Scholarships and Financial Aid

$131,178
Donated
65% of $200,000 goal
492
Donors
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Scarlet & Give Back Day - 2025
2,565 Donors - $1,496,354 Donated
150%
About

Grinnell College remains one of the last institutions in the Midwest committed to need-blind admission, ensuring that domestic students are admitted based on talent and potential, not financial background. With 92% of students receiving financial aid and 18% identifying as first-generation college students, this commitment propels Grinnellians to extraordinary heights. A gift to scholarships and financial aid supports our commitment to need-blind admission and the no-loan program, ensuring students can focus on their education without the burden of overwhelming debt.

To inspire others to support Scholarships and Financial Aid, Alan Cubbage ’75 and Charlotte Strader Cubbage ’75 are generously offering a $1-for-$1 match — up to $100,000 — for gifts directed to this important fund. This matching opportunity doubles the impact of every gift, helping even more students access a Grinnell education.


“As students at Grinnell, we both received financial assistance from the College, thanks to the contributions of Grinnell alumni who came before us. Now we are pleased to be able to continue our support of Grinnell. We hope other alumni join us in making a Grinnell education possible for students now and in the future.” - Alan Cubbage ’75 and Charlotte Strader Cubbage ’75


Updates
Breaking news! 📰

NEW CHALLENGE ANNOUNCED: To keep the momentum going, the Board of Trustees is offering a challenge. Trustees will contribute an additional $197,000 if we reach a total of 2,500 donors by 5 p.m. CT today.

476 days ago by Jillian Beukema
🌍 Grinnell pride spans the globe! 🌍

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve met the International Donor Challenge — with more than 40 donors from outside the U.S. showing their support for Grinnell students!

Because of this incredible global response, Bill Mohrman ’66 will contribute $50,000 to the Institute for Global Engagement, helping students turn knowledge into action around the world.

476 days ago by Jillian Beukema
United States/D.C. Challenge met!

Thanks to the incredible support of alumni, families, and friends from all 50 states + D.C., we’ve officially met the 50 State/D.C. Challenge! 🌎❤️

Because of so many generous donors, Bill Mohrman ’66 will give $50,000 to the Institute for Global Engagement, supporting students as they learn, explore, and lead around the world.

This is what coast-to-coast Grinnell pride looks like—thank you for uniting to make a global impact!

476 days ago by Jillian Beukema
Team Competition Update!

Teams have been busy spreading the word during this year's Scarlet & Give Back Day! The excitement is building and the competition is heating up! Here's where things stand in the team leaderboard:

1st Place: Choral Callers

2nd Place: Swim/Dive

3rd Place: ODEI

4th Place: Tennis, Team RED/Finance, Center for Humanities, and IGE

Keep it up, teams! There's still time to climb the leaderboard and bring it home. Every post, message, and gift helps make a difference for Grinnell students!

477 days ago by Jillian Beukema
Scarlet has been sighted!

Scarlet is celebrating 10 years of giving back with the Grinnell community! From campus to around the world, Grinnellians are showing up to make a difference—together.


477 days ago by Jillian Beukema
Rise and Shine! 🌞

The 10th year of Scarlet & Give Back Day is here!

477 days ago by Jillian Beukema

Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon62%Alumni
Suitcase icon5%Faculty/Staff
Book icon2%Students
Friends icon1%Friends
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Advocates

Anonymous

Generated 2 gifts, totaling $184
Offered a $187,500 match

Alan Cubbage '75

Generated 5 gifts, totaling $519
Offered a $100,000 match

Parents and Families Leadership Council

Offered a $60,000 match

A member of the Class of 1990 and their spouse

Offered a $50,000 match

A member of the Class of 1987 and their spouse

Offered a $50,000 match

Kevin Rhodes'85 and Melinda Lopes '85

Generated 1 gift, totaling $200
Offered a $48,500 match

Yash Gupta '20

Offered a $15,000 match

Group of 1975 Alumni

Offered a $10,000 match

Class of 1985 Reunion Planning Committee

Offered a $10,000 match

Anne F. Harris and Michael Mackenzie

Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!

Incentives
Help spread the word as a Scarlet & Give Back Day Advocate! If you help secure 3 gifts you will receive a large Grinnell College squirrel sticker.
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Help spread the word as a Scarlet & Give Back Day Advocate! If you help secure 5 gifts you will receive a Grinnell College pennant.
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Help spread the word as a Scarlet & Give Back Day Advocate! If you help secure 10 gifts you will receive a stuffed animal Grinnell College squirrel.
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Help spread the word as a Scarlet & Give Back Day Advocate! If you help secure 15 gifts you will receive a Grinnell College buildings t-shirt.
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