Build a Brighter Future for EWU Students

As the region’s polytechnic, Eastern Washington University gives students the hands-on education, industry connections and career-ready skills they need to succeed in the workplace. Your gift can help more students access these opportunities.

Support EWU’s $100 million Build Our Future campaign to provide scholarships that help students afford college, stay enrolled and gain professional experience that opens doors to meaningful careers.

$88,000,000
raised of $100,000,000 goal
Help Us Cross the Finish Line!

When you invest in our students, you’re also investing in the future of our region’s workforce and communities.

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Build Access & Affordability

For many students, a scholarship can be the difference between wondering if higher education is possible and knowing they can pursue a degree. By filling financial gaps, scholarships allow students to focus on their education and gain the real-world experience, mentorship and professional connections that prepare them for their careers.

Your gift helps make an EWU education more accessible to students—including those who are the first in their families to attend college—so they can earn life-changing degrees and make an impact in their communities.

Support Student Scholarships

Students sitting and smiling at the commencement ceremony
Receiving scholarships allows me to not only attend EWU in the first place, but to dedicate even more focus to my studies. The financial aid and scholarship opportunities EWU provides undoubtedly set up its students for future success.
Alesia Levchenko '26
Alesia Levchenko

More Ways to Build Our Future

Build Healthy Communities Across the Region & Beyond

EWU offers health science degrees designed to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals, from nurses and dental hygienists to physical and occupational therapists. Your support helps students get the hands-on education and experience they need to launch rewarding careers and improve the health and well-being of communities throughout Washington.

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Build Applied Learning Opportunities

As the region’s polytechnic university—and the only public university in the state requiring an applied learning experience for graduation—EWU prepares every student for the workplace through hands-on learning and community partnerships. Your support helps students develop career-ready skills while strengthening local economies and creating opportunities that benefit our region.

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Build Community Through Athletic Excellence

EWU student-athletes compete hard, earn high grades and make a difference in the community. From volunteering at local schools to hosting regional and state meets, our student-athletes bring the university and community together while representing Eastern with pride. Your support helps them gain the skills, confidence and leadership experience for success after college.

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Donor Support Opens Doors

Need proof that an internship makes a difference? Ride the elevator up to the 19th floor of a downtown Spokane office with Jaiden Nagra as he gains real-world experience at one of the nation’s top accounting firms.

Your support helps make internships like Jaiden’s possible, giving EWU students the experience and connections to launch impactful careers in the Inland Northwest and beyond.