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Chapman Fund

»Our Students, Our Priority

Giving to the Chapman Fund supports:

  • Emerging Opportunities: The Chapman Fund makes it possible to be nimble and responsive in real time.
  • Student Scholarships: Scholarships give the most promising minds a greater opportunity by removing one of the most difficult barriers: cost.
  • Faculty Excellence: The Chapman Fund helps support our faculty, allowing them to foster a personalized learning community that makes Chapman so exceptional.
  • Program Enrichment: The Chapman Fund allows our students to participate in deeply impactful programs that speak to their desire to be purposeful, enterprising, and civic-minded.

Alumni Inspiration

Meet four alumni who are inspired by their Chapman Experience and are giving back to their alma mater.

Karen and friendKaren '72

Lifelong learning and adventure inpire Karen to keep exploring.

Parent and student at candle lightingMark '82

From alum to Panther parent, Mark pays it forward.

Woman smilingElla '11

Ella’s commitment to kindness inspires ripples of compassion.

Young woman smiling outdoorsKate '23

From research in Africa to Semester at Sea, Kate embodies the Chapman Experience.


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Gifts to the Chapman Fund make it possible for the university to provide merit-based and need-based scholarships to more than 86% of its students. This fund also supports research, wellness, and more. 

By making a gift to the Chapman Fund, you embolden our students’ dreams, celebrate their accomplishments, and provide them with the tools to do “Anything Imaginable.” 


The Chapman Fund Directly Impacts:

SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID
STUDENT ACADEMICS
STUDENT LIFE
STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES
FACULTY EXCELLENCE
OUR CAMPUS FACILITIES

Leadership Giving


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President's Circle

The President’s Circle at Chapman University recognizes dedicated friends of the university who support our mission and vision through unrestricted annual gifts of $1,000 or more to the Chapman Fund. President's Circle members receive a variety of exclusive benefits, including invitations to special events and communications from Chapman University President Daniele C. Struppa.

Learn more about the President's Circle

Alumni Scholarship Fund

Alumni, you know first-hand the impact that scholarships make on the lives of Chapman students. Your gift to support the Chapman Fund through the Alumni Scholarship Fund will help current students have the same incredible Chapman experience that you enjoyed.

Learn more about the Alumni Scholarship Fund

Contact Us


For questions or more information about the Chapman Fund, please contact chapmanfund@chapman.edu.