Why Your Gift Matters!

Support is vital to NYU, directly fueling the University's mission to be a top-tier global center for scholarship and research. These gifts provide critical aid for student scholarships, ensuring an NYU education remains accessible, while also funding groundbreaking initiatives across every discipline. 

10 REASONS TO MAKE YOUR GIFT

Pay it forward.

Because someone invested in you. You benefited from the generosity of those who came before you. Your gift continues that legacy for the next generation of Violets.

Protect the NYU legacy.

Maintain the energy that defines NYU. Your contribution ensures the unique, fearless, city-integrated spirit of NYU remains strong and vibrant.

Invest in the future.

Support the changemakers of tomorrow. NYU graduates tackle the world's biggest problems. Your donation helps equip them with the tools they need to lead.

Affirm your belief in an NYU education.

Your gift is a vote of confidence in the transformative power of higher education and the future of critical thinking.

Show your Violet pride.

It’s more than a school; it’s your school. Help us reach our goal to show the world the collective strength and spirit of the NYU community.

Give back to the City.

NYU is integrated into NYU. By supporting NYU, you support a major cultural, economic, and intellectual engine for New York City and its neighborhoods.

Close the opportunity gap.

Break down financial barriers. Your gift makes the dream of an NYU education a reality for a talented student who otherwise couldn't afford it.

Fuel unrestricted excellence.

Give the gift of flexibility. By supporting Dean’s/Greatest Need funds you are empowering the University leadership to address the most pressing current need, whatever it may be.

Join the collective effort.

Be counted. Every dollar matters. Participation is just as important as the total amount. Join thousands of Violets uniting on NYU One Day!

Secure the future value.

Elevate the global standing of your degree. Every gift contributes to the University’s success, which enhances the reputation and value of every NYU degree holder.

Student Impact

"My favorite class so far has been 'Power and Politics in America' with Professor Gordon. Taking this class has not only enhanced my political awareness, but it will also be a great transition for when I attend law school. This class will enhance my ability to better advocate for my future clients." - Gabrielle (CAS '29)

"I absolutely loved Professor John Archer’s Shakespeare class! I thought the class was incredibly interesting, and Professor Archer was super passionate and excited about sharing his knowledge with his students. This has been my favorite academic class at NYU so far!" - Julia (Tisch '27)

"My dream is to work at an NYC-based startup and help build something that the world can use. In particular, I want to work at the intersection of music and technology (two things I love most)." - Samridh (Tandon '26)

Your Impact at Work


Scholarships

3,874 scholarships awarded. The NYU Promise guarantees that 100% of demonstrated financial need is met for all qualifying first-year undergraduates. Your gift closes the gap, ensuring financial background never stands in the way of a student’s potential.


Research & Innovation

Fuel groundbreaking discovery. Your gift empowers NYU's world-class faculty and the new Quantum Institute, a hub positioning NYU as a global leader in quantum science, to advance the future of computing, sensing, and communications.


Experiential Learning & Labs

Turn theory into practice. Fund the labs, performance spaces, and equipment that provide hands-on, career-ready skills. Your support fuels the Entrepreneurial Institute’s venture creation and the Production Lab’s creative incubation for the next generation of artists.


Internships & Career Resources

Launch lifelong careers. Support the NYU Wasserman Center to provide students with 1:1 career coaching, alumni mentorship, and networking. Your gift funds career programs, initiatives, and essential stipends for unpaid internships, ensuring every student can pursue high-impact professional opportunities.


NYU Libraries

Modernize the library experience. Support the maintenance of essential collections and the growth of the SPARK Lab. Your contribution fuels research and innovation by providing students access to specialized archives and the latest technology.