Support what you love in CLASS!
Behind every CLASS student is a story of ambition, resilience and possibility. Your support helps turn those stories into success, whether they are finishing their degree, gaining hands-on experience, studying abroad or overcoming unexpected hardships along the way. This Vandal Giving Day, your gift does more than provide support — it opens doors, removes barriers and empowers students to keep moving forward with confidence. Join us in investing in our students’ futures and the programs that make CLASS so impactful.
The Emergency Fund provides financial assistance to students registered in the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences at University of Idaho who are experiencing unanticipated hardships resulting from emergency circumstances such as illness, accident or loss of income. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for this short-term assistance.
Named in the memory of Jayson Kristopher Gray, a CLASS student who passed away due to suicide in 2023, this helps our students in the moments of their greatest need. You can make current-use donations or help build the endowment fund itself.
Giving Challenges
- Dean Sean Quinlan CLASS Student Emergency Fund Match
Every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 to the Jayson Kristopher Gray CLASS Student Emergency Fund!
Idaho and Hiroshima Mega Exchange Fund 
The Idaho and Hiroshima Mega Exchange Fund supports a transformative short-term study abroad program in partnership with Hiroshima University, giving students the opportunity to study in Japan and gain global perspective. Our goal is to raise $1.5 million in scholarship support to send 350 Vandals abroad over the next four years, beginning with 32 students this May! Your gift helps remove financial barriers and ensures more students can take part in this life-changing experience — now and for generations to come.
Giving Challenges
- Idaho and Hiroshima Mega Exchange Fund Match
Help send students to Japan! A generous donor will match every gift to the Idaho and Hiroshima Mega Exchange Fund dollar-for-dollar up to $200,000 — supporting short-term study abroad experiences for students.
Thousands of Vandals are closer to graduation than you might think. Through the Vandal Finish initiative, we’re reaching out to more than 13,000 former students — some dating back to the 1990s — who left the university just shy of earning their bachelor’s or associate’s degree.
Many are in good academic standing but had to pause their education due to financial strain, family obligations, long commutes or other challenges. Now, they’re ready to finish — but without access to traditional financial aid, many still face barriers.
Your gift to the Vandal Finish Fund provides flexible, unrestricted scholarship support to help these students complete their degrees and unlock new career and personal opportunities. With your support, more Vandals can finally cross the finish line and achieve what they started.
Priority Funds
- Vandal Finish Fund
Vandal Marching Band 
The Vandal Marching Band is a proud tradition of the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences. For more than 100 years, the band has been the Sound of Idaho — spreading Vandal spirit and cheering on the Vandals to victory. The band’s infectious enthusiasm, dedication and musicianship set the Sound of Idaho apart. Its continued success is made possible by the generosity of the Vandal Family.
Giving Challenges
- Vandal Marching Band Double the Match
During Vandal Giving Day, every gift to support the University of Idaho Vandal Marching Band will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $9,000!
Don't forget to check out the Lionel Hampton School of Music and the Vandal Marching Band pages!
Thank you for your generous support of the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences!
Jayson Kristopher Gray CLASS Student Emergency Fund
Idaho and Hiroshima Mega Exchange Fund
Department of Culture, Society and Justice
Asian American Comparative Collection (AACC)
School of Global Studies Excellence Fund
School of Journalism and Mass Media
Lionel Hampton School of Music
Auditorium Chamber Music Series
Sean Richarz Music Scholarship
Department of Politics and Philosophy
Department of Psychology and Communication
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ID | 52 |
| 2 | WA | 5 |
| 3 | DC | 4 |
