College of Liberal Arts University of Minnesota
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Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Giving to CLA

Giving Feature

Thank you for your interest in supporting the College of Liberal Arts

For over a century philanthropy has been a powerful force in sustaining our college. Today, in a technologically advanced and globally interdependent world, your support for the liberal arts—the foundation of all academic learning—is more important than ever.

You can decide how your gift will support CLA's mission. You can provide financial assistance that will forever affect the lives of young people eager to make their contributions to society. You can help strengthen the academic core of the college by supporting faculty instruction and research. You can honor a loved one, or support a favorite faculty member, center or department.

Find out how you can make a difference.

  • Undergraduate Student Scholarships

    Portrait: Ernest Bentley. Change individual lives and change the world when you make a liberal arts education accessible to our brightest, most dedicated undergraduates.
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  • Graduate Student Fellowships

    Portrait: Leah Siltberg. Fellowship gifts strengthen our ability to attract top students, and build a stronger academic community.
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  • Faculty Endowments

    Portrait: Susan Craddock. CLA needs endowed chairs and professorships to attract and retain preeminent teachers and scholars.
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  • Marching Band Scholarships

    Marching band member. Since 1892 students in the marching band have brought pride and delight to Minnesota. This is our chance to show them our support. Continue reading…