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$ 1,870,133 raised 3,179 gifts
College of Engineering has raised $ 215,123 from 248 gifts!


For Idaho, for students, for our future!

Vandal Giving Day events'

Stop by one of our Sip & Select events in Moscow, Boise or Idaho Falls to take part in the fun. Guests can enjoy a drink, connect with fellow Vandals and help direct additional support where it matters most. Everyone is welcome — bring a friend, raise a glass and help make an impact for University of Idaho.

  • Boise Campus: Idaho Water Center Suite 324, 2-3 p.m., April 7
  • Idaho Falls Campus: BSUB 2nd Floor Conference Room 1-2:30 p.m., April 7
  • Moscow Campus: I-Sub, ASUI Student Lounge 10 a.m.-Noon, April 7
  • Coeur d'Alene Campus: CdA Harbor Center & NIC Hedlund Building 10 a.m.-Noon, April 7 

April 8, Vandal Giving Day finale: Celebrating your impact!
Everyone is welcome at a casual gathering to celebrate the success of Vandal Giving Day!
Forty-Two Bar & Kitchen, Moscow
4 p.m.-5:45 p.m. 

Vandal Giving Day Matches & Challenges

If you'd like to set up a new match or challenge for this year please email Marie Duncan! 

Past Events

2
Match
Energy Institute Symposium Match
Thank you! We did it. The future is bright with the Vandal family.
Completed
2
Match
Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics Match
Thank you for your support to match the Robotics Center gifts!
Completed
$1,000
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Match
Thank you for your support to fund the future of EV and Vandals leading the way!
Completed
2
Match
College of Engineering Dean's Innovation Fund Match
Thank you for your incredible support of the College of Engineering through the Dean’s Innovation Fund during Vandal Giving Day. With your generosity, we are proud to share that we raised a total of $10,000 to fuel innovation, support student-driven projects, and expand hands-on learning opportunities across the college. Your investment empowers our students and faculty to explore new ideas, tackle real-world challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and your belief in the transformative power of engineering education.
$11,962 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Computer Science Department Match
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the University of Idaho Computer Science Program Fund during Vandal Giving Day. Your generosity helps expand opportunities for our students, enhance hands-on learning, and drive innovation in technology and computing.
Completed
$10,000
ICCU Vandal Promise Scholarship
Thank you to Idaho Central Credit Union for supporting Vandal Promise Scholarships at the University of Idaho
1,000 / 1,000 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Foundation Participation Challenge
Thank you to the UI Foundation for their participation.
2,500 / 2,500 Gifts
Completed
$500
The 1889 Challenge
The 1,889 gift receives an additional $500 to the fund of their choice!
1,889 / 1,889 Gifts
Completed
$30,000
Civil Engineering - ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) UI Chapter
Thank you for your generous support of the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) University of Idaho Chapter during Vandal Giving Day. Your contributions help provide students with valuable opportunities to engage in professional development, hands-on projects, and competitions that enhance their education beyond the classroom.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Scholarship Leaderboard
Congratulations to our scholarship programs who received the bonus!
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
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Finish Line Challenge
Thank you for making 2026 Vandal Giving Day another success!
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
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Find Joe Vandal
Thank you for bringing home all of our Joe Vandals!
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Event
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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2
Match
Chemical & Biological Engineering - WERC Compeition Travel Match
Thank you for helping us raise $5,000 for the WERC fund!
Completed
2
Match
Mechanical Engineering Department - Vandal Motorsports Match
Thank you to Shattuck Ridge and the Vandal Family for the support to power Vandal Motorsports.
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
$500
Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management Department Match
Thank you to Dr. Indrajit Charit for your leadership to help fund the Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management Department.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Engineering the Future Scholarships Match
Thank you for your generous support of the Engineering the Future Scholarships Endowment during Vandal Giving Day. Because of your generosity, we are proud to share that we raised a total of $5,000 to help expand scholarship opportunities for future engineers. Your support makes a direct and lasting impact by opening doors for students, easing financial barriers, and empowering the next generation to pursue their education and achieve their goals. We are truly grateful for your commitment to investing in students and shaping the future of engineering.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$11,450
First Time Donor Challenge
Thank you to the generosity of the Cornforth Foundation for supporting new Vandal donors!
$2,300 / $2,300 Raised
Completed
$500
Early Bird Challenge
Congratulations to Men's Tennis for receiving the first gift over Vandal Giving Day!
1 / 1 Gifts
Completed
$500
Faculty & Staff Challenge
Thank you to our amazing faculty and staff for your commitment!
250 / 250 Gifts
Completed
$4,000
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Challenge
Thank you for your generous support of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Award during Vandal Giving Day. Because of your support, more aspiring engineers will have the opportunity to sit for the FE exam, bringing them closer to achieving their career goals and making meaningful contributions to their fields. We are truly grateful
Completed
$3,500
Engineering's Faculty & Staff Challenge: Dean Suzie Long Challenge
Thank you for your generosity!
35 / 35 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Kick Off Challenge
Thanks for helping us kick off Vandal Giving Day 2026!
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
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Procrastinator Award
Congratulations to this years procrastinator!
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Event
Vandal Trivia
Thanks for following @UIdahoAlumni and learning about the Vandals with us!
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Event
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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