Annual Gifts

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At University of Michigan Engineering, annual gifts from our community — alumni, students, faculty and staff, parents, and friends — deliver a powerful, collective impact. Annual support provides us with the stability to maintain ongoing initiatives, as well as the flexibility to respond to unanticipated needs and new opportunities.

There are many ways to support Michigan Engineering through annual gifts. By giving to your specific areas of interest, you help meet the needs of our community and introduce industry-leading advancements and opportunities in the field of engineering.

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Michigan Engineering Fund

Thanks to annual donors, the Michigan Engineering Fund provides $1 million in philanthropic support yearly to departments, student organizations, scholarships and strategic initiatives. It is the one fund that touches every part of the College and is critical to our success.

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Engineering Student Critical
Needs Fund

From an unanticipated medical bill to a laptop replacement, the Engineering Student Critical Needs Fund meets our students’ pressing needs so they can continue to thrive on campus.

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Michigan Engineering Fund – Scholarships

The Michigan Engineering Fund – Scholarships provides annual tuition scholarships to incoming undergraduate students, making their dream of a Michigan Engineering education possible.

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What Matters Most to You

Focus your philanthropy on the department, program, team, or organization that means the most to you. These gifts provide industry-leading program enhancements and prepare our engineers to lead in the next stage of their career journey.

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Annual Giving Impact Report

Thank you to our donor community who made annual gifts of $25,000 or less to Michigan Engineering. Every gift made a difference for our students and programs. Here’s how we put your philanthropy to work.