility prior to signatures from you and the Foundation Executive Director. After a signed agreement is received, you will be recognized as a Ringland Society Member.
Your scholarship will be awarded the fall following the next June 30. Scholarships may be awarded sooner with an additional gift to offset the loss in interest accrual. You will receive a scholarship report sometime in October-November of each year with the fund balance, the previous year’s draw, and the name of the student recipient. Be on the look out for additional communications and opportunities for you as a Ringland Member!
Join hundreds of others who have left a legacy at Hastings College by establishing an Endowed Scholarship. Contact Claire Bostelman at 402.461.7786 or claire.bostelman@hastings.edu.
