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Graduate Student Emergency Fund

$4,895
48%
Raised toward our $10,000 Goal
38 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on December 04, at 11:59 PM CST
Project Owners

Thank you to all

December 05, 2017

A big thank you goes out to everyone who made the success of our graduate students a priority. Together we raised enough money to ensure the success of some of our graduate students!

 

Thank you again and Rock Chalk!

Today is Giving Tuesday!

November 28, 2017

Today is your chance to give back. A little bit can help a lot. Share this page and spread the word, Jayhawks help Jayhawks.

Thankful for all of the support!

November 21, 2017

We are thankful for all the support the Jayhawk community has shown for our graduate students. During the holiday remember those who need a little help to have a happy holiday. You can continue to help by posting about the campaign on social media or by emailing the www.launchku.org/emergencyfund link to your friends and family to spread the word about this great cause!

Jayhawks help Jayhawks!

November 14, 2017

We all know that KU Students take pride in their use of crosswalks but just imagine walking home from your lab and being struck by a car. In this unexpected emergency, you could end up in the hospital. Other Jayhawks are here to help and the Graduate Student Emergency Fund is here to help.

 

The story of this graduate student could easily have happened right here in Lawrence.

 

We can't let one step off the curb be a step back in the academic future of our graduate students.

What an amazing start!

November 06, 2017

Together we have made a great start, now let's keep it up and spread the word!

 

David Scott needed an emergency kidney transplant but The Graduate Student Emergency Fund could have been there to help!

We are already building momentum!

October 31, 2017

We are proud to kick off the campaign to support our graduate students. Let's spread the word and let's show our students what it means to be a Jayhawk!

 

Winter is here and that means it is prime time for house fires. Check out this article about what can happen to graduate students.

Levels
Choose a giving level

$5

Band Aid

Gifts of any size will provide short term relief to graduate students facing financial challenges

$20

Broken Bone

Given the topography of KU's campus, a broken bone can make it difficult for graduate students to attend class

$100

Hospital Visit

Unanticipated hospital visits can create financial hardship for graduate students who are unable to cover the cost

$500

Car Crash

Some graduate students do not have funds available to cover car damage, insurance or medical costs associated with an accident

$1,000

House Fire

House fires are devastating and repairing the damage or replacing lost possessions can set graduate students back significantly