Vandal Giving Day 2026
The moment is here. For 1,889 minutes, the Vandal Family comes together to power what’s next at University of Idaho.
This is more than a giving event. It’s a movement fueled by pride, possibility and unstoppable momentum. When Vandals show up, students thrive. Research advances. Traditions grow stronger. And Idaho’s flagship university moves boldly into the future.
Every gift — of any size — drives impact.
Why Give?
Multiply your impact
Matches and challenges throughout the event can increase the power of your gift in real time.
Invest in what inspires you
Choose the college, program or initiative that reflects your passion.
Strengthen the Vandal legacy
Every gift is a statement: We believe in students. We believe in Idaho. We believe in the future.
Last year, Vandals raised a record-breaking $1,283,110.
This year, we build on that momentum — together.
For students. For Idaho. For our future.
| Rank | Prize | Overnighter Challenge | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Men's Rugby Club | 86 |
| 2 | $500 | Horse Polo Club | 15 |
| 3 | Women's Soccer Club | 6 | |
| 4 | Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club | 1 | |
| 5 | Logger Sports Club | 1 | |
| 6 | Women's Lacrosse Club | 0 | |
| 7 | Women's Rugby Club | 0 | |
| 8 | Women's Volleyball Club | 0 | |
| 9 | Club Baseball | 0 | |
| 10 | Climbing | 0 | |
| 11 | Cycling Club | 0 | |
| 12 | Fastpitch Club | 0 | |
| 13 | Men's Ice Hockey Club | 0 | |
| 14 | Men's Lacrosse Club | 0 | |
| 15 | Men's Soccer Club | 0 |
| Rank | Prize | Kick Off Challenge | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Vandal Esports/Entertainment | 173 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Nez Perce County 4-H | 170 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Men's Rugby Club | 162 |
| 4 | Men's Tennis | 140 | |
| 5 | College of Engineering | 92 | |
| 6 | College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | 59 | |
| 7 | College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences | 47 | |
| 8 | Horse Polo Club | 47 | |
| 9 | Football | 41 | |
| 10 | College of Natural Resources | 40 | |
| 11 | College of Business and Economics | 36 | |
| 12 | Student Scholarships | 34 | |
| 13 | College of Education, Health and Human Sciences | 34 | |
| 14 | Vandal Scholarship Fund | 31 | |
| 15 | McCall Field Campus | 30 |
| Rank | Prize | Greek Life Social Hour | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $250 | Theda Esther Lenz Dunson Memorial Scholarship Endowment (Delta Delta Delta) | 15 |
| 2 | $250 | Gamma Phi Beta Presidents Fund | 15 |
| 3 | $250 | Gary Renfrow Memorial Schol. Endowment | 12 |
| 4 | $250 | Timothy R. Helmke Legacy of Excellence Scholarship Endowment | 7 |
| 5 | Sigma Chi Seven Founders Scholarship Endowment | 2 | |
| 6 | SEND - Kappa Sigma Scholarship | 1 | |
| 7 | Luke Fitzpatrick Memorial Fund | 1 | |
| 8 | Alpha Phi Excellence Scholarship Endowment | 1 | |
| 9 | Delta Sigma Phi - T.J. Pritchard Scholarship Endowment | 1 | |
| 10 | Delta Scholarship | 1 | |
| 11 | Harold T. Nelson - Lambda Chi Alpha Scholarship | 1 | |
| 12 | Carol H. Foster Scholarship | 1 | |
| 13 | Alpha Gamma Rho Scholarship | 1 | |
| 14 | SEND - Phi Gamma Delta | 1 | |
| 15 | F.J. 'Packey' Boyle TKE Scholarship | 1 |
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Vandal Esports | 196 |
| 2 | Vandals First: First-Generation Program Support | 91 | |
| 3 | UI Children's Center | 38 | |
| 4 | Vandal Food Pantry | 21 | |
| 5 | Dr. Bruce M. and Kathryn Ann Pitman Student Success Endowment | 19 | |
| 6 | Vandal Entertainment | 8 | |
| 7 | Joe's Closet | 4 | |
| 8 | Counseling & Mental Health Center Biofeedback Program | 3 | |
| 9 | Fraternity & Sorority Opportunity Fund | 2 | |
| 10 | Outdoor Program Student Scholarships | 1 |
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Men's Golf | 90 |
| 2 | Football | 34 | |
| 3 | Women's Basketball | 29 | |
| 4 | Men's Tennis | 27 | |
| 5 | Men's Basketball | 19 | |
| 6 | Women's Track & Field/Cross Country | 11 | |
| 7 | Women's Golf | 8 | |
| 8 | Women's Soccer | 5 | |
| 9 | Men's Track & Field/Cross Country | 4 | |
| 10 | Swimming & Diving | 3 | |
| 11 | Women's Tennis | 3 | |
| 12 | Women's Volleyball | 2 |
| Rank | Prize | Scholarship Leader Board | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Vandal Scholarship Fund | 81 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Gary Renfrow Memorial Schol. Endowment | 74 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Gamma Phi Beta Presidents Fund | 71 |
| 4 | Theda Esther Lenz Dunson Memorial Scholarship Endowment (Delta Delta Delta) | 65 | |
| 5 | Agricultural & Life Sciences Study Abroad Scholarship | 30 | |
| 6 | CBE Scholarships | 24 | |
| 7 | Engineering the Future Scholarships | 20 | |
| 8 | Timothy R. Helmke Legacy of Excellence Scholarship Endowment | 18 | |
| 9 | Vandal Marching Band Scholarships | 15 | |
| 10 | Vandal Promise Scholarship | 14 | |
| 11 | College of Education Scholarships | 14 | |
| 12 | Stacy Isenbarger Memorial Scholarship Endowment | 11 | |
| 13 | SEND - Phi Gamma Delta | 9 | |
| 14 | Hacker Graduate Student Award Endowment | 9 | |
| 15 | Dan and Gae Bukvich Scholarship | 7 |
| Rank | Prize | Funds | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Men's Rugby Club | 72 |
| 2 | $500 | Vandals First Program | 66 |
| 3 | $500 | Gamma Phi Beta | 47 |
| 4 | $500 | Alpha Kappa Lambda | 44 |
| 5 | College of Engineering | 41 | |
| 6 | College of Education, Health and Human Sciences | 33 | |
| 7 | Women's Basketball | 33 | |
| 8 | Delta Delta Delta | 30 | |
| 9 | College of Natural Resources | 28 | |
| 10 | College of Business and Economics | 25 | |
| 11 | College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | 23 | |
| 12 | Vandal Scholarship Fund | 12 | |
| 13 | College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences | 9 | |
| 14 | College of Art and Architecture | 9 | |
| 15 | Library | 9 |
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ID | 1996 |
| 2 | WA | 372 |
| 3 | CA | 56 |