Scholarships
“I am very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to attend Butler, but I’m completely self-supported financially. Scholarships made the amazing experience I’ve had at Butler possible. the help I have received will never to forgotten. My future is a reality because of donors like you.” —Catrina Cranfill ’15, Marketing major
Scholarships Change Lives
Education is always a worthy investment, with dividends beyond what we can see or imagine. At Butler University, providing an exceptional student-centered learning experience is at the heart of everything we do, and we are passionate about making this experience available to all who seek it. That’s why we annually invest more than $93 million in student scholarships and financial aid. Of that total, only $5.5 million is funded by our endowment or annual philanthropic support. Closing this nearly $87.5 million gap in student scholarship support is essential to making Butler’s personalized educational experience a reality for aspiring Bulldogs.
Higher education remains one of the most influential factors in guaranteeing a person’s lifetime well-being and success. Studies continue to show the significant, long-term economic and personal benefits for those who pursue education beyond high school. When you give the gift of a scholarship, you are truly changing the trajectory of a student’s life forever. As Butler continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of learners through new pathways, credentials, and degree options, scholarships will always be central in our commitment to creating access for all learners.
Three Ways to Invest in a Bulldog
The Butler Fund for Student Scholarship
All gifts to the Butler Fund for Student Scholarship go directly to current students in the form of scholarships. Gifts of any size make an immediate and meaningful impact by making the Butler experience possible for today’s students.
Named Annual Scholarships
Donors can name an annual scholarship through a minimum gift of $2,500/year for four years. Annual scholarships can be directed to a student studying in a particular College or a student-athlete.
To make a gift to this scholarship, please contact the Office of Annual Giving at 800-368-6852, ext. 9469.
Endowed Scholarships
Endow a named scholarship that will exist in perpetuity at Butler, benefitting untold numbers of future Bulldogs. Endowed scholarships can be established through a gift of at least $50,000, payable over five years. Or, donors can establish an endowed scholarship through a planned estate gift.
Please contact the Office of Advancement for more information.