Give to Blue Day 2024

Donations to Student Affairs and Initiatives will guarantee that funds will be directed to areas of greatest need for urgent situations, and new initiatives, and to help ensure our students have the experience they deserve.

Click the links below to support these Give to Blue Day fundraising priorities:

Miss Indiana State University Educational Scholarship Program -Funds raised will be used to award women participating in the Miss ISU Scholarship Pageant and to prepare the titleholder for Miss Indiana. 

Awards are given each fall to the incoming title holder, runners-up interview, talent, fitness, L. Cheri Bradley ambassador award, Protz Family Scholarship, and others. Each year approximately $4,500 amount is awarded. Listen to the impact of past scholarship recipients and hear how your fits will make a difference.    

Michael Phillips Student Emergency Fund  -  Some students may have an unforeseen financial crisis standing in their way at some point in their education. By donating to this fund, you can make a direct impact on the lives of students facing financial barriers. The Michael Phillips Student Emergency Fund provides essential resources that can make a difference in student's ability to stay enrolled at ISU and achieve their academic goals. 

Sycamore Pantry - The Sycamore Pantry aims to combat student food insecurity by providing emergency food and promoting healthy, sustainable meals. Your support enables active engagement in solutions and sustains operations efficiently, ensuring no student goes hungry. Join us in making a direct impact on our campus community. 

Student Counseling Center - Funds raised for the Student Counseling Center will be used to support students attain access to counseling services beyond the standard number of sessions available. Your gift will aid in ensuring students without financial ability have access to additional sessions. Students seek assistance for a variety of reasons, including, adjustment to college, depression, anxiety, relationships, body image, sexuality, identity, trauma, and substance abuse. The Student Counseling Center helps to develop skills needed to be healthy and happy Sycamores. 

ResLife Emergency Fund -The Office of Residential Life's emergency fund is a crucial lifeline for students facing unexpected challenges, with a focus on housing security, food insecurity, and other emergencies. This fund provides vital assistance to students in dire need. Whether it's helping cover temporary housing costs during a financial crisis, providing meal assistance to combat hunger, or offering support in unforeseen emergencies, the fund ensures no student is left without essential resources. By alleviating financial burdens, the fund enables students to focus on their academic pursuits without the added stress of basic needs insecurity. With your support, we can continue to make a profound difference in the lives of our students during their most vulnerable moments. 

If you want to search for other Student Affairs and Initiatives funds, or other Give to Blue Day giving priorities, click on the GIVE NOW button at the top of this page. This will take you to the main donation page where you can search for a giving priority or fund by keyword.