Cornell Young Alumni and Student Challenges

Created by Mary Armstrong Meduski ’80 P ’18, these challenges will unlock an extra $100,000 total for undergraduate student scholarships. 

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"During my time at Cornell, I was given access to so many great opportunities that not only gave me a chance to learn, but introduced me to so many incredible people. I participate in Giving Day to give back so that today’s students have a chance to experience those same types of life-changing experiences." —Stephanie Watt '15

Young Alumni Challenge

When 1,700 undergraduate young alumni (Class of 2014–2023) make a gift to any area of the university, they'll unlock $50,000 for undergraduate scholarships. 

🔓$10,000 unlocks when we reach 500 donors

🔓$10,000 unlocks when we reach 800 donors

🔓$10,000 unlocks when we reach 1,100 donors

🔓$10,000 unlocks when we reach 1,400 donors

🔓$10,000 unlocks when we reach 1,700 donors

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Student Challenge

When 1,500 current undergraduate students (Class of 2024–2027) make a gift to any area of the university, they'll unlock $50,000 for undergraduate scholarships.

🔓$5,000 unlocks when we reach 500 donors

🔓$7,500 unlocks when we reach 750 donors

🔓$10,000 unlocks when we reach 1000 donors

🔓$12,500 unlocks when we reach 1,250 donors

🔓$15,000 unlocks when we reach 1,500 donors

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Young Alumni Class Competition

The young alumni class (Class of 2014–2023) with the highest number of donors on Giving Day will win Cornell swag! Rally your classmates, show your Big Red spirit, and secure bragging rights along with your swag. See how your class stacks up.

Student Class Competition

The undergraduate student class (2024, 2025, 2026, 2027) with the highest numbers of donors on Giving Day will win Cornell swag! Rally your classmates, show your Big Red spirit, and secure bragging rights along with your swag. See how your class stacks up.

About the challenger 

Challenge creator Mary Armstrong Meduski ’80, P ’18 is the national chair for the Cornell Annual Funds, a member of the Cornell University Board of Trustees, chair of the Finance Committee, and a member of the Executive and Audit, Risk and Compliance Committees. She serves on the To Do the Greatest Good Campaign Cabinet Committee, and is also a member of the President’s Council of Cornell Women, and the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Advisory Council.

Hear directly from Mary to learn why she gives back.