Alumni and Giving

Since its inception in 1929, the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS and formerly Graduate School) has awarded more than 121,000 graduate degrees, and each year more than 750 doctoral and 2,250 master’s degree recipients join the global community of Purdue graduate alumni. Boilermakers who leave Purdue with graduate degrees engage in world-changing research and deliver innovation. They create an environment of inclusion and a culture of hard work that helps build balance and growth. And they develop practical solutions to the toughest challenges we face today.

Giving Opportunities

Purdue graduate alumni also provide mentorship and philanthropic giving to support current students as they navigate the path from graduate student to alumnus. With the partnership of alumni and friends, OGSPS supports the Purdue Graduate Student Government, provides learning opportunities, and assists graduate students facing a variety of challenges and opportunities. Each contribution, regardless of the size, plays a significant role in the success of our graduate students and creates positive change for graduate education at Purdue.

The OGSPS wants your gift to be a rewarding investment for you. Use the list below to help make an informed decision about the priority needs of our school: 

• Area of Greatest Need in OGSPS: Supporting the area of greatest need allows OGSPS to respond quickly and strategically to the university’s most pressing priorities. Whether it's funding groundbreaking research, expanding student support services, or seizing unexpected opportunities, your gift provides the flexibility to make an immediate and meaningful impact.
• Graduate Fellowship Support: Supporting graduate fellowships is a powerful way to invest in the future of research and innovation at Purdue. These fellowships attract exceptional talent and provide students with the resources to pursue world-changing discoveries.
• Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs: The gifts made to this fund support over 15+ interdisciplinary graduate programs that are either administered or affiliated with the office.  The support could be in the form of travel to a research or professional conference, scholarship and awards, the Annual Spring Reception, etc.
• Postdoctoral Scholars: Postdoctoral Scholars drive cutting-edge research, mentor students, and help translate discovery into real-world impact. Your support strengthens the university’s role as a global leader in innovation and discovery.
• Professional Development: Supporting the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development is a direct investment in the success and well-being of Purdue’s emerging scholars. Offering over 300 workshops each year, the office equips graduate students and postdocs with essential skills for every stage of their journey—from perfecting their LinkedIn to buying a home. Your support helps ensure these future leaders are not only academically prepared but also personally empowered to thrive in their careers and lives beyond the university.

MAKE A GIFT TO OGSPS TODAY