$ 538,010 raised 1,453 gifts
Students First General Scholarship Fund has raised $ 5,406 from 21 gifts!
Students First General Scholarship Fund

Support students when and where they need it most for CMU's 133rd Anniversary.

Gifts to the Students First General Scholarship Fund give the university—and yourself—maximum flexibility to help students: unrestricted scholarship donations go where they are most needed at any given time, whether it be for need or merit-based awards. 

Since this is a general scholarship fund, it gives the CMU Office of Financial Aid the flexibility to use your generosity in the way that’s most needed at any given time. The nature of the award may vary depending upon the needs of the student. For instance, funds may be used to help those middle-income students whose families don’t qualify for federal assistance but still need a helping hand with college expenses. They may also be used to close the gap between financial assistance and financial need for another student who might not be able to attend college without this help.

Thank you for participating!
Sep 22, 2025

We are grateful to alumni and friends who have participated in the CMU Giving Week Quest in support of our students. There’s still time to give a gift for CMU’s 133rd Anniversary! If you haven’t yet, consider making a gift to your favorite CMU scholarship or fund and help ignite the path for student success.

Reward Unlocked for Students First!
Sep 20, 2025

Thanks to donors of the Students First General Scholarship Fund, another $1,133 has been unlocked for students. Fire Up!

$2,266
Unlock a Students First General Scholarship Fund Reward
Once the Students First General Scholarship Fund reaches this goal, a reward of $1,133 goes back to students!
$2,266 / $2,266 Raised
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$333
333 Donor Challenge
Once we reach 333 donors, $333 goes to the Students First General Scholarship Fund!
333 / 333 Gifts
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$933
933 Donor Challenge
Once we reach 933 donors, $933 goes to the Finish Up Chips Scholarship!
933 / 933 Gifts
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Success!
Maroon and Gold Mile Giveaway
Renew or upgrade your CMU Alumni Association membership to Gold on September 17 and save! For just 24 hours on this day, Gold Membership is $24 and you earn a special CMU-branded keychain. Renew or upgrade: bit.ly/24cmugold
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$1,333
1,333 Donor Challenge
Once we reach 1,333 donors, $1,333 goes to the Ignite Scholarship - For First Generation Students!
1,333 / 1,333 Gifts
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$633
633 Donor Challenge
Once we reach 633 donors, $633 goes to the Student Emergency Fund!
633 / 633 Gifts
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First 100 Donors Prize!
Be one of the first 100 donors and receive a special CMU Giving Week glitter sticker!
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133rd Donor Prize
Legend says that the 133rd donor to travel on the CMU Giving Week Quest path will discover a special hoodie from the CMU Bookstore! Try your luck at grabbing the 133rd spot on the quest and the hoodie is yours!
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