How to Support Graduate Studies
We are deeply grateful to the many donors who support graduate education at the University of Kansas. Their generosity empowers graduate students to pursue groundbreaking research, deliver high-quality instruction, and contribute meaningfully to communities across Kansas and beyond.
Where to Give
Graduate Student Emergency Fund
This fund provides urgent financial assistance to students facing unexpected challenges. These include emergency medical and dental needs, car trouble, housing instability, and other unforeseen circumstances that threaten students’ ability to remain enrolled. Thanks to donor support, students have been able to navigate these crises and stay on track toward their academic and professional goals.
Graduate Studies Advancement Fund
The KU Graduate Advancement Fund enhances graduate student success by supporting mentorship, professional development, and flexible, mission-driven initiatives. This fund enables the Office of Graduate Studies to expand and improve mentoring networks, offer career-building workshops and resources, and invest in innovative projects that foster creativity, collaboration, and community. By responding nimbly to student needs, the fund helps ensure that KU graduate students are well-prepared to lead, teach, and make meaningful contributions in their fields and beyond.
Graduate Student Scholarship Fund
The Graduate Student Scholarship Fund supports awards and scholarships across a wide range of units within KU, recognizing students for their exceptional research, scholarship, and service. Through this fund, we collaborate with philanthropic organizations to celebrate student excellence and elevate the visibility of KU graduate students. These partnerships help expand access to graduate education and ensure that KU students are recognized for the real-world impact of their contributions.