Give Orange Matches & Challenges

Thanks to the generosity of the OSU President’s Fellows and Interim President Hess, the OSUF Board of Governors, and the Mendenhall family, the pool of general matching and challenge funds is the largest in Give Orange history! These funds will maximize the impact of your gifts and will directly support students, scholarships, and hundreds of programs across the OSU System. Additional matches and challenges are available thanks to other generous donors who are eager to further your support.

Upcoming Events

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Parent and Family Match - $15k

Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the first $15,000 given by current OSU parents and families will be matched dollar-for-dollar!

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Orange Power Hour Match - $10k

ORANGE! POWER! Kick off the Happy Hour Leaderboard with the Orange Power Hour Match and double down for your Orange Passion! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, all gifts received on April 2 between 3-4pm (CDT) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000!

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Night Owl Match - $10k

Let's stay up late, Cowboys! It's time to double down for your Orange Passion during the Night Owl Match! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, all gifts received between 10pm-2am (CDT) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000!

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Morning Coffee Match - $10k

Day 2 is just now brewing! Double down for your Orange Passion during the Morning Coffee Match! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, all gifts received on April 3 between 7-9am (CDT) will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000!

Leaderboard

Student Donor Leaderboard - $5k

Bring your Cowboy spirit and fight for your Orange Passion to win! Throughout Give Orange, the three funds with the most student donors will receive extra support, thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever. 1st place = $2,500, 2nd place = $1,500, 3rd = $1,000. Every student donor counts—so rally your friends, make your gift, and help your favorite fund rise to the top!

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Last Call Leaderboard - $5k

Last Call Cowboys! It's time to push for your Orange Passion to receive the most donations during the Last Call Leaderboard! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the three Orange Passions that receive the most donations during the final hour of Give Orange will receive extra money! 1st place = $2,500, 2nd place = $1,500, 3rd = $1,000

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1,890th Donor Challenge - $1,890

Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the 1,890th donor to this year's Give Orange will earn an additional $1,890 for their Orange Passion!

$87,500

Exercise Science Scholarship Challenge

Be one of the first 15 donors during Give Orange to support scholarships within the School of Kinesiology, Applied Health and Recreation! Thanks to a generous $87,500 gift, the first endowed scholarship dedicated specifically to Exercise Science has been established in honor of Dr. Bert Jacobson, Regents Professor Exercise Science. The donor hopes this new endowment will inspire others to invest in student scholarships - your gift can help build a legacy.

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$75,000

Cleo L. Craig Child Development Lab Challenge - $75k

The first 25 donors to the Cleo L. Craig Child Development Lab will unlock an extraordinary $75,000 in program support, thanks to Amy and Tim Hardin. Your invaluable contribution helps sustain the legacy of the CDL while nurturing the growth of young minds.

25 Donor Goal

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Faculty and Staff Match - $20k

Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the first $20,000 given by OSU faculty and staff will be matched dollar for dollar!

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Hourly Donor Challenge - $250

Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the first donor on the hour every hour, earns $250 for the Orange Passion of their choice!

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Happy Hour Leaderboard - $5k

It's time to push for your Orange Passion to have the most donors during the Happy Hour Leaderboard! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the top three Orange Passions that receive the most donations between 3-6pm (CDT) on April 2 will receive additional funds. 1st place = $2,500, 2nd place = $1,500, 3rd = $1,000

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$5,000

Flying Aggies Challenge - $5,000

Thanks Virgil Williams, member of the Flying Aggies 1953 NIFA National Champion team and recipient of the outstanding pilot award, the first 25 donors to the Flying Aggies fund will unlock $5,000 in scholarship support for aspiring professional pilots.

25 Donor Goal

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Hide 'N Pete

Wanting to raise even MORE money for your Orange Passion? Here's your chance! There will be six Pistol Pete bobbleheads hidden around campus for each day of Give Orange. Five of these bobbleheads will be worth $100 each, but if you are able to find the golden bobbleheads, you will earn $500 towards your Orange Passion!

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College Leaderboard - $35k

Which college will have the most donors during Give Orange? Don't miss your chance to keep your college at the top of the leaderboard! Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the top five colleges will receive additional funding for needs-based scholarships. 1st place = $15,000, 2nd place = $8,000, 3rd place = $5,000, 4th place = $4,000, 5th place = $3,000

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First Donor Challenge - $1k

Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the first donor to this year's Give Orange will earn an additional $1,000 for their Orange Passion!

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24 Hours and Counting Donor Challenge - $1k

Thanks to the largest Give Orange General Challenge Pool ever, the first donor after noon on day two (exactly 24 hours in!) will earn an additional $1,000 for their Orange Passion!

$21,000

Educating Forward Scholarship Challenge - $21k

Thanks to generous donations from Jim and Judy Gardner, the first 20 donors to Educating Forward will unlock $21,000 in scholarships for future educators!

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$54,000

School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology Challenge - $54k

The first 20 donors to the HCCP Excellence Fund will unlock $54,000 in new scholarships, empowering the next generation of mental health professionals—made possible by the generous support of Marilyn Sanders and Jim and Judy Gardner!

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