Articles tagged “Donors”
Joe D. Pentecost Foundation: Helping Other People Excel

The Joe D. Pentecost Foundation supports several scholarships for students in the greater Lansing area, including awards for students who transfer from Lansing Community College to continue their studies at Michigan State University.
STARR Charitable Foundation: Not Just A Scholarship

In 1998, anonymous donors created a scholarship that has now given over $12 million to Spartans at MSU, changing lives in the process.
Remembering William “Bill” Beachler

William "Bill" Beachler, creator of the Pride Scholarship at MSU, passed away on January 11.
Max O'Connor: a Lot to Be Thankful For

Max O'Connor, once a homeless high school student with big dreams, was able to come to Michigan State University with the help of scholarship support.
Alex's Great State Race Tradition Inspires Statewide Support

A Rivalry Week event created to honor the memory of an MSU student raises support for students at Michigan State and the University of Michigan.
Changing Lives as a Community, One Gift at a Time

The Atlantic magazine describes a Michigan community's efforts to send all its kids to college with the help of scholarship support. Every gift makes a difference in the life of a student.
Building a Tradition of Supporting Non-Traditional Students

A recent report highlights non-traditional students' success in the state of Michigan when compared to students from other states. Few scholarships exist to specifically help this student population.
MSU Student’s Blog Post On Study Abroad Featured in Huffington Post

Freshman Breana Brill's post on how study abroad "ruined her life" (in a good way!) was picked up by the Huffington Post. Read about how MSU's Freshman Seminar Abroad program changed her life.
Scholarship Luncheon 2014

Our annual scholarship luncheon was held on September 26 (Homecoming Weekend) this year. View photos and video from the event, which was held to celebrate student scholarship recipients & donors.
Become a Spartan Advocate

The Spartan Advocate program is one way you can help support MSU by communicating the importance of supporting MSU and higher education to others. Read to learn more and get involved!
Resources for Alumni Clubs

The University Scholarships & Fellowships Advancement Office offers resources to alumni clubs that are raising funds to support scholarships.