Endowments

Thank you for your interest in supporting Darden through endowed professorships, scholarships and funds for other critical areas. These endowments serve as a path for donors to directly unleash the full potential of generations of purpose-driven leaders. Endowed funds also spark a virtuous cycle at the Darden School in which top students attract top faculty, leading to top rankings and resources.

Are there established levels to consider for creating a professorship?

Yes. Darden has established the following levels for endowed professorships:

Permanent Chair/Distinguished Scholar — $5 million
Term Chair — $3 million
Professor of Practice — $2 million
Visiting Professor — $2 million

Are there established levels to consider for creating a scholarship?

Yes. Darden has established the following levels for endowed scholarships:

Full-Tuition Scholarship Endowment — $2 million
Half-Tuition Scholarship Endowment — $1 million
One-Third-Tuition Scholarship Endowment — $500,000

What is the time period for payment of my gift?

Pledges are payable over a period of up to five years.