Support U of I
Sponsorships
Build your brand on campus by targeting sponsorship opportunities. Sponsor student activities like concerts, lectures, athletic events, career fairs and personalized recruiting events. You also can support University of Idaho hallmark programs like the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Ag Days, Engineering Design EXPO or 4-H Robotics. To learn more, contact Strategic Corporate Partnerships: Email or call 208-885-1086.
Programmatic support
Grow a partnership with U of I by supporting our many innovative signature programs.
- McCall Outdoor Science School is Idaho's ONLY publicly operated K-12 outdoor school. MOSS offers a one-of-a-kind learning experience for Idaho youth, graduate students, teachers and the local community.
- U of I STEM Education Initiative brings together the many unique and impactful programs across the university from preschool to graduate school that prepare and inspire students to enter and succeed in STEM fields. Our research informs best practices and drives how we prepare, recruit and retain students in STEM fields. U of I has awarded over half of the Bachelor's degree related to STEM in the state of Idaho.
In-kind gifts of equipment and software
Donations of equipment, software and supplies help keep facilities and programs up-to-date and business-relevant. We greatly appreciate in-kind gifts, which help defray costs and focus resources in areas of highest need. To learn more, contact Strategic Corporate Partnerships: Email or call 208-885-1086.
Facilities and laboratories
Supporting new and existing facilities and laboratories can provide a corporate naming opportunity and allows you to majorly contribute to the student experience at U of I. To learn more, contact Strategic Corporate Partnerships: Email or call 208-885-1086.
Faculty and research endowments
Endowed chairs and professorships are critical to assuring we can recruit and retain top-quality faculty. Excellent faculty mean superior educational and research outcomes. To learn more, contact Strategic Corporate Partnerships: Email or call 208-885-1086.
Corporate matching funds
Provide a matching gift program for your employees to encourage their philanthropy and increase the impact of their gift on U of I. To find out if your company offers gift matching, contact your human resources representative. To learn more, contact Strategic Corporate Partnerships: Email or call 208-885-1086.
Research grants
Research is at the heart of the university. When you support research performed at U of I, you invest not only in bright, innovative minds but also in the advancement of industries such as yours. These visionaries — both faculty and students — answer questions, create products and solve problems. To learn more, contact Strategic Corporate Partnerships: Email or call 208-885-1086.
Internships
Provide an internship to meet a staffing need, while helping U of I students gain industry insight and professional experience. To learn more, contact Strategic Corporate Partnerships: Email or call 208-885-1086.
Scholarships
By supporting students through undergraduate scholarships or graduate fellowships, your corporation can truly change the future. U of I recruits the very highest achieving students, and your gift allows the university to attract these students and to fulfill a financial need. A gift to the Vandal Scholarship Fund will provide support for student-athletes. To learn more, contact Strategic Corporate Partnerships: Email or call 208-885-1086.