The Promise

Every student who belongs here, gets here and stays

Professor Chris Martine and a group of five students walk on a path in the woods during a field biology class.

At Bucknell, cost shouldn’t be a barrier.

Bucknell will be the obvious choice for the most exceptional students. We will raise the funding necessary to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for every admitted student, eliminate loans for families earning under $150,000, and strengthen merit scholarships for high-achieving students so they flourish year after year.

We’re breaking down barriers and bolstering the caliber and character of every class we admit. Be the force behind the first generation, the nearly overlooked and the brilliant waiting to be believed in.

Campaign Progress

Thanks to the generosity of Bucknell supporters like you, Be the ’ray is on its way to hitting our $1 billion goal.

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Overview

Total Donations Raised

$518,308,693

52% of $1 Billion Donation Goal Raised

Areas of Investment

Merit Scholarships

A meaningful merit award tells a student that Bucknell recognizes their achievements and is ready to invest in what they will accomplish next.

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Need-based Scholarships

Every student who belongs here gets here.

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Athletics Merit Scholarships

The best competitors have offers from many schools. Make Bucknell’s the one they sign.

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Impact Stories

Here, we’re breaking barriers. See what doors open when we invest in bright minds and bright futures through scholarships.

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Gay Huey Evans smiles while wearing an orange dress and raises an orange cowboy hat during Reunion.

The Promise

A First for Women, a Future for Students: Gay Huey Evans ’76

Inspired by the scholarship that made her Bucknell education possible, Gay Huey Evans ’76 is expanding scholarship support through a gift that will be recognized with the naming of Huey Hall.

11.06.26

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A Life-changing Education, Paid Forward: JoAnn Patrick-Ezzell ’75

Through outright gifts and an estate commitment, JoAnn Patrick-Ezzell ’75 and Andrew Ezzell are expanding access to Bucknell and supporting interdisciplinary data science experiences that prepare students for a changing world.

11.06.26

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Opening Bucknell’s Doors for Home Depot Families

Ken ’57 and Elaine Langone’s $25 million Tools for Tomorrow scholarships cover the cost of attending Bucknell for children and grandchildren of Home Depot associates.

11.06.26