Make the Greatest Impact by Starting a Scholarship

Scholarships have the most direct impact on Midland University students, and continue to be the area of greatest need at Midland. For many students, financial aid and scholarships are the difference between attending Midland and having to choose another school, or being able to continue their education at Midland. Our student scholarship process is simple and is a powerful way to honor a family member, friend, or group, and support programs that are important to you. 

Step 1 - Determine Your Goals

Start by visiting with the Midland Advancement Team to determine your goals and the type of scholarship you wish to establish. We will discuss the award criteria and a name for your scholarship.

Step 2 - Fund Your Scholarship

The Advancement Team will work with you to determine which type of scholarship best suits your goals:

Annual/Funded Scholarship: An annual or funded scholarship can be established with a minimum of $2,500 annually for at least four years. You can continue this scholarship for as long as you like. The award goes directly to students, but will discontinue when you decide to stop funding the scholarship.

Perpetual Scholarship: A minimum of $25,000 is required to establish a perpetual scholarship. The contribution may be received in one disbursement or over a two or three-year period. After the scholarship reaches $25,000, it will immediately be directed to students scholarships, and you will receive recognition in perpetuity for a $1,000 scholarship award each year. Award recognition will increase $1,000 for every additional $25,000 gifted to the scholarship.

Family members and friends can also support your scholarship. Donors who establish a perpetual scholarship through their estate will also become members of our Victory Society.

Step 3 - See Your Impact

Once your scholarship begins to be awarded, you are contributing to a student’s success at Midland! Each year, you will receive a report to notify you who received your scholarship, be invited to the annual Midland Scholarship Luncheon, and receive recognition on Midland’s website. 

For more information about starting a scholarship, contact:

Laura Jensen - jensen@midlandu.edu | 402-941-6523
Amy Tritsch - tritsch@midlandu.edu | 402-941-6032
Anna O’Reilly - oreilly@midlandu.edu | 402-941-6053