Thanks to Dr. Mark Ellis and other William Paterson University faculty, your gift will now have twice the impact for a limited time. Choose how you want to make a difference by supporting one or more of these areas of need: 

• Pioneer Food Pantry - Keep our food pantry shelves stocked with nutrient-rich foods to ensure that students can focus on their education and not worry about being hungry.
• Diversity and Inclusion Annual Scholarship - recognize a student who has demonstrated an interest in furthering the conversation of social justice, equity and diversity as shown by academic and extra-curricular activities. Open to juniors and seniors only

• Book and Laptop Fund - Ensure that students have a laptop and other essential items to succeed in their classes.

We appreciate your consideration and gifts of all sizes will make a real difference!

Thanks to the kind support of Dr. Mark Ellis and other WP faculty, you can double the impact with your gift. Every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to a maximum of $250.

We appreciate the generous support of Brian Wood '87 with his matching gift donation of $250 and a small amount of funds are still available. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to double the impact of your gift!

As of April 6, you can double the impact of your gift, thanks to support of a generous alumnus! All gifts to the Diversity and Initiative Scholarship, Pioneer Food Pantry and/or Book & Laptop Fund will make twice the impact in the lives of WP students. Brian Wood '87 is matching every gift dollar-for-dollar up to a maximum of $250 and we extend our sincere appreciation his involvement!

A student's access to nutrient-rich foods often makes the difference between thriving in class, or not having the ability retain and process information, causing a student to struggle academically. The Pioneer Food Pantry was created so that WP students who don't have access to enough food and often skip meals, will have a safety net. A quick look inside the Pioneer Food Pantry reveals items like beans, cereal and peanut butter, as well as shelf-stable items like soups, canned vegetables and dried pasta. Also available is dishwashing soap and other household cleaners. The Head of the Pantry, Kian, always buys items in bulk or on sale so that every donated dollar stretches far. Thanks for considering a gift to this essential place on campus. 

David Jones and Yolany Gonell are chairing the committee which will choose the first Diversity and Inclusion Annual Scholarship recipient. They're looking forward to reviewing student applications and identifying a student who fulfills the following criteria:

• Enrolled full-time at William Paterson University as a junior or senior undergraduate student;
• Demonstrates financial need, not necessarily defined by the Federal Government;
• Maintains a minimum GPA of 2.00; 
• Preference given to a minority student;
• Preference given to a student who has demonstrated an interest in furthering the conversation of social justice, equity and diversity as shown by academic and extra-curricular activities.

Thank you for your consideration!

Thanks so much to the alumni and friends of WP who've lent their support to the campaign so far. Access to healthy food, text books, a laptop and the ability to cover the cost of tuition are all critical to the success of a student. Gifts of all sizes provide vital support so students can reach their goal of becoming a Willy P graduate.

You can make a difference in the life of a William Paterson Student with a gift to one or more of these funds:

• Diversity and Inclusion Annual Scholarship - this new award will be given to a junior or senior who has demonstrated an interest in furthering the conversation of social justice, equity and diversity as shown by academic and extra-curricular activities.
• Pioneer Food Pantry - Keep our food pantry shelves stocked with nutrient-rich foods to ensure that students can focus on their education and not worry about being hungry.

• Book and Laptop Fund - Ensure that students have a laptop and other essential items, such as books and calculators and other essential items needed to succeed in their classes.