MSU Student Services Advancement Offices

Endowment Information

What is an endowed fund?

An endowed fund is a fund in which the principal, usually the original gift of a donor, is never spent; a part of the investment income from MSU's investment of the principal supports a program or programs at MSU; and the remaining investment income is retained as a hedge against inflation and to provide a reserve that can be drawn on when investment returns are low or negative.

A Message from President Simon On Endowments

When I assumed the presidency of Michigan State University in January 2005, I accepted a profound responsibility for the stewardship of a great, pioneering institution of higher education. I am proud to serve as MSU's 20th president. As the first land-grant university, MSU spearheaded a movement that led to the development of a new educational tradition that has influenced higher education around the globe. READ MORE

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Learn more about the following Student Services Endowments:

	The Asian-Indian Endowment for the Education of Underserved Children supports MSU students who participate in service-learning with the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing (BGC). Learn more about The Asian-Indian Endowment for the Education of Underserved Children.
	The Asian Pacific American Student Leadership Endowment Fund was created to cultivate and support initiatives that develop the leadership of members of the Asian Pacific American Council (APA) member organziations throughout the academic school year. Learn more about the endowment.
	The Counseling Center Dressel Fellowship was established to honor Paul L. Dressel who served at MSU as distinguised Professor for the College of Education and as the first Director of the MSU Counseling Center for close to 50 years. Learn more about the Dressel Fellowship.
	In honor of former Counseling Center Director Lee N. June and his contributions to advancing the multicultural counseling services at MSU, the Lee N. June Endowment for Multicultural Counseling Services has been established to provide funding to enhance multicultural counseling programs and services for MSU students. Learn more about the June Endowment for Multicultural Counseling Services.
	The MSU Lacrosse Club Endowment was funded in 2009 by the Club team and will enhance the resources available for current and future students to provide much needed support to help the program excel. Learn more about the MSU Lacrosse Club Endowment.
	The Mary Beth Knox Scholarship was been established by her sorority, family, and friends in effort to offer financial assistance to a fellow member of the Greek community while simultaneously working to keep the memory of her incredible life alive at Michigan State University. Learn more about the Mary Beth Knox Scholarship.
	The Michael J. Hudson Emerging Opportunities Endowment was funded with the idea of giving the RCPD the ability to finance new endeavors that transform the center's outreach. The endowment funds are to be used at the director's discretion for current challenges, the evolution of the RCPD, and emerging needs. The endowment will support the RCPD belief that disabilities need not limit achievement and will create new opportunities for students and faculty at MSU. Learn more about the Hudson Endowment.
	The Muelder Learn To Swim Endowment provides funding to support dependent children of MSU students to attend the Learn-to-Swim program free of charge. Learn more about the Muelder Learn To Swim Endowment.
	The Muelder Endowment for MSU Safe Place provides scholarship support to students whose education has been interrupted by domestic violence to return to MSU and complete their college education. Learn more about the Muelder Endowment for MSU Safe Place.
	In 1992 the Panhellenic Council established the first Panhellenic Council Scholarship Fund for MSU to recognize the important role of the Panhellenic sororities on the MSU Campus and the enriching experience they give students associated with the Panhellenic MSU chapters. Learn more about the Panhellenic Council Scholarship.
	The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities Katrina Tagget Fellowship was established to memorialize Katrina's contributions and encourage others with disabilities to excel both academically and through service to others. Learn more about the Katrina Tagget Fellowship.
	In 1993 the estate of Daniel and Barbara Reid established an endowment to support the future of Intramural Sports and Recreative Services at Michigan State University. The purpose of the fund is to encourage and assist students, faculty, staff and others to participate and use the resources available through the department. Learn more about the Reid Endowment.
	The Ruth E. Renaud Student Affairs and Services and Academic Student Services and Multicultural Issues Staff Enrichment Endowment at Michigan State University was established in 1992 through gifts from faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the MSU Student Affairs and Services divison to honor Dr. Ruth E. Renaud who served the division for more than thirty years. Learn more about The Renaud Endowment.
	The TOCE / L.U.P.E. Scholarship award is intended to encourage all students at Michigan State University who have demonstrated capacity to achieve educational and professional goals, as well as a demonstrated committment to and involvement in the MSU Chicano/Latino community. Learn more about the TOCE/L.U.P.E. Scholarship.
	The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities Tower Guard Scholarship supports students involved with the oldest active MSU student organization. Membership in Tower Guard is founded upon four corners or pillars: leadership, service, scholarship, and character. Learn more about the Tower Guard Scholarship.

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