The Endowment for The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School

Empowering Penn State for Future Excellence in Graduate Education

The Endowment for The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School exists to support and enrich the Fox Graduate School, with a focus on improving academic excellence and advancing its aspiration of becoming the preeminent graduate school in the United States.

Penn State is home to countless talented graduate students who are making a tremendous impact in their academics and beyond. The Fox endowment, created through a generous $20 million donation from Jeff and Ann Marie Fox, will support and enrich the Fox Graduate School, with a focus on improving academic excellence and advancing Penn State’s aspiration of becoming the preeminent graduate school in the United States.

Summer 2025: Scholarship Funding Available for Graduate Students

Graduate students can apply now for the first round of scholarships to be awarded from the Fox endowment. Funding will vary by the type of scholarship (up to $10,000) and students’ demonstrated academic achievement.

Scholarships include:

  • Fox Scholar Awards

  • Fox Dissertation Completion Awards

  • Fox Summer Research Grants

  • Fox Military Scholars Awards

Eligibility

To be considered for funding, graduate students must:

  • Be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in the Fox Graduate School.
  • Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and/or recognized merit consistent with the criteria outlined below.
  • Submit a complete application package or be nominated by a faculty member.

Application Process

Applications for the first round of scholarships will be considered on a rolling basis. Graduate students may apply for funding through:

  • Self-Nomination: Submission of a completed application by the student.
  • Faculty Nomination: Submission of a nomination by a Penn State faculty member who attests to the student’s qualifications and merit.

The Long-Term Vision of the Fox Endowment

The Fox endowment will create funds in perpetuity for the Fox Graduate School to award to graduate students, faculty, and programs to enhance graduate education offerings and opportunities. The first several years of funding will focus on providing student scholarships.

Future funding opportunities may include:

  • Pilot investments in faculty and innovative programming to attract and retain top graduate students.
  • Support for graduate student research projects aligned with military service, national security, veterans' health, or military history.
  • Pilot grants for faculty-led recruitment and mentoring initiatives that support outstanding graduate students, particularly those from military backgrounds.
  • Professional development for military-affiliated graduate students transitioning into academic or professional careers.
  • Fox Fellowships and Faculty Excellence Awards

Contact

For questions about the Fox endowment, contact: