$ 564,374 raised 870 gifts
Freshmen Scholarships has raised $ 1,300 from 6 gifts!
Freshmen Scholarships
Make an Impact

As tuition costs continue to rise across the U.S., financial aid has never been more crucial. While 85% of college students receive some form of assistance, many still struggle—38% worry they won’t have enough funds to cover even a single semester. With the average federal and state aid per student at $13,100, scholarships play a vital role in bridging the financial gap.

Your support helps reduce student loan debt and provides deserving Bearkat students with access to education they might not otherwise afford. Every scholarship gift makes a meaningful impact, empowering Sam Houston State University students to achieve academic success and build a brighter future.

Join us in making a difference—your generosity opens doors for the next generation.


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Fraternity & Sorority Life Leaderboard
Calling all Fraternity & Sorority Life organizations—it's time to show your pride! On Giving Day 2026, the challenge is on to see which chapter can rally their members, alumni, and friends to raise the most support. Bragging rights (and serious campus glory) are on the line—let the friendliest competition begin!
Are you affiliated with Fraternity & Sorority Life?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 No 671
2 Alpha Kappa Alpha 28
3 Kappa Alpha Order 13
4 Alpha Tau Omega 13
5 Zeta Tau Alpha 12
6 Sigma Chi 10
7 Delta Tau Delta 9
8 Alpha Chi Omega 8
9 Kappa Sigma 6
10 Sigma Phi Epsilon 5
11 Alpha Phi Alpha 4
12 Sigma Gamma Rho 4
13 Alpha Omicron Pi 3
14 Alpha Delta Pi 3
15 Sigma Sigma Sigma 3
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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.
What decade did you graduate?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 2016 - 2025 119
2 1996 - 2005 114
3 2006 - 2015 87
4 1976 - 1985 84
5 1986 - 1995 75
6 1966 - 1975 37
7 Current Student 29
8 1956 - 1965 6
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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!
Rank Participating Group Gifts
1 Athletics 262
2 College of Business Administration 147
3 Student Affairs 62
4 College of Science and Engineering Technology 58
5 College of Education 56
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