2024-2025 Fundraisers
February 13: Bingo! Thanks to all who attended. We added another $600 to our scholarship fund!
October 30: Bingo! We had a great turn out for four games of Bingo. We added over
$600 to our scholarships!
September 17: Founder's DayThanks to all who donated,we raised $1160 for scholarships.
Thank you to everyone for your support.
Looking forward to 2025-2026!
September 14, 2025 WSU Founders' Day
Why are we participating? WWSU’s mission is to raise funds for scholarships to WSU students. Annually we provide two $2,000 scholarships. Click this link to donate! WSU Spark Society Scholarships (idonate.com)
Who can donate? All of Shocker Nation, from alumni, students, and employees to parents and friends of the university. Let’s involve many of our members this year!
In 2023, our first year to participate in the Founders' Day event, we raised $955 from 17 donors. In 2024, we raised over $1,500.
Watch this spot for more information on our Bingo! fundraisers.
Fundraising
Support the current generation of Shocker students by donating to the WSU Spark Society Scholarship/Fellowship fund and/or participate in our fundraisers! All donations go directly to the fund which helps students attend Wichita State classes through financial aid.
Donations
We greatly appreciate your generosity! Your gift will provide Wichita State students with life-changing opportunities.
Donations to the WSU Spark Society Scholarship/Fellowship fund are made through the WSU Foundation, which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible.
There are currently two ways to donate. Securely online, or by mail!
Give Online!
- Go to the WSU Foundation webpage: Donate to WSU Spark Society Scholarship Fund
- Select/enter your donation amount
Give by Mail!
- Please mail checks to:
WSU Foundation
1845 Fairmount, Box 002
Wichita KS 67260-0002
Donations are 100% tax deductible. - Be sure to note WSU Spark Society in the memo area of your check so it goes to the correct fund.
Payroll Deduction
All Wichita State University employees are able to contribute to the WSU Spark Society Scholarship Fund through payroll deduction!
Wichita State faculty and staff may gift any of the following:
- one-time contributions
- contributions of amounts to be taken out of paychecks in equal amounts
- contribution amounts to be taken out of each paycheck indefinitely
Contributions per pay period will continue until your total pledge amount has been reached or until otherwise specified on the form. It's your choice AND it's easy!
Instructions for Payroll Deduction donations to the WSU Spark Society Scholarship Fund:
- Complete the WSU Spark Society Scholarship Fund Payroll Deduction Form.
- Return the form to Campus Box 130.
NOTE: To end or change contribution amount, contact WSU Financial Operations Payroll at ext. 3074.
How you can help support students:
- donate money online, through payroll deduction, check, or credit card
- be a sustaining donor through payroll deductions
- volunteer to help with event activities
We would love to help you help us! Feel free to contact us at spark@wichita.eduif we can assist you with more information about contributing to our scholarship fund!
Thank you to all of those who participated in our 2024-2025 fundraising efforts! All proceeds go towards WSU Spark Society's Scholarship Fund.