Advancing the Future
You have the Power to help students succeed
When you make a gift to Antioch University, your contribution will be put to work immediately-providing scholarships for current and future students, funding new programs or creating reliable alternative sources of revenue by building the university’s endowment. The generosity of your gift will ensure ongoing support and help define our future.
Your generosity ignites transformation and empowers change-makers. At Antioch, we believe in the power of education to drive social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. Through strategic philanthropy, our community comes together to forge a brighter future.
Why Give
Every gift to Antioch University is a catalyst for positive change. Whether supporting scholarships for underrepresented students, funding groundbreaking research in sustainability, or enhancing our outreach to marginalized communities, your contribution shapes the leaders of tomorrow.
- Community: Join a network of passionate advocates and changemakers committed to fostering inclusive, equitable opportunities for all.
- Impact: Your support directly funds initiatives that advance social justice and environmental sustainability, creating meaningful, lasting change.
- Innovation: We pioneer new approaches to education that challenge the status quo and prepare students to tackle the world's most pressing issues.
Types of Support
Scholarships & Funds
At Antioch University, our students are more than academics; they are practitioners on the front lines of social, economic, and environmental justice. However, the path to a doctorate is often hindered by financial barriers. By establishing a scholarship, you ensure that the next generation of change-makers has the resources to complete their journey.
Ways to Make an Impact
Whether you want to make an immediate difference or create a permanent legacy, we offer two primary pathways for your generosity:
- Fully Expendable Scholarships: Your gift is put to work immediately, providing direct tuition or research support to current students.
- Endowed Scholarships (Minimum $25,000): Your gift is invested, and the annual income provides a permanent source of funding, ensuring your impact lasts for generations.
Be Inspired by Some of Our Current Scholarships
These awards support students in the early stages of their journey at Antioch University, ensuring they have the foundation needed to succeed.
Tom Wessels Environmental Scholarship: The scholarship is awarded to historically underrepresented and/or highly academically qualified students entering any New England Environmental Studies program. The scholarship honors the legacy of AUNE Professor Emeritus of Environmental Studies, Tom Wessels, an outstanding educator and author.
The Founders’ Scholarship Fund: A merit- and need-based award for doctoral students who demonstrate a commitment to leading change consistent with the University’s mission.
Joanne E. McLean Scholarship for Leadership: Established by Dr. David McLean in memory of his wife, this fund supports international doctoral students (with priority for Canadians) dedicated to community service and justice.
The Ruth Weisman and Mayneal Wayland Scholarship: A merit-based fund specifically supporting doctoral scholarship and practice that improves the lives of women and girls globally.
Antioch Environmental Studies Legacy and Impact Scholarship: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Environmental Studies Department, this scholarship will be awarded to accepted first-year Environmental Studies MS students who demonstrate both merit and need.
Berglund Family Scholarship: Made possible from the Berglund Family Endowment, this scholarship is awarded to a student entering the BA in Liberal Studies or the MA Psychology program with demonstrated financial need.
Bruce and Arlene Crandall Social Courage Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated social courage by serving in the US Military or has contributed to one of the following national service programs: AmeriCorps, City Year, Peace Corps, and VISTA by completing at least one year of full-time service.
David Sobel Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is dedicated to providing for deserving, aspiring and progressive educators dedicated to the renewal of schools. Awards will be given as education students begin their first semester at the New England Campus.
Donald D. Davis Scholarship for Social Responsibility: The scholarship was established as a gift from the estate of Donald D. Davis, a longtime friend of the New England campus and former member of the New England Board of Visitors. The endowment funds a scholarship awarded each year to a student or students with financial need who are involved in service to the community.
Elaine England Memorial Fund: This scholarship honors the life of former Midwest student Elaine Marie England. This scholarship is a one-time award of $1000 for the fall 2026 term to an undergraduate Antioch Online student.
Howard and Sondra D. Bender Fellowship for Dance Movement Therapy: This scholarship is used to award fellowships to outstanding students in the Dance/Movement Therapy Program who show both financial need and the promise of making a significant contribution to the field of dance/movement therapy. The scholarship is awarded during the student's second academic year.
Jonathan Daniels Scholarship: The purpose of the scholarship is to increase the diversity of the student body in its cultural, international, and socio-economic make-up, and to encourage community service. Awards are made annually to master’s or doctoral degree level students. New and continuing students are encouraged to reapply.
Advancing to graduation is a major milestone. These funds support students as they progress through their chosen degree.
Jean Baker Miller Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) Research Fund: Supports doctoral work that furthers the understanding of growth-fostering relationships and transformative relational practices.
The Eula Johnson and Fitzgerald Cumberbatch Tuition Scholarship: Created by Dr. Iris Cumberbatch to honor her parents, this fund supports student-parents from groups underrepresented in doctoral education.
Fieldwork and residency costs can be a significant burden. These funds cover the "hidden costs" of a doctorate.
The Home Stretch Fund: Founded by Dr. Charlie Nelms, this fund provides a "final push" for underrepresented students in their last trimester of candidacy.
The Student Engagement Fund (SEF): Founded by Cohort 17, this fund covers non-academic residency expenses like travel, lodging, and meals.
Ethical Leadership for Social Justice Dissertation Research Fund: Supports research exploring anti-racist, pro-inclusive, and equitable practices in organizations.
The Valentine Action Research Fund: Established in honor of James C. Valentine, this supports students conducting action research with underserved populations facing poverty or health disparities.
