Since its founding 150 years ago, WPI’s core mission has been to advance science and engineering knowledge for the betterment of the world in which we all live. Your WPI Fund gift empowers the university to make the strategic investments necessary to keep this vision alive, whether through enhancements to the WPI Academic Plan, the awarding of financial aid to deserving and talented students, or through the attraction and retention of world-class faculty and researchers. Any gift –regardless of size– will support the education and development of today’s students and tomorrow’s global leaders.
To me, my scholarship means that I have the pleasure of continuing to learn and study something I love and have a passion for.
Liam Beal '18
WPI has given me so many opportunities that I would have never had anywhere else. Thank you again for the generous financial support you have promised.
Eric Cheng '17
Every day, I wake up grateful to have the opportunities I have in my life- and so many of them are thanks to the financial contributions made to WPI.
Unrestricted annual gifts to the university are important for a number of reasons: they help to bridge the gap between tuition revenue and the actual cost of educating a student; they provide the means to take advantage of unanticipated opportunities for academic entrepreneurship that emerge throughout the year; and they increase the value of a WPI degree by raising alumni and parent giving participation rates. Participation rates are one metric upon which many university rankings are based, and there is a direct correlation between rankings and the prestige and value of a degree post-graduation. Every gift counts, and every annual gift has an immediate and powerful impact on current WPI students.
There Are Many Ways to Give
To learn more, contact the Annual Giving office at 508-831-6052.
Annual Giving Leadership Opportunities
President's Circle Annual Scholarship
$5,000 annually or $15,000 over a period of 3 years to provide 1-3 years of scholarship assistance to a deserving WPI undergraduate student
Global Projects Annual Scholarship
$5,000 annually to offer a deserving student the opportunity to conduct their IQP or MQP at an international project site
