Giving to Mayville State University

The MSU Foundation exists to advance the wellbeing of Mayville State University. This is accomplished by working together with alumni and friends to support the institution through a variety of activities, including private fundraising.

Charitable giving, in any of its varied forms, supplies many benefits to both giver and receiver. Members of the MSU Foundation staff are available to assist donors with their charitable giving plans. For more information about contributing to the MSU Foundation, please contact us at 1-800-437-4104, ext. 34864 or alumni_mail@mayvillestate.edu.

Recognizing the highly private nature of such planning, all inquiries and communications are held in strictest confidence. Prospective donors may wish to consult with their tax and legal advisors to review the advantages of giving to Mayville State University.

If you prefer not to use a credit card, and would like the option of a quick and easy automatic contribution from your checking or savings account, please download and print out our ACH FORM. Simply fill it out, sign it, and send it in today!

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Annual Fund Drive
The Mayville State University Annual Fund is the college’s giving program that concentrates solely on gifts made and spent within one fiscal year, July 1-June 30. These gifts are undesignated and are used where the college needs are the greatest.

Comet Athletic Club (Athletic Scholarships)
The Comet Athletic Club is the fundraising body for Mayville State University Athletics. It helps to bring outstanding student athletes to Mayville State by providing athletic scholarships. The club also provides other financial support to assist Mayville State Athletics.

Academic Scholarships
Through the MSU Foundation, donors may provide various types of scholarships that will assist students at Mayville State University. Academic Scholarships are awarded for honor and/or leadership.

4th & Goal Football Initiative

Scholarship dollars directly impact success on the field. The Comets Football program has had three winning seasons in the past 45 years. In 2006 Mayville State was able to award only one-third of the tuition for 52 players. In contrast, Valley City State was awarding over half tuition scholarships for 52 players. Black Hills State was awarding full tuition for 52 players. Black Hills State won the DAC Championship in 2007. The Benefits: A $1,000 scholarship generates a nine to one return. Every new student at Mayville State brings more than $9,000 per year in revenue to the university. A football roster of 100 student athletes would bring in approximately $900,000 annually. An increased scholarship pool will allow Mayville State to compete for the best student athletes with the best character. This is a recipe for success. The Winning Image: A winning Comet Football team will bring a new image to Mayville State. More wins will translate into enthusiasm and pride for the program and the university, more interest from the local area and local recruits, and ultimately more students and a winning image at Mayville State University.

Merwyn & Anne Green Music Chair Endowment
To provide funding for music faculty member's salary and benefits in the hopes of getting a minor or major music program back to MSU!

Memorials
Donations can be given in memory of a loved one at any time. All donations will be listed in the MSU Today (University Magazine that is printed 1-2 times a year).

Tributes
Make a tribute to someone special by giving a donation to Mayville State University.

Northwest Hall Rehabilitation

Donations are to rehabilitate Northwest Hall building for the use by Mayville State University and the Mayville community. It will service as an alumni center where alumni, friends, and community members can meet. The building will house the offices of the MSU Foundation. Two guest rooms will be available for use by special campus visitors. In addition, plans are to provide an area where small musical presentations, book readings, and socials can take place in a classical setting. An activity room will be used for art instruction, completion of art projects, and other hands-on activities. The facility will serve as a museum for collections of art, publications, and Mayville State memorabilia.