Areas of Support
Student Scholarships
Scholarships provide beneficial support to offset tuition costs. This allows students to primarily focus on their education and extracurricular activities.
Academic Colleges
YSU’s six academic colleges empower students to explore their passions in a variety of learning environments. Your gift will continue to provide exciting educational opportunities for current and future students.
Student Experience
Since the origin of Youngstown College in 1908, student social life and activities have been intrinsic components of the student experience. With 180+ student organizations, your contribution allows students to participate in experiences that will develop long-lasting skills for their careers and lives.
Athletics
Your generous support of YSU varsity and club sports empowers our student-athletes to excel as champions in the classroom, in the community, and on the field of competition. Together, we’re building a noble legacy of Penguin pride and achievement.
Campus Facilities
Gifts to strengthen YSU’s physical spaces directly support student success by providing cutting-edge resources, collaborative workspaces, and technology-rich settings that prepare students for real-world challenges.
Faculty Development
Through an “endowed chair or professorship” or programmatic support, the YSU faculty can advance innovative research and creative work thanks to your generosity. Their dedication to student learning extends YSU’s impact throughout the Mahoning Valley and beyond.
Other
There are countless ways to drive YSU’s mission beyond these suggested areas. To have your specific wishes met, please contact us at 330.941.3211.