SAVE THE DATE: 11th Annual Rutgers Giving Day Set for April 24

4/2/2026 9:45:00 AM

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers Athletics will unite Scarlet Knight supporters everywhere for the 11th annual Rutgers Giving Day on Friday, April 24 – an opportunity for Rutgers Nation to invest in the future of its student-athletes and athletic programs.

The annual Hall of Distinguished Alumni celebration on the evening of April 23 will set the stage for a University-wide effort centered on pride, participation and shared belief in the upward trajectory of Rutgers.

On April 24, Rutgers Nation will have the opportunity to make an impact in four primary areas:

Help Rutgers Athletics increase scholarship support for every program, strengthening our ability to compete at the highest level.
Support Rutgers Athletic Scholarships
Program Funds provide essential resources – from travel and equipment to recruiting and academic support – that keep our teams performing at their best.
Support Individual Rutgers Athletic Programs
Scarlet Knights For Life™ prepares Rutgers student-athletes for success beyond competition through career development, leadership training and lifelong connections.
Support Scarlet Knights For Life™
Supporting Athletic Excellence allows Rutgers Athletics to address department-wide priorities and directly invest in the evolving needs of our student-athletes.
Support Rutgers Athletic Excellence

Make sure to bookmark this link and visit during Rutgers Giving Day: https://give.rutgersfoundation.org/athletics/?src=WRGD26.

Rutgers student-athletes compete in the Big Ten Conference and nationally while representing the University in the classroom and community. Giving Day provides an opportunity for alumni, fans, donors and friends to collectively strengthen the resources that support their success.

Additional details – including donor matches, fundraising challenges, and more – will be shared as April 24 approaches.

Supporters are encouraged to follow the R Fund and Rutgers Athletics social media channels and use the hashtags #RFund and #RUGivingDay to join the conversation.