Building a Strong Future
When you establish an endowment, you are making an everlasting gift in support of the students, faculty and programs at UT Dallas.
Establishing an endowed fund helps build a strong, successful future for the University and the community. The interest earned on an endowed gift is used to achieve the donor’s philanthropic interests. The University of Texas System invests all endowment gifts and guarantees a fixed rate of return, regardless of changes in the market. This ensures that endowment gifts will leave a lasting impact.
- Dollar amounts listed represent minimum levels to establish an endowed fund.
- A pledge to establish an endowment may be completed over multiple years.
- Endowments may be made through an estate gift.
- Some employer matching gift programs may assist in the creation of an endowment. Find out if your company has a matching program.
- All endowments are established through a formal gift agreement and subject to approval by the UT System Board of Regents.
Professorships and Chairs
At the heart of every great university are scholars whose work is supported by endowed funds. Professorships and chairs create opportunities for UT Dallas to attract and retain outstanding faculty members who will enhance students’ academic experiences and the institution’s reputation.
Distinguished Chair
$3 million
Chair
$2 million
Distinguished Professorship
$1 million
Professorship
$500,000
Faculty Fellowship
$250,000
Learn more about endowed chairs and professorships.
Scholarships and Fellowships
UT Dallas provides need and merit-based scholarships for undergraduates and fellowships for graduate students. Donors may establish a scholarship/fellowship with specific criteria for recipients, such as academic merit, financial need, major or course of study, community service and campus involvement.
Scholarship
$50,000
Fellowship
$50,000
Annual gifts in support of existing scholarships and fellowships are welcome. Make a gift.
Opportunity Funds
These permanent funds provide ongoing, general support for any school, academic department, research center or other campus unit. Make a gift.
Opportunity Fund
$25,000
Campus Enhancement Funds
These funds ensure that the physical transformation of campus will endure as UT Dallas continues to grow. Distributions from these funds help maintain new trees, water features and outdoor seating areas.
Campus Enhancement Fund
From $10,000 to $100,000
Learn more about Campus Enhancement Funds.
Research, Student Support and Other Programs
Donors with a special interest may customize an endowment to support nearly any purpose, such as a specific field of research, a lecture series, faculty, staff or student awards, and other programs. Make a gift.
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