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Vandal Athletics: Achieving Excellence Today. Tomorrow. For Life! 

Philanthropic gifts ensure more than 300 student-athletes at the University of Idaho are able to compete at the highest level while working towards their degrees from a world class institution. Vandal student-athletes are excelling in competition, in the classroom, and in the community.

We invite you to align your passion by generously donating to the area/s of your choice including the Vandal Scholarship Fund, Sports Excellence Funds, Athletic Support Funds and AD Excellence Fund. 

As a donor, you make it possible for Vandal Athletics to achieve excellence Today, Tomorrow, For Life. Your commitment makes a transformational impact in the lives of many.


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Duncan Double Dollar VSF Match
Huge thank you to Shane '07 & Marie '09 Duncan for their donation to University of Idaho students this Vandal Giving Day.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Department of Athletics - Women's Basketball
This Vandal Giving Day, we’re excited to announce a $3,500 challenge for Vandal Women’s Basketball! Thanks to former player and alumna, Ariana Schumacher '97 for her generosity!
$3,500 MATCHED
Completed
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Chris Hammond Vandal Scholarship Fund Match
Thank you for your support Chris!
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Berriochoa Vandal Football Excellence Match
Thank you to Benjamin & Lori Berriochoa for all the support they have given to the University of Idaho & Vandal Football!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Jess & Kathy Hall Women's Golf Match
Thank you to Jess & Kathy Hall for your support!
Completed
$5,000
Vandal Athletic Success Challenge
Thank you to our Vandal Family for your support.
$45,000 / $45,000 Raised
Completed
$5,400
West Ada VSF Power Hour Challenge
Thank you to the West Ada Vandal Boosters for your volunteerism and continued support!
2 / 2 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
John Kirtland Memorial Volleyball Scholarship Endowment
This Vandal Giving Day, we’re excited to announce a $25,000 challenge for the John Kirtland Memorial Volleyball Scholarship Endowment! When Women's Volleyball receives 5 gifts a new endowment for support will be unlocked.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Idaho Vandal Football Challenge
Thank you to our Vandal Family for your continued belief in our program!
Completed
$250
Chris Hammond Track & Field Challenge
Thank you Chris
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
John Hoyne New Vandal Donor Challenge
Thanks to John Hoyne for all his support to the Vandal Family
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$500
Faculty & Staff Challenge
Thank you to our amazing faculty and staff for your commitment!
250 / 250 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Foundation Participation Challenge
Thank you to the UI Foundation for their participation.
Completed
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Scholarship Leaderboard
Congratulations to our scholarship programs who received the bonus!
Rank Prize Scholarship Leader Board Gifts
1 $1,000 Vandal Scholarship Fund 93
2 $1,000 Gamma Phi Beta Presidents Fund 76
3 $1,000 Delta Delta Delta Scholarship Endowment 36
4 Vandal Marching Band Scholarships 28
5 College of Education Scholarships 23
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Finish Line Challenge
Thank you for making 2025 Vandal Giving Day another success!
Rank Prize Departments Gifts
1 $500 Sports Clubs - Horse Polo 42
2 $500 Men's Rugby 42
3 $500 Vandals First: First-Generation Program Support 40
4 $500 Nez Perce County 4-H 39
5 Gamma Phi Beta Presidents Fund 37
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Department of Athletics - Men's Basketball
Thanks to our Vandals for your support.
Completed
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Shelly Robson '91 VSF Match
We did it! That is $11,000 to our student athletes!
$5,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Robie G. Russell VSF Match
Thanks to the generous support of Robie G. Russell, $2500 will be matched to the Vandal Scholarship Fund in support of Idaho Athletics!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Jess & Kathy Hall Men's Golf Match
Thank you Vandal Family!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
$5,200
Terry Gawlik Vandal Scholarship Fund
Athletic Director Terry Gawlik is issuing a challenge this Vandal Giving Day! When we receive 100 gifts totaling $5,200, this challenge will be unlocked, amplifying your support for the Vandal Scholarship Fund. Every gift helps provide crucial scholarships for our student-athletes and ensures the continued success of Vandal Athletics. Let’s hit this goal together and make a lasting impact on the future of Vandals! Go Vandals!
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$2,000
Amity & Mahmood Sheikh Vandal Scholarship Fund Challenge
Thank you for your unwavering support Amity & Mahmood Sheikh!
200 / 200 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
Brad & Jamie Deaton Vandal Scholarship Fund Young Alumni Challenge
Thank you Brad & Jamie Deaton for your support to Vandal STUDENT athletes!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Zac O'Kelley QB Club Challenge
Thank you to Zac O'Kelley for your support!
60 / 60 Gifts
Completed
$250
Chris Hammond Tennis Challenge
We did it! Thank you Chris Hammond and Vandal family.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
ICCU Vandal Promise Scholarship
Thanks to ICCU for all the support to our Vandal Family.
1,000 / 1,000 Gifts
Completed
$500
Early Bird Challenge
Congratulations on receiving the first bonus of Vandal Giving Day 2025!
1 / 1 Gifts
Completed
$1,889
The 1889 Challenge
Thank you to the University of Idaho Foundation for funding our 1,889 challenge!
1,889 / 1,889 Gifts
Completed
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Idaho Athletics Leaderboard
Donate to your favorite Vandal Athletics team!
Rank Department Raised
1 Men's Golf $13,725.00
2 Football $9,582.00
3 Men's Basketball $4,155.00
4 Women's Basketball $3,785.00
5 Men's Tennis $1,215.00
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Kick Off Challenge
Thanks for helping us kick off Vandal Giving Day 2025!
Rank Prize Kick Off Challenge Gifts
1 $1,000 Sports Clubs - Horse Polo 135
2 $1,000 Men's Rugby 55
3 $1,000 Vandal Scholarship Fund 53
4 Library Dean's Excellence Fund 26
5 Gamma Phi Beta Presidents Fund 24
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Vandal Athletics Donors
Rank State Gifts
1 ID 324
2 WA 44
3 CA 12
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