Annual Gifts
Annual gifts provide ongoing support for the Mississippi State University College of Arts & Sciences, including departments, research centers, academic programs, and student support services. These contributions help sustain instructional quality and strengthen the student experience. Gifts may be designated to support specific college priorities or strategic needs and are typically used immediately.
Endowments
Endowed gifts to the College of Arts & Sciences at Mississippi State University provide long-term support for future generations. The principal is invested in perpetuity, and only investment earnings are used to fund programs and initiatives, creating a lasting source of support. Endowments may be named for the donor or in honor of a chosen individual or purpose.
Types of Endowed Funds
Faculty Chairs
From $1,500,000. Endowed chairs help the College attract and retain distinguished faculty who are renowned in their field. The income is used to supplement salary and research efforts.
Professorships
From $500,000. Professorships help to attract and retain talented faculty, often in the middle of their careers. The income is used to supplement salary and research efforts.
Graduate Fellowships
From $250,000. Graduate fellowships are needed to attract and retain outstanding graduate students. Funds are used to offset the costs of education.
Scholarships
From $25,000. Scholarships are used to attract and retain the best and brightest undergraduate students throughout the state, region and nation. Scholarships can be tailored to have the impact of the donor’s choosing. Funds are used to offset the costs of education.
Other Endowed Funds
From $25,000. These funds may be used for support of a wide range of needs, including equipment maintenance, faculty enrichment, research and travel, and program support.
Capital projects
Naming opportunities for buildings, laboratories, classrooms and offices are available.