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College of Engineering

At the University of Idaho College of Engineering, students don't wait until graduation to make an impact. From a Senior Capstone Design Program ranked top seven in the nation to hands-on research at an R1 institution, every part of a Vandal engineering education is built around real experience. 95% of our graduates leave with a job offer, are enrolled in graduate school, or enter military service. 

This Vandal Giving Day, every gift moves something forward. Find the area that means the most to you. With giving opportunities across the College of Engineering, you can support the students and programs you care about most. Scroll down to explore where you can make an impact.  


 Start here. Three featured funds, one powerful mission:

Dean's Innovation Fund

The Dean's Innovation Fund advances the research and faculty support that power the College of Engineering and drive the college's continued growth and impact. It creates opportunities for students to get engage in hands-on work through labs, projects, and industry connected experiences. 

This work sustains the University of Idaho Carnegie R1 status, strengthens competitiveness for major grants, and builds partnerships that benefit every student in the college.

Innovation starts with bold ideas. Thanks to the support of the Robert and Gloria Furgason Family, every gift to the Dean’s Innovation Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, accelerating research and helping sustain the University of Idaho’s Carnegie R1 status. 

Engineering the Future Scholarships

For many students, the path to an engineering degree is not always clear or accessible. Engineering Future Scholarships help make that path possible, providing the support students need to take the next step and succeed at the University of Idaho. 

By opening the door to engineering education, these scholarships help students build the skills, confidence, and experience needed to pursue careers in the field and contribute to the future workforce.

Thanks to the generosity of Byron and Karen Flynn, every gift to the Engineering the Future Scholarships will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000, supporting high school students with strong potential recruited through the EXPO VIP Program who are now pursuing engineering degrees at the University of Idaho.

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Support

Earning an engineering degree is a major milestone, and taking the next step into the profession is just as important. The Fundamentals of Engineering Exam supports students as they transition from the classroom to their careers, building confidence and demonstrating their readiness to enter the field. 

It is a key step on the path toward professional licensure and long-term success in engineering.

Every five gifts to the FE Exam Support Fund will unlock $1,000 in additional support, up to $5,000. These funds support engineering seniors as they take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, the first step toward becoming licensed professional engineers.

Questions about Vandal Giving Day?
Reach out to Ryelee Schlueter, Associate Director of Development for the College of Engineering, at ryelees@uidaho.edu. 

