At Butler, providing an exceptional student-centered learning experience is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about the transformative impact we make in students’ lives and are driven to make this experience available to all who seek it.
Because many of our students are only able to consider Butler as a viable option with the help of Butler-funded academic and need-based scholarships, Butler offers the best possible financial aid package upfront. Unfortunately, the ever-growing total of scholarship funding required to meet our students’ needs is not sustainable. During the 2024-25 academic year, Butler committed more than $104 million to students in the form of scholarships and financial aid. Currently, 99% of students receive financial aid.
We are committed to ensuring that a Butler education remains accessible to every deserving student, regardless of financial circumstance. But to make this vision sustainable, Butler students need your support.
Featured Challenges:
Make a BOLD Move!
If Butler University receives 2,026 gifts on Day of Giving, $100,000 will be unlocked in support of the Butler Fund for Student Scholarship. These dollars will provide vital financial aid to help students pursue their dreams at Butler. Make your mark today and help unlock opportunities for Butler students!
Merlina Scholarship Matching Challenge
Join the Young Alumni Board in supporting the Merlina Memorial Scholarship Fund, founded in memory of Matt Merlina '19. Gifts to the fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $4,000, during Day of Giving by Matt's parents, Dino '85 and Becky Merlina '88.
First-Time Donor Challenge
Deborah Fretz ’70 is matching gifts from first-time donors, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000, in support of student scholarship on Day of Giving! New donors can make a gift to any area of campus, and a gift of the same amount will be made to the Butler Fund for Student Scholarship.
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IN | 25 |
| 2 | IL | 2 |
| 3 | FL | 1 |
