Investing in the Intellectually Curious

Ball State Bold: Through the creation of 200 new scholarship opportunities, Ball State will position itself as the singular choice for students seeking academic rigor in the region and in programs of distinction.

A vibrant learning environment requires diverse, high-achieving students. This means we must continue to

“Is there a digital assault? Yes, and it’s overwhelming. The generation in college now understands integration makes life easier. It gives you clarity. It gives you choices. I feel it is these curious individuals who can ultimately reach an overwhelmed customer and explain: ‘Look, you have nothing to fear. You can be the driver of your own digital experience. You can be as passive or interactive in it as you want it to be.’”
—Jay Williams jayheadshot
alumnus 1991, senior vice president of Creative Strategies, Craig Murray Productions, Los Angeles, California, an integrated marketing firm for the entertainment industry

recruit high school students who show strong promise of strengthening and contributing to the Ball State community.

Offering generous financial assistance is a necessary component of this recruitment process. This is why one key initiative of the Ball State Bold campaign is to generate ample funds for high-ability students, who are critical to the success of our strategic plan.

Your gift will help us retain even greater numbers of bright, motivated, intellectually curious students who will go on to become national, community, and industry leaders. If you establish an endowed scholarship, you can create an enduring legacy that ensures financial assistance to curious, deserving students.

Among the many scholarship initiatives that will be funded through this capital campaign,  Bold Scholars will be established—special funding which may be combined with other awards to allow us to make attractive offers to our strongest applicants.

Total Funding Goal for this Campaign Component: $40 Million

Meet two students with bold vision.