The Fund for Sonoma State | Endowments | Scholarships

The Fund for Sonoma State is one important way alumni, parents and friends demonstrate loyality and support for the University. These gifts are typically unrestricted, but may be designated to the School or program of your choosing. All are critical to the mission of Sonoma State University.

Did you receive a phone call? Sonoma State University and The Fund for Sonoma State are partnering with San Francisco State University to make phone calls to alumni, parents and friends to garner support for campus priorities. If you have any questions about The Fund for Sonoma State or a phone call you may have received, please contact Laurie Ogg, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations at 707.664.2036 or Laurie.Ogg@sonoma.edu

Sonoma State University welcomes and encourages gifts to establish or increase endowments. Endowments are permanent assets that are invested to provide both current and future revenue streams to support the academic mission of the University. Endowments can be established to provide financial support for scholarships, professorships, academic programs, athletic and performing arts programs, and more. To establish an endowment at SSU, the minimum initial contribution level is $25,000.

Scholarships serve a major role in providing necessary funding for Sonoma State students who have demonstrated academic excellence. The Scholarship office currently administers over 200 separate funds that provide approximately 400 distinct scholarship awards.

More than 54% of the student body receives financial aid, and 27% receive assistance from scholarships or grants. Without this valuable and vital support, these students would be unable to attend SSU. The minimum scholarship awarded is $250.

Scholarships honor and memorialize family members, friends, professors and mentors from all walks of life. Sonoma State is extremely grateful for alumni and friends who choose to assist students in this way. Both endowed and annual scholarships make a significant impact on students, their families and our communities.
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