UMass Amherst Alumni and Friends,

Thank you for your support and your interest in the Reasons to Give Scholarship Program. This program is designed to provide "just in time" scholarship aid to those who need it most.

The economic challenges of today are real, and the obstacles they create are formidable. More and more families are having to make difficult choices, and the dream and promise of an education seems remote, distant, and to many, unattainable. The cost of a college education is increasingly something families have to bear as many face layoffs and see unprecedented declines in the value of their college savings.

Your gift to the Reasons To Give Scholarship Program can make the difference between qualified students joining in the future or waiting for the next opportunity – demonstrating that even in this storm, we can build the bridge to that better future and make sure that the dream of a brighter tomorrow remains on track for students in need.

We ask you, our closest and most committed friends, to make a gift as an investment in the future and help provide financial aid for the students that we are honored to serve. By supporting the Reasons to Give Scholarship Program you make a difference right now and with that support we will make a difference for our future, together.

Best wishes for a bountiful holiday season,
Robert C. Holub
Chancellor, UMass Amherst