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Coaching Endowments

Hawkeye coaches play a vital role in the success of our student-athletes, not only in competition but also in the classroom and in life. They embody our motto of 'Win. Graduate. Do It Right.' that has characterized the Iowa Hawkeyes for decades.

A coaching endowment recognizes a coach's hard work, exceptional ability, and dedication to our student-athletes. In addition, it underwrites a coach's salary, providing stability and resources for that position both now and in the future while also opening up greater flexibility across the entire athletics department.

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Making a Scholarship Gift

Please consider how you can support our Hawkeye Programs today. Your gift is an investment that will pay important dividends for future generations of coaches and student-athletes who wear the black and gold.

Gifts can be made via:

  • Outright gift or multi-year pledge of cash or appreciated securities
  • Bequest in a will or trust
  • Charitable remainder trustgift annuity, or other life income gift
  • Designation of the UI Center for Advancement as beneficiary of an IRA, qualified retirement plan, pension benefits or annuity
  • Combination of the above

Endowed Scholarship Support for Iowa's Student-Athletes

The 2018 I Ring Class following the Student Athlete Graduation Reception Friday, May 11, 2018 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The goal of the Hawkeye Visions Scholarship program is to work with Hawkeye supporters to secure sufficient resources to endow each student-athlete scholarship in all 20 sports. Your investment in the future of Hawkeye Athletics can permanently endow a variety of student-athlete scholarships.

Gifts to the Hawkeye Visions Scholarship Program can be made via:

  • Outright gift or multi-year pledge of cash or appreciated securities
  • Bequest in a will or trust
  • Charitable remainder trustgift annuity, or other life income gift
  • Designation of the UI Center for Advancement as beneficiary of an IRA, qualified retirement plan, pension benefits or annuity
  • Combination of the above

Please note that named scholarships will be awarded once the appropriate scholarship is received and sufficient payout has been generated.

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Please consider how you can support the Hawkeye Visions Scholarship Program today. Your gift is an investment that will pay important dividends for future generations of student-athletes and the University they represent.

LevelVisionary

A gift of $1,000,000 or more provides a named, endowed scholarship for a specific team position.

  • Ex: The John and Jane Doe Men's Basketball Point Guard Scholarship
LevelLeadership

A gift of $500,000 - $999,999 provides a named, endowed scholarship for a specific sport.

  • Ex: The John and Jane Doe Family Softball Scholarship
LevelSustaining

A gift of $100,000 - $499,999 provides a named, endowed partial scholarship but not for a specific sport or position.

  • Ex: The John and Jane Doe Athletic Scholarship