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Matching and challenge gifts are special types of donations that amplify your support! A matching gift is when a donor offers to match your support dollar-for-dollar up to a certain amount. A challenge gift is similar, but this type of donation is made only if a specific number of people step up to support a certain fund. If you would like to issue a match or challenge to your fellow Bearkats on Giving Day, contact givingtoshsu@shsu.edu.

Upcoming Events

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Chuck Caughey Geosciences Challenge
Geologist Chuck Caughey has issued a special Giving Day challenge in support of future geoscientists at Sam Houston State University. Once 20 gifts are made to the Chuck Caughey Geoscience Scholarship Endowment, it will unlock a generous gift of $12,000 from Mr. Caughey. Every gift made directly to the Chuck Caughey Geoscience Scholarship Endowment helps students from community colleges transfer to SHSU and pursue their BS degree in geoscience. Make your gift today and help us make a lasting impact for future Bearkat geoscientists!
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Most Gifts Leaderboard
Which specific area on campus will receive the most gifts to support their larger philanthropic goals? Make a gift now to help your favorite area at Sam Houston State University get to the top of the leaderboard!
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Honoring Dr. Rick C. White by Empowering Impact in the Sciences
Dr. Janis White ’73, retired Professor for Human Sciences, is challenging Bearkats to join her in supporting the Rick C. White Study Abroad Scholarship in the Sciences. This scholarship was established in memory of Janis' husband Rick ’71 and ‘73, beloved professor of Chemistry and study abroad leader, to support Bearkats who are looking to make an impact in the sciences. Janis will make a $5,000 gift when 10 gifts are made to the scholarship. Let's max out this challenge on Giving Day 2026!
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Highest Participation by Decade Challenge
Which SHSU decade of graduates will make the most gifts on Giving Day? Make a gift now and spread the word to get your class decade to the top of the leaderboard.
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