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Together, We Support Causes We Care About

KSU Giving Day is more than just a day of giving—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on Kennesaw State students. This year, we’re highlighting special initiatives and scholarships that provide critical support for academic success, leadership development, and student well-being. From need-based scholarships to program-specific funds, every gift helps remove financial barriers and create transformative opportunities. Join us in making a difference and empowering Owls to soar!

President's Parliament

Tara L. Bates Gap Fund

Staff Senate Annual Scholarship

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Gap Annual Scholarship

Global Education General Scholarship

Human Resources

KSU Archives & Bentley Rare Book Museum

Museum of History and Holocaust Education

Undergraduate Research Scholarships

Office of Research

SAFE Center

Student-Athlete Success Services

KSU Retiree Legacy Annual Scholarship

Participating Groups

KSU + SPSU Alumni Initiatives

Athletics

Student Affairs

Bagwell College of Education

Michael J. Coles College of Business

College of Architecture and Construction Management

Robert S. Geer Family College of the Arts

College of Computing and Software Engineering

Graduate College

Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences

College of Science and Mathematics

KSU Journey Honors College

Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

Wellstar College of Health and Human Services

Special Initiatives and Scholarships

$5,000

Alumni Challenge

Calling all KSU and SPSU alumni! If 400 alumni give, unlock $10,000 for student support from the KSU Alumni Association Board. The first 200 donors unlocks $5,000, with the additional $5,000 unlocking after 200 more.

400 / 400 Donors

Completed

$250

KSU Food Forest Challenge

Unlock $250 to KSU Food Forest if 15 people donate to support a model for sustainable urban cultivation to mitigate climate change and promote food security which provides education, programming, and opportunities for volunteering for KSU students, staff, and faculty.

15 / 15 Donors

Completed

$500

Tara L. Bates Gap Fund Challenge

If 20 donors give, unlock $500 to assist first-year full-time students with demonstrated financial need who face a gap after financial aid and scholarships from Tara Bates '97.

20 / 20 Donors

Completed

$250

OwlSwap Challenge

Unlock $250 for OwlSwap if 15 people donate to educate, inspire, and empower individuals to dress for success at career fairs, internships, and job, and to live more sustainably through clothing programs and educational events.

15 / 15 Donors

Completed

$500

Staff Senate Annual Scholarship

If 20 donors give, unlock $500 for the Staff Senate Annual Scholarship, providing financial support to full time KSU staff members, from an anonymous donor.

20 / 20 Donors

Completed

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