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Million Dollar Match
Elizabethtown College’s Million Dollar Match is the most significant fundraising match in the institution’s history, offering the opportunity for 20 first-time endowed scholarship donors to build a lasting legacy and open doors to higher education for future generations of Etown students.
Thanks to a $500,000 challenge fund provided by Bob Dolan, David Hosler ’72 H'10, Jan Lane ’75, Ed Lovelidge ’82, Jim Shreiner ’73 G’24, and the estate of the late Martin Heilman ’63, Etown will match new $25,000 scholarship commitments, dollar for dollar, to create $1 million in funding to support student scholarships.
This remarkable matching opportunity will help aspiring Etown donors create much-needed permanent endowed support and, most importantly, increase access to a transformational Etown experience.
Update: Eighteen matches have already been claimed. Contact IA@etown.edu today to learn more or secure your match today!
Important Information to Qualify for the Million Dollar Match
- The match is only available to first-time endowed scholarship donors.
- A $25,000 commitment in the form of an outright gift or a multi-year pledge is required.
- Gifts can be made through cash, stocks or other securities, a donor-advised fund, or an IRA-qualified charitable distribution.
- Each donor/household is eligible for one match.
- Contact ia@etown.edu or 800-877-9658 to learn more today!
Endowed Scholarships at Etown
An endowed scholarship is a sustainable fund that grows over time and is awarded annually to qualified students.
- Endowed scholarships can be personalized. Some donors have created endowed scholarships in their own names, while others have created scholarships that honor family members, beloved professors, colleagues, or friends.
- Endowed scholarships offer varied areas of support, from need-based aid through academic programs to international opportunities and beyond.
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You can select preferred criteria for students who will benefit from the scholarship award, including financial need, a selected major or minor, a specific geographic area, or even a recipient who is a first-generation college student.
Ta’Miyea Turner ’27
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Major
Recipient of the Stabler Scholarship, the Patrick J. Pietrefesa ’96 Educational Opportunities Scholarship, and the Anne Findlay-Chamberlain and Rod Chamberlain ’74 Impact Scholarship
“I plan to become an ICU nurse. Finding out I was a scholarship recipient made me feel seen as a student from a low-income family. It helped me lift a serious weight off my shoulders.”
Brandon Baxter ’24
Biology/Pre-Med Major
Recipient of the Benjamin G. Musser and Vera B. Musser Pre-Medical Scholarship, the Stabler Scholarship, and the Baer Six Professors Pre-Medicine Scholarship
“I plan to gain experience working in health care before applying to medical schools. Thank you for your vote of confidence and for investing in the futures of others.”
Brenda Benedict ’23
Health Care Administration Major
Recipient of the Edward & Carol Murphy/Charlotte Newcombe Scholarship
“I am a recent graduate of the Health Care Administration program offered through Etown’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Because of my scholarship, I was able to take more courses more quickly. It is my hope that my degree will help me advance in my career to support my family. Thank you for believing in me and other adult learners.”
Hannah Fletcher ’26
Music Therapy Major
Recipient of the Cheryl Deck '71 Music Scholarship
“I am so grateful for the support I have been given to learn and grow as a student and leader. With financial aid, I can securely work toward graduating with a bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and completing my internship and board certification test.”
Devyn Schuman ’24
Health Sciences Major
Recipient of the Hearthstone Foundation First-Generation Scholarship and the R. Kent Replogle Scholarship
“I’m a first-generation college student and come from a small town in Maryland. Scholarships help students like me minimize the debt we take on. I feel fortunate that there are people who believed in my abilities and were willing to invest in my education. It’s the definition of selfless generosity and commitment to future generations.”