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

Empowering Penn State for Future Excellence in Graduate Education

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Nomination Process
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Long-Term Vision

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.

Spring 2026 Nomination Period Closed

We are no longer accepting nominations for Fox scholarships. All award recipients will be notified in early June, and funds will be disbursed at that time.

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration, a nominee must:

Be nominated by a faculty member and be recommended by college leadership
Be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in the Fox Graduate School
Be in good academic standing
Not be a full-time Penn State employee

Nomination Process

Faculty advisors nominate students to their college leadership.
College leadership endorses a maximum of five total nominations and sends them to Fox Graduate School via InfoReady.
Fox announces scholarship recipients and disburses funds in June.

Frequently Asked Questions

: All faculty advisors should contact their unit's graduate education leadership for additional information. Each college has its own internal endorsement process.
: No, only faculty members may nominate students to their college graduate leadership. Students who are interested in being nominated should speak with their faculty advisor or graduate program chair.
: Summer 2026, in early June.
: Each college may endorse a maximum of five total nominations, rather than five per Fox scholarship category.
: Colleges must submit nominations to the Fox Graduate School by noon on May 15.

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: