Opportunities to Give

How You Can Make a Difference

The diverse administrative units in Student Affairs work in concert to provide programs and services that support and challenge students. These opportunities deeply enrich the Penn State student experience, giving our students the tools and insights required to lead meaningful lives. From funding programs to supporting scholarships, Students Affairs offers many opportunities for you to make an immediate impact on student lives.  

Promoting Wellness

Good physical and mental health are critical to academic success. We provide resources and opportunities for students to stay healthy so they can focus on their classes.

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• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) provides resources and aimed at helping students achieve emotional and mental wellness.

Ask about these Giving Opportunities

• University Health Services 
• Health Promotion & Wellness 
• Campus Recreation 

Shaping Citizens and Leaders

Much of student learning takes place outside the classroom. Skills, such as critical thinking, decision-making, creative expression, teamwork and conflict resolution make students better leaders, stronger professionals, and responsible citizens.

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• Fraternity & Sorority Life provides programmatic support to one of the largest Greek communities in the country.
• Residence Life provides a living-learning environment for on-campus students.

Ask about these Other Giving Opportunities

• Career Services
• The Center for Character Conscience, & Public Purpose
• HUB-Robeson Center
• Office of Student Activities 
• Stand for State
• Student Engagement Programs 

Providing Community & Advocacy

When students feel safe and welcome, they can focus on learning, creating friendships, and growing personally. Many Student Affairs offices are dedicated to providing support and advocacy to help students with a variety of issues, programming around diversity and inclusion, and spaces where all students can feel safe and included.

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• The Center for Spiritual & Ethical Development offers a welcoming environment to explore faith traditions.
• The Collegiate Recovery Community provides support and a strong community for students in recovery from alcohol and other addictions. 
• The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity provides resources, advocacy, and a caring community for LGBTQ students and allies. 
  • Give to the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
  • Give to scholarship funds
• The Gender Equity Center supports students who have been impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking harassment, or similar issues.
• The Paul Robeson Cultural Center focuses on identity development and social justice.
• Adult Learner Programs & Services Opportunity Fund provides resources, for veterans and non-traditional undergraduate students.
• Sexual Misconduct Prevention & Response oversees reporting procedures violations of Title IX, including sexual misconduct or harassment issues.
• Student Care & Advocacy's Student Emergency Fund provides resources, support, and accommodations to students and families during critical situations.
• The Penn State Parents Program is the primary resource for parents and families of Penn State students as they navigate the college experience.  
• Student Orientation and Transition Programs assists students in their transition to Penn State. 

Ask about these Giving Opportunities

• Student Legal Services 
• Off-Campus Student Support 
• Office of Student Conduct
• Office of Fraternity and Sorority Compliance

Student Organizations, Scholarships, and Other Endowments

At Penn State, students have almost unlimited opportunities to get involved as well as to be recognized for their contributions. Through student organizations and scholarship opportunities, students can learn about themselves and their passions, put classroom learning to work in the real world, and contribute to their communities.  

Student Organizations

• Catholic Campus Ministry Endowment
• Latino Caucus
• Global Brigades Campus Council
• Rince Na Leon
• Parkinson's Foundation
• Penn State Campus Crusade for Christ
• Association for Computing Machinery
• Innoblue
• Panhellenic Council in Student Activities
• Innoblue Startup Fund
• Lion's Pantry 
• National Association of Home Builders
• WKPS The Lion 90.7 FM 
• Club Kreyol
• DigiDigits
• 1281 World Campus Psychology Club
• World Campus Chapter of Psi Chi
• Women in Computing

Scholarships and Other Endowments

• Courtney O'Bryan Memorial Fund
• Phi Kappa Tau Resident Scholarship
• Penn State Leadership AIG Trustee Scholarship
• Michael D. and Trisha G. Walsh Student Broadcasters Trustee Scholarship
• Kappa Alpha Psi Delta Theta Alumni Association Scholarship
• Project Cahir Corps Endowment
• Take Cahir Fund
• Kyle Johnson Memorial Trustee Scholarship
• Rick Funk Leadership Award
• William E. McTurk Thespians Endowment for Excellence
• Robert K. Zimmerman Endowment for Student Broadcasting
• Fred Fotis Award