Investing in the Future Makers
Scholarships make all the difference
Lehigh graduates change the world. They are a powerful community of bold thinkers and resilient problem-solvers, who are committed to putting their knowledge and expertise toward a better future.
Our graduates contribute to society because of the distinctive education Lehigh delivers: rigorous, interdisciplinary, and focused on turning theory into practice. The Lehigh experience prepares students to succeed in our complex and changing times.
Scholarships bring the best students to Lehigh, regardless of their financial circumstances; alleviate financial stress; and allow them to take advantage of more opportunities throughout and after their college careers. Scholarships and financial aid ensure we can continue to help every generation of the most talented students become Lehigh graduates, leaders, and future makers.
Make an Impact at your preferred level of philanthropy
Payable over five years, an endowed scholarship gift of:
- $1,500,000 generates funds for a full need-based scholarship award for an undergraduate for an academic year, plus support for room and board and related fees.
- $1,000,000 generates funds for a full need-based scholarship award for an undergraduate for an academic year.
- $1,000,000 generates funds for a fellowship for a graduate student for an academic year, supporting tuition, stipends, equipment, conference travel, and related expenses.
- $250,000 generates funds for a partial need-based scholarship award for an undergraduate for an academic year. At this level, you may name a fund and indicate a preference for its use.
- $100,000 generates funds for a partial need-based scholarship award for an undergraduate for an academic year.
Scholarship gifts of any size to the Lehigh Fund or the Women of Lehigh Scholarship Fund are put to immediate use to support the university’s top priority of scholarship and financial aid. Annual gifts can also be made to complement your endowment, enabling you to have immediate impact before your endowment is fully funded.
Signature Scholarship Opportunities
$150,000 contribution & $100,000 match
Growth of interdisciplinary programs is a priority of Lehigh’s Inspiring the Future Makers strategy. To grow support for students in intercollege degree programs (Computer Science and Business, Integrated Business and Health, Integrated Business and Engineering, or the Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts & Sciences), the Maida Family has generously offered a match: For each new $150,000 merit scholarship established with this preference, the family will contribute $100,000. Only 10 scholarships will be matched, making this a limited opportunity
$125,000 contribution & $125,000 match
A generous alumnus has committed up to $1 million to inspire support for Rossin Engineering students. The anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar your gift of $125,000 to establish a new endowed scholarship for an undergraduate engineering student enrolled in the Rossin College. Only eight scholarships will be created through the match, making this a limited opportunity.
$250,000+ contribution & $125,000+ match for program
Endowed scholarships created with a preference for international students are eligible to be matched by the Iacocca Family Foundation. For every $1.00 given to the Lee Iacocca Institute for Global Leadership or other global initiatives, the foundation will give an additional $0.50 to the Iacocca Global Initiatives Endowment Fund, up to a limit of $4 million.
Variable levels
In 2025, Vince ’75 and Ellen Forlenza created a merit scholarship program in Lehigh’s College of Health to recruit top talent and develop future leaders. When complemented by funding from the university, students will receive full tuition plus support for research, immersive learning experiences, and mentorship opportunities. Funding a scholarship at a partial or full level will expand this cohort and strengthen the college's future.
$500,000 contribution & university match
The Soaring Together Scholarship Program Fund supports men and women who embody the spirit of coeducation and equitable community. When complemented by funding from the university, your gift will provide a student in the program with a full-tuition scholarship, experiential learning opportunities, and mentorships.
