Give to Blue Day 2025

Donations to Student Affairs and Initiatives will guarantee that funds will be directed to areas of greatest need for urgent situations, and new initiatives, and to help ensure our students have the experience they deserve.

Click the links below to support these Give to Blue Day fundraising priorities:

Miss Indiana State University Educational Scholarship Program -Funds raised will be used to award women participating in the Miss Indiana State University Scholarship Pageant and to prepare the titleholder for Miss Indiana. 

Awards are given each fall to the incoming title holder, runners-up interview, talent, fitness, L. Cheri Bradley ambassador award, Protz Family Scholarship, and others. Each year approximately $4,500 amount is awarded. 

Michael Phillips Student Emergency Fund  -  Some students may have an unforeseen financial crisis standing in their way at some point in their education. By donating to this fund, you can make a direct impact on the lives of students facing financial barriers. The Michael Phillips Student Emergency Fund provides essential resources that can make a difference in student's ability to stay enrolled at ISU and achieve their academic goals. 

Sycamore Pantry - The Sycamore Pantry aims to combat student food insecurity by providing emergency food and promoting healthy, sustainable meals. Your support enables active engagement in solutions and sustains operations efficiently, ensuring no student goes hungry. Join us in making a direct impact on our campus community. 

ResLife Emergency Fund -The Office of Residential Life's emergency fund is a crucial lifeline for students facing unexpected challenges, with a focus on housing security, food insecurity, and other emergencies. This fund provides vital assistance to students in dire need. Whether it's helping cover temporary housing costs during a financial crisis, providing meal assistance to combat hunger, or offering support in unforeseen emergencies, the fund ensures no student is left without essential resources. By alleviating financial burdens, the fund enables students to focus on their academic pursuits without the added stress of basic needs insecurity. With your support, we can continue to make a profound difference in the lives of our students during their most vulnerable moments. 

The Esports Fund provides support for activities, programs, operations, facilities, equipment, and team needs associated with Indiana State University Esports program. The Esports program is part of the Division of Student Affairs and was established in 2024 to provide students an opportunity to be involved in gaming and esports at competitive and casual gaming levels.  We will participate in the Missouri Valley Conference playing a variety of games competing for MVC titles. Esports brings students together around different games (both in-person and virtually) with the goal of building leadership skills, creating a community, and providing a sense of belonging.

If you want to search for other Student Affairs and Initiatives funds, or other Give to Blue Day giving priorities, click on the GIVE NOW button at the top of this page. This will take you to the main donation page where you can search for a giving priority or fund by keyword.