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Since 1927, gifts to The Penn Fund—from undergraduate alumni and parents like you—have made a profound and immediate impact on all aspects of student life and learning at the University by providing grant-based financial aid packages to undergraduates, supporting enhancements to academic programs and campus technology, and fostering community through student clubs and organizations. This longstanding tradition of loyal generosity allows donors to support the University’s greatest needs and highest priorities through the general fund, long-term scholarship support, and special reunion class projects.

How do we support Undergraduates at Penn?

Undergraduate Financial Aid
Residential and Campus Life
Academic Enhancement

Undergraduate Alumni and Parent Giving Program

The Penn Fund opens doors to opportunity…

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...and delivers support where it’s needed most.

  • Student Story

    Penn has helped shape who I am and given me countless opportunities. It will forever remain an important part of my life and identity.”

  • Student Story

    I would like to express how grateful I am to the alumni philanthropists for making this possible, and for giving me the opportunity to craft a beautiful youth, career, and life.”

  • Alumni Donor Story

    The DuBois College House Scholars Fund might actually help students stay in school. Our collective support could be a real game-changer.”

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    • Undergraduate Financial Aid

Your gift makes a real and immediate impact on the lives of students at Penn today.

Give your treasure.

Gifts of any size that count toward The Penn Fund help power the University and open doors to transformative experiences through support of undergraduate student life and learning.

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Give your time.

Volunteer as a member of your class giving committee to honor your milestone reunion or encourage your friends and peers to give during The Penn Fund’s annual Giving Red and Blue Day. Your time and passion enable The Penn Fund to deliver on its promise to the University in so many ways.

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The Latest

This Fiscal Year (7/1/23—6/30/24)

Giving Red and Blue Day

Giving Red and Blue Day is around the corner once again—save the date! On or before Thursday, April 4, you can contribute and double your impact on undergraduate student life and learning this year. The first $1 million in gifts made between now and then will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $50,000) as part of our Giving Red and Blue Day $1 Million Challenge.

Worth Noting

It starts with an idea. An idea that is sparked by a passion to do good, to make change, to leave an impact. At Penn, we are inspiring impact every day. Impact that is ignited by our students, faculty and alumni. This impact does not discriminate or fear differences. This impact is far reaching across the globe in all communities…and it lives on indefinitely. It inspires others to strive to achieve the unthinkable and the unimaginable – and it starts at Penn.

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Make it a red and blue dream come true.

Penn undergraduate alumni and parents have the opportunity to make a real difference for those who follow in their footsteps or their own students who attend the University today. Participation at any level will create a direct and immediate impact on campus.