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.

Participating Groups
Agricultural and Life Sciences Athletics Homecoming, Alumni & UIRA Programming Art and Architecture Student Scholarships Business and Economics Lionel Hampton School of Music Vandal Brand Meats Study Abroad & International Programs Children's Center Education, Health and Human Sciences Engineering Fraternity & Sorority Life UI Centers Honors Program Vandals First Program Law Letters, Arts and Social Sciences Library McCall Field Campus McClure Center Military & Veteran Services Natural Resources Raven Scholars Program Recreation and Wellbeing Science Vandal Food Pantry Idaho 4-H Vandal Marching Band School of Health and Medical Professions
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Jim & Tedde Reid College of Business & Economics Scholarship Match
College of Business & Economics is preparing to educate Vandals for the next 100 years! Every gift to the College of Business & Economics Scholarship fund will be matched up to $5,000 thanks to Jim & Tedde Reid!
$5,000
Vandal Athletic Success Challenge
Join us for the Vandal Athletic Success Challenge on Vandal Giving Day! Our goal is to raise $5,000 to enhance training, scholarships, and opportunities for our student-athletes. Your support makes a difference in their success on and off the field. Let’s hit our $5,000 goal together and show our Vandal pride!
$15,000 Goal
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$2,500
John Hoyne New Vandal Donor Challenge
This Vandal Giving Day, we’re calling on 15 new donors to step up! When 15 new donors give, a $2,500 challenge gift will be unlocked, helping provide food and essential resources to students in need. Thank you to alumnus John Hoyne '96 for his support.
15 Gift Goal
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$500
Faculty & Staff Challenge
The 250th gift from a faculty/staff member will win a $750 bonus for the fund of their choice!
250 Gift Goal
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$5,000
Foundation Participation Challenge
Every gift counts—and now, every 500 gifts 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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Overnighter
The two student sport clubs with the most gifts from 10 p.m. April 1 to 6 a.m. April 2 receives a $500 bonus!
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Find Joe Vandal
There are 15 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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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 for their designated fund. Stop by with your family and friends to support your college and the University of Idaho!
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Dean of Students Ambassador Challenge
Blaine Eckles, Dean of Students has challenged all staff in Student Affairs to support Vandal Giving Day as Ambassadors. The Ambassador who brings in the most gift will be able to add a $500 bonus to the fund of their choice!
$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 Gift Goal
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$2,000
Amity & Mahmood Sheikh Vandal Scholarship Fund Challenge
When Vandal Athletics reaches 200 total gifts a $2,000 bonus towards the Vandal Scholarship Fund will be released thanks to Amity '00 & Mahmood '01, '07 Sheikh!
200 Gift Goal
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$500
Early Bird Challenge
Whoever makes the first donation on April 1 will earn an additional bonus $500 to the fund of their choice!
1 Gift Goal
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$1,889
The 1889 Challenge
To honor the year University of Idaho was founded the 1,889 gift received will earn an additional $1,889 to the fund of their choice!
1,889 Gift Goal
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Leaderboard
Kick Off Challenge
The top three funds that receive the most gifts in the first 10 hours on April 1st will unlock an additional $1,000 donation!
Kick Off Challenge (165)
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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
5 Trivia Questions on "X" and the first person to answer correctly gets $100 to the fund of their choice. Be sure to follow @UIdahoAlumni
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Payroll Deduction Bonus Challenge
Set up a new payroll deduction on April 1 or 2, and you could win a $250 bonus! Two lucky employees will be randomly selected, so start giving and get rewarded for your Vandal pride!
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