"Students Raising Scholarships for Students" 

Here are some frequently asked questions about the ASU Student Foundation.

A. Founded in 1971, the ASU Student Foundation is a 40 member paraprofessional/honorary organization co-sponsored by the Department of Student Development and the ASU Foundation.

 The mission of the ASU Student Foundation is two-fold:

1)  To provide service to the campus community by raising funds to award annual scholarships to current ASU students.

2)  To assist the ASU Foundation and the President’s Office in their cultivating and fundraising efforts.

A. The ASU Student Foundation has annual fundraisers in which the profits are deposited into an endowment. From the interest accrued off of this endowment, as well as sponsorship support, the ASU Student Foundation is able to award scholarships to current ASU students each year.

Ongoing/Annual Fundraisers include:

• Selling commencement flowers at the Wells Fargo Activity Center during the May, August and December ceremonies.
• Assisting the ASU President's Club at football pre-game activities.

A. Serving as ambassadors of the university, the members of the ASU Student Foundation assist the ASU Foundation, the President’s Office, and the Development Officers with their cultivating and fundraising efforts by acting as hosts at various donor events including: receptions, lunches, dinners, and athletic functions. In addition, ASU Student Foundation members play an active role in ASU’s "Campaign for Leadership" $400 million capital campaign.

ASU Student Foundation members also serve on one of the five organizational committees:

• Events, Executive Board, Fundraising, Membership, and Scholarship .

A. If you are interested in the following:

• participating in short- and long-term fundraising activities
• working to serve and financially assist your fellow ASU students
• serving as a student ambassador for the university
• interacting with university donors, ASU administrators, faculty and staff
• gaining leadership experience
• giving time, dedication, and commitment to a campus organization
• working with other student members and making new friends

…then you are strongly encouraged to participate in the ASU Student Foundation selection process.

The membership selection process includes the following:

1) receive a nomination from an ASU faculty/staff member, or current ASU Student Foundation member

2) attend an Information Reception

3) complete an application

4) sign up for an interview

5) interview for the ASU Student Foundation

To be considered for membership, the following minimum requirements must be met:

1. must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at ASU
2. must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA or be in good standing with respective ASU Graduate School Program
3. must be able to attend weekly meetings held every Thursday from 5-6 p.m.
4. must be able to attend the required events.

 If you have any questions regarding the ASU Student Foundation or would like further information,
please stop by Room 340 of the Memorial Union, call (480) 965-2249, or e-mail us at student.foundation@asu.edu.