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Participating Groups
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Athletics Homecoming, Alumni & UIRA Programming Arboretum College of Art and Architecture Student Scholarships College of Business and Economics Department of Student Involvement Education Abroad, International Programs Military & Veteran Student Services Building Children's Center Lionel Hampton School of Music College of Education, Health and Human Sciences College of Engineering Fraternity & Sorority Life U of I Centers Honors Program Student Affairs-Dean of Students College of Law College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences Library McClure Center College of Natural Resources President's Excellence Fund Vandals First Program Raven Scholars Program Vandal Club Sport Teams College of Science Vandal Marching Band School of Health and Medical Professions
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Kim Zentz Energy Institute Excellence Match
Your gift has the power to unlock even more. Following the success of the first Energy Symposium in March 2026, Kim Zentz is investing in the continued momentum of the Energy Institute. She will match each gift dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000.
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Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics Challenge
Every dollar you give to the Robotics Center will be doubled, thanks to a $1,000 match from Ray and Joana. Your support gives students hands-on experience with AI, automation, and robotics shaping today’s industries,
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Mechanical Engineering - Vandal Motorsports Challenge
Vandal Motorsports is shifting gears from snowmobile design to off-road engineering, taking on the Baja SAE competition for the first time. Right now, your gift goes twice as far with a $2,500 dollar-for-dollar match from Shattuck Ridge, helping students design, build, and compete with their new off-road vehicle.
$2,500
Vandal Legacy Scholarship Challenge
Help build the Vandal Legacy Scholarship one rung at a time. When Vandals reach 150 gifts, a generous donor will unlock a total of $25,000 to support future generations of Vandals. Every gift helps the Honors College at University of Idaho get closer to their goal.
25 Gift Goal
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Engineering the Future Scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of Byron and Karen Flynn, every gift to the Engineering the Future Scholarships will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000, supporting high school students with strong potential recruited through the EXPO VIP Program who are now pursuing engineering degrees at the University of Idaho.
$50
First Time Donor Challenge
If you are an alumni or current student who has never before made a gift to University of Idaho, please consider making your first give today! Your gift of at least $10 (to any fund on Vandal Giving Day) will be matched with a $50 donation to the Vandal Food Pantry.
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$500
Early Bird Challenge
Whoever makes the first gift on April 7 will earn an additional $500 to the fund of their choice!
1 Gift Goal
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$500
Faculty & Staff Challenge
The 250th gift from a faculty/staff member will win a $500 bonus for the fund of their choice!
250 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Challenge
Every five gifts to the FE Exam Support Fund will unlock $1,000 in additional support, up to $5,000. These funds support engineering seniors as they take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, the first step toward becoming licensed professional engineers.
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$3,500
Engineering's Faculty & Staff Challenge: Dean Suzie Long Challenge
No matter where you choose to give, your participation counts. Dean Suzie Long will match the first 35 gifts from College of Engineering faculty and staff with a total gift of $3,500 to the Dean’s Innovation Fund.
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Kick Off Challenge
The top three funds that receives the most gifts in the first 10 hours on April 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 donation!
Kick Off Challenge (158)
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Procrastinator Award
The last gift to Vandal Giving Day receives an additional $500 bonus to the fund of their choice.
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Vandal Trivia
We're posting five trivia questions on X (formerly Twitter) and the first person to answer correctly gets to direct $100 to the fund of their choice. Be sure to follow @UIdahoAlumni to join in the fun.
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Sip & Select Challenge
We want to give our colleges some Vandal Giving Day love! Enter the Vandal Giving Day College Challenge. The college with the most votes at the Sip Station on Campus earns $250 to their designated fund. Stop by with your family and friends to support your college and University of Idaho!
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Chemical & Biological Engineering - WERC Compeition Travel
Thanks to the generous support of Natalie Spencer ’12, ’15, Chemical Engineering alumna, and her husband, Alexander Spencer, every gift to WERC will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000. Once that goal is reached, an additional challenge from Keith Euhus ’77, Chemical Engineering alumnus, and Kay Euhus will be unlocked, matching gifts dollar for dollar up to $1,500 and doubling the impact of gifts for WERC.
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Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management Department Match
When we reach 10 gifts, $500 from Department Chair Dr. Indrajit Charit will be unlocked for the Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management Development Fund. Your support allows the department to respond to emerging needs and enhance the student experience.
$500
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Challenge
Vandal engineers are transforming a military prototype vehicle into a fully electric Vandal pride dune buggy. Every 5 gifts unlocks $500 in additional support from John and Nancy Nation, up to $2,000, helping bring this project to life.
5 Gift Goal
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College of Engineering Dean's Innovation Fund
Innovation starts with bold ideas. Thanks to the support of the Robert and Gloria Furgason Family, every gift to the Dean’s Innovation Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, accelerating research and helping sustain the University of Idaho’s Carnegie R1 status.
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Computer Science Development Fund
Your gift can go even further. Thanks to Computer Science Department Chair Dr. Steve Wang, every dollar given to the Computer Science Development Fund will be matched up to $1,000. This support fuels faculty innovation, empowers student-led clubs, and provides timely assistance for students when unexpected needs arise.
$1,000
ICCU Vandal Promise Scholarship
For every 100 gifts made during Vandal Giving Day, $1,000 will be unlocked to Vandal Promise Scholarships, up to $10,000, thanks to our partners at Idaho Central Credit Union.
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$5,000
Foundation Participation Challenge
Every gift counts—and now, every 500 gift unlocks an additional $5,000, up to $25,000 in bonus funds! The more Vandals who give, the more we unlock to support students, programs, and initiatives across the University of Idaho.
500 Gift Goal
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$500
The 1889 Challenge
The 1,889 gift receives an additional $500 to the fund of their choice!
1,889 Gift Goal
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$10,000
Civil Engineering - ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) UI Chapter
Thanks to the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Cutbirth, every ten gifts to the American Society of Civil Engineers UI Chapter will unlock $10,000, up to $30,000. Gifts made on Vandal Giving Day will help students travel to competitions in Seattle and Alaska and gain valuable real-world engineering experience.
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Leaderboard
Scholarship Leaderboard
During Vandal Giving Day, every gift toward scholarships helps your favorite scholarship fund get a step closer to receiving a bonus! The three scholarship funds with the most gifts during our 1,889 minutes will receive a bonus.
Scholarship Leader Board (43)
Leaderboard
Leader of Ambassadors
The 10 ambassadors who inspire the most number of gifts throughout Vandal Giving Day 2026 will receive a $350 bonus to award to the fund of their choice!
Vandal Giving Day Ambassadors (158)
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Find Joe Vandal
There are 20 hidden Joe Vandals around campus. If you find one please bring it to the ASUI Lounge in the Idaho Student Union Building. You get to designate $100 to the fund of your choice.
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Payroll Deducation Bonus Challenge
Every new payroll deduction on April 7 and 8 will be automatically entered into a drawing for four $250 bonuses to the fund of their choice. Three bonuses each day will be awarded.
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