Graduates of the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering forge lifelong bonds with the College, University, and one another. We encourage continued alumni relationships, and with support through generous giving, we are able to provide positive learning experiences for our students.
Spotlight on College Scholarships
485
scholarships awarded annually
$1,807,441
total dollars awarded from donor philanthropy
Power of CSU collective giving
(based on June 30, 2020, data)
$50
average gift size
7,300
donors supporting scholarships
$40.3M
total dollars awarded from donor philanthropy
89%
graduation rate of students who receive scholarships
“I am a first-generation student who comes from two immigrant parents. I would like to thank the generous donors for this opportunity that will allow me to continue my education.”
Roberto Ruiz Soto
Environmental Engineering
Roberto Ruiz Soto
Environmental Engineering
“I don’t think I am able to put into words the feeling of someone betting on you when they have never met you. I am honored someone believes in my dreams.”
Rebecca Zulch
Mechanical Engineering Major
Rebecca Zulch
Mechanical Engineering Major
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Distinguished Alumni Awards
The University's Distinguished Alumni Awards program recognizes CSU alumni and friends who, by their distinguished careers and service to the College, University, state, nation, or world, have brought honor to the College, the University, and themselves.
GIVING
We seek to generate new knowledge, improve quality of life, and positively impact society. To address that mission, the Development Office works closely with campus colleagues, alumni, and friends to secure a bright future for the College.
Ensuring Student Access and Success
For many deserving students, an undergraduate or graduate degree is unattainable without scholarship and fellowship support from generous individuals, companies, and foundations. There is no greater gift to these students, and our society, than the chance to pursue higher education and the experience that comes with it.
Your support offers the opportunity of a better future to students with the potential to change our world.
“Scholarships [like the one I received] prove that there are passionate individuals willing to aid others in achieving their goals. It makes it easier to work towards my career goal of participating in medical research and lets me focus more on my studies with less financial worry. This support helps me be more confident of reaching my goals because I know someone else believes in me too.”
— Carolyn Keating (’18)
Fostering Faculty Excellence and Recruitment
CSU’s reputation across the nation and around the world is intrinsically connected to the excellence of our faculty.
Your support is vital to recruiting the best scholars for endowed chairs and professorships who keep Colorado State University competitive with other top universities, strengthen our programs and reputation, and provide a world-class education for students that will last a lifetime.
“Our electrical engineering education is the foundation of our life successes. We want to support excellence in the classroom to ensure transformative learning experiences for future generations.”
— Lisa (’84) and Desi (’83, G ’84) Rhoden
Creating a Better Tomorrow Through Research
The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering is known as a leader throughout the industry because of the innovative research pulsating through our departments.
Research that addresses important problems impacting our environment. Research that’s improving human health by the second. Research that’s creating new energy solutions. Research that’s lending itself to global water needs.
These projects not only contribute to a better world, they give faculty the opportunity to further their expertise, while offering students a space to gain practical, hands-on experience in their areas of study.
Your support is what brings these ideas to life.
“In the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful research problems is an essential part of the undergraduate educational experience. Learning how to tackle open-ended problems and to work on interdisciplinary teams, and acquiring skills in laboratory and fieldwork are all reinforced in new and exciting ways through research projects. These projects range from summer internships to Honors theses and senior design projects, many of which are supported through the generosity of our donors.”
— Sonia Kreidenweis
University Distinguished Professor, Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
Matching Infrastructure to Inspiration
As we work toward achieving our goals in other areas throughout the College, it’s crucial we’re able to provide the space and facilities that our programs and faculty need to provide hands-on educational experiences. The need for additional and specialized space remains a priority to accommodate growing student enrollment and expanding research activities.
Your support allows us to retain outstanding students, faculty, and staff, and maintain exceptional programs through state-of-the-art labs, classrooms, and collaboration spaces.
“The Scott Bioengineering Building, with its innovative design and state-of-the-art technologies, will allow us to better educate our students and better prepare them to make an impact on our world. We are enormously grateful to the students and donors – particularly Walter and Suzanne Scott – who believed in this project and made it such a true success.”
— Tony Frank
President, CSU
Supporting Educational Initiatives and Programs
The College places a strong emphasis on experiential learning in order to give our students the advantage they need to transition into the engineering profession and secure leadership roles in advanced technology fields.
Your support brings new experiences to our classrooms and labs, helps us maintain and forge ahead in the quality of academics we provide, and ensures we are able to meet new educational initiatives and encourage curricula reform.
“The education, the experiences, and the opportunities that CSU provided helped set up my career, from the technical aspects to learning how to work with people and how to lead.”
— Brittany Stinson (’02)
Visit the College’s giving page and select “Scott College of Engineering Dean’s Innovation” from the dropdown menu under “Gift.”
Contact the Development Office
Mary Jarchow
Managing Director of Development
Room 222 Scott Bioengineering Building
1301 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1301
Phone: (970) 491-4389
mary.jarchow@colostate.edu
Beth Hallmark
Development Operations Coordinator
Room 212 Scott Bioengineering Building
1301 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1301
Phone: (970) 491-3849
beth.hallmark@colostate.edu
Colleen Reese
Associate Director of Development
Room 214 Scott Bioengineering Building
1301 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1301
Phone: (970) 491-2277
colleen.reese@colostate.edu
Aaron Rogers
Associate Director of Development
Scott Bioengineering Building
1301 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1301
aaron.rogers@colostate.edu
Scholarships
For many deserving students, a degree is unattainable without scholarship and fellowship support from generous individuals, companies, and foundations. There is no greater gift to these students, and society, than the opportunity to pursue higher education and use that education to better our world.
Ways to Give
CREDIT CARD/WIRE TRANSFER
To give by credit card or wire transfer, contact the Colorado State University Foundation at (970) 491-7135 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT, or by e-mail to csugifts@csuf.colostate.edu.
CHECK
Make checks payable to the Colorado State University Foundation and designate "Campaign for Colorado State University."
CURRENCY
For security and safety reasons, do not mail cash donations. Instead, please deliver to:
Colorado State University Foundation
601 South Howes Street
410 University Services Center
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-9100
PLANNED GIVING
Planned gifts can be a significant benefit to you, your family, and Colorado State. Bequests, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts offer donors a variety of ways to support the College. Questions? Contact Mary Jarchow at (970) 846-1499 or mary.jarchow@colostate.edu.
GIFTS OF SECURITIES
Giving appreciated stock can be beneficial for both the College and you. Questions? Contact Mary Jarchow at (970) 846-1499 or mary.jarchow@colostate.edu.
GIFTS OF REAL ESTATE
Donated homes, land, and other types of real estate can help the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering reach its goals. Questions? Contact Mary Jarchow at (970) 846-1499 or mary.jarchow@colostate.edu.
Support Senior Design
Interested in supporting a Senior Design Team for our undergraduate students? Please fill out our sponsorship forms.
PAY YOUR PLEDGE
There are several options for paying a pledge made in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. You may mail a check—addressed to the CSU Foundation and noting the fund you would like to support—to:
Colorado State University Foundation
P.O. Box 1870
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
You may pay your pledge online at advancing.colostate.edu/paymypledge.
GIFTS IN KIND
A gift of personal property includes equipment, inventory, books, technology, or other tangible property. Gifts of personal property are accepted by CSU and the College. Gifts in kind will be used to benefit the college as designated by the donor.
Contact Mary Jarchow at (970) 846-1499 or mary.jarchow@colostate.edu.
EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFTS
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will double or even triple any charitable contributions made by their employees. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift - we will do the rest. Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
Questions? Contact Mary Jarchow at (970) 846-1499 or mary.jarchow@colostate.edu.