Milton S. Eisenhower Circle
Bearing the name of Milton S. Eisenhower who was President of Penn State from1950 to 1956, the Eisenhower Circle of the President's Club was designed specifically for Penn State's alumni and friends 35 and younger.
Qualifications of Membership
Individuals 35 years of age and younger can join with annual gifts of $1,500 or more to unrestricted funds, known as Future Funds. There is a university-wide Future Fund as well as individual Future Funds for each college, campus, and select program area. For a list of Future Funds and other discretionary funds that count towards President's Club membership, click here.
While all types of gifts are greatly appreciated, only current-use funds count towards President's Club membership. Examples include: cash, securities, gifts from a foundation, or gifts from an individual's wholly-owned company.
Matching gifts to qualified unrestricted funds count towards membership as well.
Use of Future Funds
There are many exciting ways Future Fund gifts are used each year. These funds could help support student projects, provide supplemental scholarship funds to a deserving student, or help recruit a top-notch faculty member. The possibilities are endless.
Benefits of Membership
The University extends benefits to members in appreciation of their support of Penn State, but most important is the pride you'll experience knowing you are making a difference in the lives of current and future students. Additional benefits include:
- Recognition in the President's Club Online Honor Roll
- Exclusive communications from the President
- Invitations to the annual President's Club Reception at the University Park campus