At The University of Alabama, private philanthropy enriches the student experience and cultivates a dynamic campus environment. Generous contributions from alumni and friends create scholarship endowments that empower students to pursue their academic dreams with confidence. Private support also enriches vital programs and initiatives, from research opportunities to experiential learning, fostering the holistic development of our students, strengthening UA's mission and inspiring a community where everyone thrives.
Each Thank a Donor Day, students, faculty and staff celebrate the generosity of UA donors and thank them for their continued support of the Capstone!
Legendary Student Support
$15.7 million Amount of private scholarship funds awarded to UA students in fiscal year 2024.
Through donors’ support of scholarships, many University of Alabama students are afforded a great opportunity to attend the University and achieve educational goals that otherwise may not have been possible.
The Rising Tide 2.0 Capital Campaign
The Rising Tide 2.0 Capital Campaign is helping elevate UA’s student experience to new heights, enhance research, further its excellence in athletics and extend its service mission across the state of Alabama and beyond. The Campaign surpassed its $1.8 billion fundraising goal in June 2025, more than 15 months ahead of schedule, and has entered the final year of its 10-year timeline.
The Rising Tide 2.0 is the most successful campaign for higher education in the state of Alabama’s history and continues UA’s surge to legendary heights of student support.
As of September 2025, UA’s donors to The Rising Tide 2.0 have made contributions resulting in:
1,200+ New endowed scholarships
66 New faculty support endowments
500,000 Square feet of new campus facilities constructed
DMC’s resources, opportunities fueling aspiring filmmaker
The Digital Media Center at UA provides Layla Khan-Hickman and other creatives a world-class space to learn all aspects of digital storytelling and refine skills for filmmaking alongside professionals.
UA Legacy Writing New Chapter at the Capstone
While the more than three dozen UA alumni in Alice Wilbanks’ family have provided lifelong exposure to the University, the National Alumni Association has provided her a tangible benefit that reinforces the broad impact of alumni.
Randall Scholar supported by undergrad research network, funding
Mentorship, research support and collaborative academic opportunities through the Randall Research Program and the Office of Undergraduate Research have guided Raeed Kabir’s journey into social science research.
