Giving
With your help, our graduates become leaders in the field who offer their talents to make a difference in the world. Your financial support assists with tuition, books, career development, professional travel, and awards—all of which makes a real difference in the student experience and in the ongoing excellence of our School.
The Annual Fund is used to support activities and programs benefiting students and faculty, especially initiatives that are new and innovative. Gifts to this unrestricted fund come from alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends who wish to send a message—as well as money—in support of the education available at the School. If your company offers a matching gift program, your support can have even a bigger impact, often doubling or tripling your initial donation!
Select a fund to begin your donation:
- School of Information Sciences Annual Fund
- Linda C. Smith Doctoral Student Endowment Fund
- Katherine L. Sharp Fellowship
- Estabrook Faculty Development Fund
- Henderson Professorship
- Public School Licensure Program Fund
- iSchool LEEP Scholarship
- Center for Children’s Books (CCB) Betsy Hearne Fund
- iSchool Student Emergency Fund
- Give to multiple funds, or make a directed gift to another designation
If you prefer to give by mail, please send a check or money order, made payable to the University of Illinois Foundation. On the memo line of your check, designate the specific fund you would like to receive your gift. Please note the iSchool Annual Fund is an option. If you choose to mail your gift, the date of the gift is the postmark date. Send your donation to: University of Illinois Foundation, P.O. Box 734500, Chicago, IL 60673-4500
Librarianship is a field filled with people who are incredibly passionate about the work they do, but the cost of attendance can be a big barrier for people wanting to move up in the field. With my scholarship and graduate assistantship, I was able to enjoy my graduate experience without any additional barriers.
Xochitl Quiroz (MSLIS '23), Katharine L. Sharp Scholarship recipient
Dean's Council
With a history of excellence spanning 125 years, the iSchool provides its students with the best education possible and conducts research at the forefront of the field. The advocacy and financial support of alumni and friends contribute to this excellence. Established to acknowledge and communicate with top-level donors, the Dean’s Council is comprised of donors who give $1,000 or more annually or who have made a bequest of any amount to the School.
Katharine L. Sharp Legacy Society
The Katharine L. Sharp Legacy Society, named for the School's founder, recognizes alumni and friends who have included a gift for the School in their estate plans. The generosity of these individuals has made possible the continued excellence of our School. Members of the Legacy Society are also included in the Dean's Council. An estate gift can take many forms, such as a bequest made in a will or living trust, and can offer substantial financial and tax savings benefits, often complementing overall estate plans.
For information about giving, contact:
For corporate and foundation gifts, contact:
