During normal times, a great majority of DePaul students have financial need. When an economic crisis hits, that need becomes even greater. Donor-funded scholarships keep a DePaul education within reach for our students. 

88%

Eighty-eight percent of undergraduate financial aid applicants demonstrate financial need.

$10-12K

First Generation and Pell-Grant Eligible students have a $10,000 to $12,000 gap between what is received in financial aid and what is needed.

1,030

There were 1,030 undergraduate students who received a donor-funded scholarship in FY 2019.

At DePaul, we love our donors and are grateful for their generosity every day. But on November 10, our whole community took time to let our donors know how much we appreciate them as part of Thank a Donor Day. Here are some messages from scholarship recipients in their own words. Thank you for making a DePaul education possible for our very deserving students!