Briar Cliff University - The Catholic Franciscan Learning Place

When you give to Briar Cliff, your donation has impact beyond the day-to-day requirements of a University education. Your gift stretches far into the future.

Briar Cliff donors are providing a new way of life for our students, who in turn impact others with their Catholic Franciscan education and values. If you have never donated to Briar Cliff, think about giving. You’ll be providing a promising future to many.

Here are some ways you can support Briar Cliff students:

Annual Scholarship Fund

Many students face the challenge of finding the financial resources to pursue a college education. The Annual Scholarship Fund at Briar Cliff University is designed to provide the necessary financial resources for students. A gift to the Annual Scholarship Fund gives deserving students the opportunity to achieve their dreams of a college education. Your gift does make a difference.

• Briar Cliff awards more than $7.5 million in scholarships annually.
• 98 percent of students receive financial assistance.

Named Annual Scholarship

A Named Annual Scholarship can be established with a gift of $1,000 or more in your name, a family name or in memory of an individual. If you desire, you may set the criteria by which the scholarship is awarded. For example, you may restrict the scholarship to a student in financial need or to a student in a certain major.

Restricted Annual Gift

You may restrict your gift to the Bishop Mueller Library, an academic department or athletics.

Matching Gifts

Many employers provide a matching gift program for their employees and will match your contribution. Please check with you payroll or human resources department to find out if your employer sponsors a matching gift program.