The Elizabeth Holloway Grounded Theory/Situational Analysis Research Fund: Honors a founding faculty member by supporting students utilizing specific, rigorous research methodologies.
Why Your Support Matters
Graduate education still faces significant representation gaps. While progress has been made, the financial burden of an advanced degree often falls heaviest on those we need most in leadership roles.
According to the Council of Graduate Schools and recent national data, first-generation students and those from low-income communities are significantly more likely to pause or withdraw from doctoral programs during the "Candidacy" phase due to a lack of flexible capital.
Help these students finish! Your scholarship can be the bridge that ensures these vital perspectives remain at the leadership table. Contact Our Team.
Additional Ways to Support
Make Your Gift Today!
When you make a gift to Antioch University, your contribution will be put to work immediately-providing scholarships for current and future students, funding new programs, or creating reliable alternative sources of revenue by building the university’s endowment. The generosity of your gift will ensure ongoing support and help define our future. There are many ways to give, and each gift will have an impact on current as well as future students.
Mailing a gift to Antioch University is simple. All checks must be made out to: Antioch University
Please use the address below:
Antioch University
ATTN: Institutional Advancement
40 Avon Street
Keene, NH 03431
Thank you in advance!
It is estimated that only 31% of American households have an estate plan.
Having an estate plan is critical for numerous reasons, including: protecting the people you care about (your beneficiaries), minimizing taxes, avoiding probate, and protecting your assets.
There are free resources available on our website that can help you think through your plan.
If you would like to talk to someone on the team about options and things to consider, please reach out at [email protected] or 740-473-6880.
Estate planning and giving through your estate benefits you and those you care about. Our team can help you think through a strategy that meets your unique financial goals and needs.
An endowment fund is a permanent, self-sustaining source of funding; a gift made on the stipulation that the principal is maintained in perpetuity and that only income from investment of the gift be expended.
Endowment gifts are invested to provide permanent annual support for scholarships, faculty, curriculum development, and general operations. Endowment funds allow Antioch University to plan for the future with confidence and help provide a secure financial future for our students. You can help the University create a reliable source of future income by expanding the University’s endowment.
Thank you for your interest in supporting Antioch University through a wire transfer. Please use the following transfer instructions to make your gift:
- Account Name: Coalition For the Common Good dba Antioch University MW Depository
- Account Number: 8670115352
- Routing Number: 071000039
- Routing Number WIRES: 026009593
- SWIFT: BOFAUS3N
- Bank Name: Bank of America
- Address: PO Box 27025, Richmond, VA 23261
- Phone: 1-888-400-9009
Thank you for your support of students at Antioch University.
You can reduce or eliminate income taxes on your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) when you choose to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to a registered non-profit (Like Antioch University) rather than take your RMD as income and pay income tax. While the rules regarding the QCD and the QCD IRA are relatively simple, you must follow them exactly. Contact us at [email protected] or 740-473-6880 to learn more.
Antioch University's tax ID number is 31-0536640.
If you would like to explore other tax smart giving strategies please use our free online resources or contact us to have a conversation: [email protected] or 740-473-6880.
You can amplify your impact and minimize your effort by establishing a recurring monthly gift. This steady stream of support is vital to Antioch as it allows the University to plan ahead and allocate resources where they're needed most, ensuring students continue to thrive year-round.
To start a recurring gift you can visit antioch.edu/give and select “Recurring” as the gift type. You will have the option of selecting the frequency that works best for you: monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual.
Recurring giving can be a game-changer for many reasons, including:
- Consistency - Your ongoing donations provide a reliable source of funding that helps us to sustain and expand our programs.
- Convenience - Set it up once, and you're done. Your gift will automatically be made each month, which means one less thing on your to-do list.
- Flexibility - You can adjust the designation, amount, or cancel at any time, giving you full control over your giving.
- Impact - Cumulatively, your monthly gifts can make a significant long-term impact that could surpass a single annual contribution.
The Institutional Advancement team is glad to assist you in honoring a loved one, friend, or colleague.
If you would like to establish an endowment that will honor the individual in perpetuity while advancing the mission of Antioch University, the team would gladly help. Please contact us at [email protected] or 740-473-6880.
If you want to make a gift online you can use the form at antioch.edu/give and check the box indicating that “This gift is a tribute (to)”. You will have the option to enter information about the individual there.
If you prefer to mail a gift please send it and any information you would like to share about the individual to the following address:
Antioch University
ATTN: Institutional Advancement
40 Avon Street
Keene, NH 03431
Thank you for your interest in supporting Antioch University through a gift of stock. Antioch University’s broker is PNC Bank, N.A. Stocks sent to them are sold without a fee.
To transfer stock electronically, please use the following DTC instructions:
DTC Clearing #: 2616
Account #: 21-75-074-4461488
Account Name: Antioch Univ ST Operating Cash
For physical delivery of securities, please send them to:
PNC Bank NA
Cleveland Trust Securities
4100 W 150th Street
Mail Stop B7-YB17-03-3
Cleveland, OH 44135
Antioch’s account name and account number must be included:
Account #: 21-75-074-4461488, Account Name: Antioch Univ ST Operating Cash
To be sure that transferred securities are credited to the correct account, please share the below information with the Institutional Advancement team at [email protected] or call 740-472-6880.
Donor(s) name:
Description(s) of intended use:
Stock Company Name(s):
Number of shares:
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