Our giving priorities are designed to fuel the independent spirit of our students by providing the vital resources they need to take bold risks. 

Whether your passion lies in offering Unrestricted Support, expanding access through Scholarships, championing rigorous Academics, energizing Athletics, or supporting forward-thinking Special Programs and Initiatives, your investment makes a direct impact. Find the priority that speaks to you and help us turn visionary ideas into unstoppable realities.

Unrestricted Support

The most beneficial support we receive is through unrestricted support to our Annual Fund and the Parent and Family Fund.

Emerson’s Annual Fund is designed to address our areas of greatest need—students, faculty, academic programs, residential life, student organizations, facilities, and more. Gifts to the Annual Fund are immediately available to support the entire Emerson community. 

Emerson’s Parent and Family Fund is dedicated to supporting students as they work toward obtaining their degrees. The structure of the fund empowers the College to nimbly respond to students’ most pressing needs and emerging opportunities.

Scholarships

A top priority for us is to provide students with the financial aid they need to begin and continue their education at Emerson.

A gift to the Emerson Scholarship Fund will provide students access to financial aid dollars—dollars that will open doors and allow them to continue pursuing the dreams they’ve worked hard to achieve.

Academics

Emerson’s academic departments, faculty, staff, and curriculums are empowering our students to change the world.

Your support helps provide the best academic experience possible for our students by acquiring and retaining the most exceptional faculty and staff, up-to-date equipment and facilities, and top-tier educational programs and experiences.

The three schools and our LA program are supported through the School of the Arts Dean’s Fund, School of Communication Dean’s Fund, School of Film, Television, & Media Arts Dean’s Fund, and Emerson Los Angeles Dean’s Fund.

Athletics

14 varsity sports, 1 team. Our pride is made up of more than 250 student-athletes that represent the College in intercollegiate competition. Whether you are a former lion, a parent to a cub, or a fan in the stands roaring with us, you are a part of our pride.

Explore how you can support our student athletes. 

Special Programs and Initiatives

Every Emerson experience is unique. Through support of specific programs and initiatives, you can directly fuel the areas of campus you feel most connected to, ensuring future Emersonians create their own unforgettable memories.

Whether you want to support the next big adventure through a gift to our Global Engagement and Programs Fund, provide critical need-based aid for course and living essentials through the Student Assistance Fund, or empower and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community through the The Emerson Pride Fund—your contribution directly shapes the student journey.