Bucknell Fund Designated for unrestricted gifts, supports all areas of the institution and allows the university to use the funds in areas where they are most needed. The university has designated this fund as the top priority for annual gifts. Financial Aid Provides funds for students who have financial need. These funds are needed in order to ensure Bucknell is accessible to students who possess superior ability but may lack sufficient funding.
Financial aid is crucial for attracting top students to the university.
Bison Club Supports all 26 varsity sports at Bucknell. Gifts can be made to all sports or targeted to support a specific program. Funds are used to support recruiting efforts, training and equipment costs, team travel funds, the Bucknell Hall of Fame, and the senior athletic awards. Endowment A critical measure of an institution's financial strength. The greater a college's endowment, the more resources it has to educate its students.