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Give To CSUSM

Giving back to your alma mater is a meaningful way to show appreciation for the education and experiences that helped shape your future. Here are a few reasons why alumni should consider giving back: 

  • Support Future Cougars: Your contributions can provide scholarships, improve facilities, and fund programs that benefit current and future students, ensuring they have access to the same or even better opportunities. 
  • Enhance Reputation: Alumni donations can help improve the university’s rankings and reputation, which in turn can increase the value of your own degree. 
  • Strengthen Community: Giving back fosters a sense of community and connection among alumni, students, and faculty. It helps maintain a strong network that can be beneficial for personal and professional growth. 
  • Pay It Forward: Many alumni received support during their time at the university, whether through scholarships, mentorship, or other resources. Giving back is a way to pay it forward and help others succeed. 

By giving back, you help ensure that CSUSM continues to thrive and provide quality education and experiences for generations to come. 

Make Your Gift Today

Does the Alumni Association have specific funds to support?

Yes! The Alumni Association has two Endowment Funds. The Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship and the Alumni Association Programming Endowment.  

Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship 

As dedicated alumni of CSUSM, we believe in supporting our fellow and future alumni in their educational journeys. Thanks to your generous donations and membership dues, our Endowed Scholarship has grown significantly over the years. In 2023 alone, we awarded approximately $12,000 in scholarship to CSUSM alumni returning for graduate degrees.  

If you are interested in contributing to the Alumni Endowed Scholarship, simply select our fund from the drop-down menu in the link above. Together, we can continue to make a difference!  

Alumni Association Programming Endowment 

Our Association’s Programming Endowment is a vital resource designed to enrich and expand the diverse array of programs we offer. This endowment ensures sustainable funding, allowing us to innovate and improve our programming continuously. By supporting this endowment, you help us provide high-quality, impactful programs that benefit our community now and in the future.