Creating Opportunity.
Transforming Lives.
Wake Forest’s greatest impact has always been found by honoring the promise of Pro Humanitate through the development of young minds with goals and aspirations that extend far beyond themselves. When we create life-changing opportunities at Wake Forest, we deliver the mission of Pro Humanitate to the world.
Giving Societies
Wake Forest Giving Societies offer our friends, alumni and parents a way to pledge their lasting commitment to supporting the school they love. Welcome to the place where the most loyal of Wake Foresters choose to hang their top hats.
Ways to Give
No matter the method you choose, or the size of your donation, each gift helps the University provide a world-class educational experience and wide range of opportunity for deserving students and faculty.
Wake Forest Fund
Not only does a gift to the Wake Forest Fund set in motion a chain of events that keeps the best and brightest on campus and increases the value of your degree, it’s also a direct investment in those with the potential to change our world for the better.
STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY
Empowering Pro Humanitate
The generous support of Wake Forest alumni, parents and friends is making it possible for students and faculty to explore ways to make the world a better place.
When Words Matter
Wake Forest student Meredith Prince (’25) never expected a research opportunity in Spanish etymology to shape her academic journey. Working with Dr. César Gutiérrez, she mapped the regional evolution of a single word—revealing linguistic patterns with real-world impact. This hands-on experience exemplifies Wake Forest’s commitment to transformative learning.
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Reducing Harm
The call of Pro Humanitate – to be a catalyst for good in society – means being willing…
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Storage Scholars
On October 14, 2022, an estimated 3.4 million viewers tuned into ABC’s “Shark Tank,” to see what new…
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Bahamas Experience
Somewhere over a dockside dinner in the glow of a Bahamian sunset, it hit them: Maybe the best…
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Chasing the Complex Problems of Our Day
Every year, Wake Forest undergraduates have the opportunity to spend their summer months with a faculty mentor researching…
With Gratitude
Wake Forest names residence hall in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins
Wake Forest University will name a residence hall in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins, two trailblazing alumni with deep ties to the University and Winston-Salem. In recognition of their extraordinary contributions – as former students, faculty members and leaders, South Hall will be renamed Dr. Larry D. Hopkins and Professor Beth N. Hopkins Hall.
“Your kindness and generosity will forever be cherished. You are bridging gaps that previously would have held me down, and impeded my life goal – which is to help people. My grandfather was a village blacksmith in Mexico, my mother dropped out of school at 11 and has been a housekeeper all her life, and my father works at a factory. I have had no advantages in this life besides the fact that my family loves me and supports my pursuit of a career. You have been my advantage. Given that I will be going into the field of law following my undergraduate studies, I promise to make good of your efforts.”
Recipient of the Wallace G. Freemon Memorial Scholarship
Because of the generosity of many donors, students are able to pursue their education and follow their passions at Wake Forest. Thank you to the donors who have made all of this possible.
Recent News
Wake Forest expands Stamps Scholarship to include returning students
Three Wake Forest students have been awarded full-ride Stamps Scholarships to complete their undergraduate education, marking the first year the prestigious award has been available to returning students. Initially offered only to incoming first-year students, Wake Forest an expansion of the Stamps Scholarship Program that enabled returning sophomores, juniors and seniors to apply for the scholarship.
Bob McCreary honors his late wife’s legacy with baseball scholarship
On Sunday, February 23, Bob McCreary (’61), longtime friend and dedicated supporter of Wake Forest Athletics, honored the legacy of his late wife, Michele Acosta McCreary, by announcing a $1 million gift to support scholarships for Wake Forest baseball players. This gift will provide two scholarships per year to players for the next five years.
Truist Charitable Fund Partnership with Wake Forest Supports Scholarship and Career Development
Through a $1.6 million commitment to Wake Forest University, Truist Charitable Fund has created pathways to success with education and career development initiatives for high school and college students.