Sparking Possibility
Your generosity ignites the success of our NU grads
Welcome to the National University Foundation
One spark can ignite a universe of possibility, causing a chain reaction that impacts everything it touches. The National University Foundation was created to be that spark, spreading the hope of a rich and rewarding life to adult learners who would otherwise face overwhelming barriers to higher education.
By offering pathways to possibility, National University Foundation donors are changing the world, one student at a time. Learners from all walks of life will gain the knowledge they need to burn brighter, blaze new trails, and become a force for good in society — ultimately becoming the spark to ignite others. By guiding students toward a brighter future, we’ll create a legacy that lasts.
PEOPLE WE SERVE
Creating and nurturing a culture of giving and philanthropy that extends to our staff, faculty, students, graduates, and community partners. A culture of shared values and collective impact, where every community member and every contribution strengthens our educational mission and builds a legacy of compassion and innovation.
FROM IDEA TO IMPACT
80K
Workforce and professional development students
50K
Degree-seekinglearners
50%
Undergraduate students who are active-duty military, Veterans, and dependents
240K
Alumni in 50 states and 20 countries
130,000
Total learners served per year
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
“If I didn’t have the scholarships, I wouldn’t be pursuing a certificate to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I would need to focus on repaying student loans because earning a bachelor’s degree in California is very expensive.”
OUR PURPOSE
Creating and nurturing a culture of giving and philanthropy that extends to our staff, faculty, students, graduates, and community partners. A culture of shared values and collective impact, where every community member and every contribution strengthens our educational mission and builds a legacy of compassion and innovation.
BREAKING BARRIERS.
BUILDING FUTURES.
ABOUT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Since 1971, Veteran-founded nonprofit National University has been breaking barriers in education. Our 190+ career-relevant degree programs and achievable four- and eight-week courses are backed by Whole Human Education™, our holistic approach to student success. NU provides the academic, emotional, career, financial, and family support needed to break any barriers students face so they can stay on track, finish faster, and achieve their personal and professional goals. The NU community includes 240,000+ alumni worldwide. Visit National University to learn more.
WHY I GIVE
FUNDING OUR FUTURE
From first-generation college students to military Veterans to community college transfers, National University Foundation beneficiaries share how they found their pathways to possibility through stories of help and hope.
FIND YOUR REASON
Your support makes National University a force for good. However you direct your generosity, it makes a difference in the lives of students, faculty, and the communities they serve. Offering financial resources to students ensures that equity and inclusion remain at the heart of who we are as a University. Your gift of any size to one of the divisions below or to another area you’re passionate about makes a profound difference in lighting the way to a brighter future.
Funding Priorities
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships and Grants
Through NU scholarships and grants, eligible students can reduce the financial burden of college, start classes sooner, and finish their programs faster while focusing on achieving their goals.
Whole Human EducationTM
NU’s 360-degree supportive ecosystem gives students the academic, career, financial, emotional, and family support needed to stay on track and reach their goals.
STUDENT SUCCESS
SCIENCES
The Academies at NU
The Academies at NU offer self-paced, on demand professional development for lifelong learners looking to gain new skills without the commitment of extended degree courses.
Healthy Learning Centers
With the ability to serve as a convenient and helpful third-space these inspirational physical locations offer adult learners a place to build community and access onsite resources for wellbeing and learning.
Cause Research Institute (CRI)
NU’s CRI enriches the student experience by broadening research and scholarship opportunities for faculty and students, creating new pathways to impact society positively.
ACADEMIC AND
WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE
Academic Excellence
As the largest private nonprofit university in San Diego, NU is proud to offer 150-degree programs and a robust offering of certificate programs through partnerships with more than 250 workforce partners. Support of Academic and Workforce excellence will provide resources to support academic program and career pathway expansion and innovation.
Contact Us
nu.edu/nu-foundation | foundation@nu.edu
(858) 642-8942
9388 Lightwave Ave, San Diego, CA 92123