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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 Enrichment

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.”

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    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.”

  • Student Story

    I hope to one day make an impact by funding an endowed scholarship. This investment would live on for a lifetime.”

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    As an international student, I wouldn’t have been able to afford studying in the U.S. without aid. I’m thankful that Penn offered me such a wonderful scholarship.”

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

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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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November 15-17, 2024

Homecoming Weekend 2024

Join us on campus for Homecoming Weekend, November 15-17, 2024!
Penn Alumni and our partners across the University welcome everyone back to campus for three days of exciting programming during Homecoming Weekend.

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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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This June’s collective giving to The Penn Fund will truly impact the academic and extracurricular experience—both inside and outside the classroom—for current and future Quakers. Throughout the past month and worldwide, undergraduate alumni and parents came together in support of our latest annual giving challenge. Their impressive generosity serves as a meaningful investment in student life and learning—and empowers the next generation of leaders. Thank you very much again to this awesome group for their participation. ...

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Our current fiscal year ends on Sunday—presenting one final chance to maximize the impact of your contribution through our ongoing annual giving challenge. When 2,200 undergraduate alumni commit to The Penn Fund before June 30, their collective support unlocks an additional $300,000 in matching funds to enhance our ability to benefit the University’s core mission of transformative higher education.

We hope you will partner with The Penn Fund to make a difference this fiscal year and sincerely appreciate your consideration of this heartfelt philanthropic request. You can join us at the link in our bio.
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Our current fiscal year ends this week—presenting the last chance to expand the impact of your contribution through our ongoing annual giving challenge. When 2,200 undergraduate alumni commit to The Penn Fund before June 30, their collective support unlocks an additional $300,000 in matching funds.

Giving to The Penn Fund is crucial to ensuring the most talented scholars can attend the University every year—regardless of their financial circumstances. Your investment in life and learning across campus allows us to continue enhancing its quality by supporting teaching and research, extracurricular and residential programming, and important student services that contribute to a well-rounded college experience. We appreciate your consideration of a gift before our fiscal year ends on June 30. Join us today at the link in our bio.
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Our current fiscal year ends in less than two weeks, and you can still boost the impact of your contribution before then through our new annual giving challenge. When 2,200 undergraduate alumni commit to The Penn Fund before June 30, their collective support unlocks an additional $300,000 in matching funds.

Your philanthropic commitment helps build the University’s strong academic foundation—enabling us to nurture future leaders, drive groundbreaking discoveries, and provide a conducive environment for learning and community engagement. Thank you very much for considering a gift to be matched before our fiscal year ends on June 30. Join us in the link in our bio.
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Our current fiscal year is almost over—and, before it ends, a new annual giving challenge will amplify the impact of your contribution of any size. When 2,200 undergraduate alumni commit to The Penn Fund before June 30, their collective support unlocks an additional $300,000 in matching funds.

Your commitment to The Penn Fund this month will help enrich the University’s strong and substantial academic foundation. Thank you very much for considering a gift to be matched before our fiscal year ends on June 30—and wishing you a wonderful summer ahead. Join us by clicking the link in our bio.
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Lorenza Colagrossi C’21 sets an inspiring example of philanthropic leadership, especially for her peers in the young alumni community. As a Regional Benjamin Franklin Society Representative with The Penn Fund, Penn Alumni Ambassador, and a member of the Young Alumni Board for Penn Libraries, Lorenza has enjoyed many memorable volunteer experiences. Most recently, she served on the host committee for First Toast on the Road in New York City, and shared: “It was amazing to connect with so many other alumni and be surrounded by those who love Penn as much as I do. I hope to continue inspiring more young alumni to give back to the University that gave us so much.”
 
As we welcome the Class of 2024 as undergraduate alumni today, we thought it fitting to highlight a fellow young alumna who is staying connected with the University in meaningful ways. Thank you very much for your dedication, Lorenza—we are so grateful to you!
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Congratulations to Penn`s Class of 2024! We can`t wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish in your next chapter, and wish you the very best of luck in your future endeavors. Hurrah, Hurrah! ...

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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.