Giving to the Graduate School
Generous support from our alumni and friends is critical to the continued success of the Graduate School of Vanderbilt University. Gifts of all sizes come together to help us achieve the all-important goal of training the next generation of leaders in a variety of disciplines.
Large or small, your gifts help us continue to support the scholarly pursuits of our students and faculty, and advance Vanderbilt's education and research mission. Learn how your gift will help the Graduate School.
Powering Innovation
Scholarships and fellowships are vital to the advancement of graduate student research, personal development, and professional success. Philanthropic support ensures that our students have the opportunities they need to produce work that is academically rigorous, engages innovative methods and reveals fresh perspectives. Ultimately, this work drives breakthroughs with the potential to impact not only one field of study but also our broad global community.
Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
A broadly diverse community increases our capabilities, expands opportunities for new ideas and powers our success. In the last two decades, Vanderbilt has made significant progress in creating an inclusive environment where equity and diversity are valued at all levels, including among graduate programs. Philanthropic support directed toward recruitment and retention of extraordinary faculty scholars from all backgrounds and experiences will accelerate and enhance our impact and ensure our continued ability to attract world-changing scholars and leaders.
Extending our Impact
Vanderbilt is unique among top-tier research schools in that our 10 colleges are located on a single 330-acre campus, intentionally designed to foster collaboration and innovation. The Graduate School serves as a vital hub, connecting scholars and faculty across schools and disciplines. As we build for our future, we seek philanthropic support to seize opportunities to amplify our achievements, elevate our reputation and extend our impact—such as the development of a national conference to promote innovative scholarship and facilitate networking among thought-leaders, and support for forward-thinking research agendas and mentoring programs.
Donor recognition
The Provost’s Circle
Donors who make gifts of $2,500 or more are recognized as members of the Provost’s Circle. Alumni who graduated within the last 10 years can become members with a gift of $1,000 or more. Membership is renewed by making qualifying gifts each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).
Provost’s circle recognition levels:
- Recent graduate member ('11 to '21): $1,000
- Benefactor: $5,000-$9,999
- Dean's List: $10,000-$24,999
- Cornelius Vanderbilt Circle: $25,000 or above
2020-21 Graduate School donor list
Ways to Give
Online
To make your gift online, use our secure online gift form. Vanderbilt accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards.
By mail
Print this form and mail with your check to the following address:
Vanderbilt Gift and Donor Services
PMB 407727
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37240-7727
Telephone
Please call Gift and Donor Services at 1 (800) 288-0082 to make a gift.
Electronic Bank Draft
To set up an electronic bank draft, call 1 (866) 882-FUND (3863) or use our printable form.
Stocks and Securities
To request information on transferring gifts of stocks and securities click here. Please call (615) 875-1155 with any questions.
Planned Gifts
For information on planned gifts, please contact the Office of Planned Giving at (615) 343-3113 or via email at plannedgiving@vanderbilt.edu. More information about planned giving can be found at vanderbilt.edu/plannedgiving.