Gifts to the Thunderbird Veteran Scholarship Fund help reduce financial barriers for veterans pursuing a Thunderbird education. Through donor support, veteran students are able to focus on their academic and professional development while engaging in leadership roles, experiential learning and service opportunities that enhance their impact within the Thunderbird community and beyond.
Your support helps ensure that those who have served are empowered to lead, contribute and thrive at Thunderbird and in their future careers.
Receiving scholarship support has been one of the most meaningful parts of my Thunderbird journey. It represents more than financial assistance and serves as a symbol of belief and encouragement from those who have paved the way before me. Knowing that donors invest in students like me strengthens my commitment to academic excellence, leadership and service.”
Scholarships strengthen Thunderbird’s global impact. By reducing financial barriers, scholarship support enables students to participate fully in experiential learning, global programs and leadership opportunities. Because of our donors, Thunderbird has over 30 donor funded scholarships and fellowships that it awards students annually, each one expanding opportunity and unlocking a student's potential.
Student success extends beyond graduation. Thunderbird students have an 82% employment rate six months after graduating, a statistic made possible in part by donor-funded initiatives that strengthen career readiness.
Our global alumni give back. Over the decades, more than 18,000 T-birds have invested in the Thunderbird community and the next generation of global leaders through philanthropy.
The Thunderbird alumni network includes over 40,000 graduates across more than 130 countries, reflecting Thunderbird’s commitment to a truly global learning community. When you give, you stand alongside a global network committed to strengthening the Thunderbird legacy.