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Student Missions Trips 26-27
Support Baylor students from various disciplines and organizations as they travel for mission trips this year.
Support Baylor students from various disciplines and organizations as they travel for mission trips this year. <p>Click here to learn more.</p> Baylor Missions sends over 35 formation trips each year. Our discipline-specific missions, immersion learning, and Spiritual Pilgrimage trips take students all over the world to love their neighbors by cultivating self-discovery, deepening human connection, developing a healthy worldview, and equipping servant-leaders. Support students from all areas of campus as they embark on mission trips and opportunities to learn about their faith outside of the classroom. Your gift will go to support the students attending one of the formation trips below. A gift to the Student Missions Fund supports the possibility for Baylor Missions to take place, including the trips listed below. If you would like your gift to be attributed to a specific trip, please connect with a Missions staff member or student.  <strong></strong> <strong>Winter 2027</strong> Mission in India for Campus Connection Mission in Dominican Republic with PAS Mission in Guatemala with Panhellenic Missions in Philippines with Pre-Health and Allied Health <em>Please note: By making a contribution to Baylor Missions through ScaleFunder, you are making a donation to the university. Donations are non-refundable even if a trip is cancelled. If a trip is cancelled, the donation would be used at the discretion of Baylor Missions to continue to support the work of Baylor Missions.</em>
Club Softball
Support Baylor Club Softball by helping offset expenses and provide students with opportunities to compete, grow and represent Baylor.
Support Baylor Club Softball by helping offset expenses and provide students with opportunities to compete, grow and represent Baylor. <p>Click here to learn more.</p> Baylor Club Softball is a student-led organization that provides students with the opportunity to continue playing competitive softball while building leadership, teamwork, and community beyond the classroom. As a club sport, we are responsible for covering many of our own expenses, including <strong>tournament and league fees, field rentals, equipment, uniforms, travel, and other team-related costs.</strong> Fundraising is essential to making our program accessible and sustainable for our members. <strong>Donations will help offset the cost of participation for our athletes while allowing us to continue competing at a high level and representing Baylor University</strong>. Additional funding will also allow us to improve our equipment, support team operations, and create opportunities for our players to grow both on and off the field. Our goal is not only to raise funds but also to bring greater awareness to Baylor Club Softball and the opportunities our organization provides to students. Every donation, regardless of size, directly contributes to the success of our team and helps us continue building a strong, welcoming, and competitive softball community at Baylor. Thank you for your support! Sic 'em!
Baylor Cadets
Help Baylor Cadets Take Flight at the Flyin’ Irish™ Invitational! Your support will fuel Baylor Cadets as they compete and grow at this historic tournament.
Help Baylor Cadets Take Flight at the Flyin’ Irish™ Invitational! Your support will fuel Baylor Cadets as they compete and grow at this historic tournament. <p>Click here to learn more</p> For nearly four decades, the Flyin’ Irish™ Invitational Tournament—hosted by AFROTC Detachment 225 at the University of Notre Dame—has been a cornerstone tradition in ROTC leadership development. Now celebrating its 40th year, the tournament brings together more than 600 cadets and midshipmen from 30+ universities, representing every branch of service. In February 2026, for the first time ever,<strong> </strong>Baylor AFROTC Detachment 810 cadets will compete in this prestigious invitational.<strong> From February 6–8, our cadets will travel to Notre Dame to gain hands-on experience that strengthens leadership, teamwork, and relationships with future joint-service colleagues.</strong> <strong>Why This Experience Matters</strong><ul><li><strong>Participation</strong> in the Flyin’ Irish Invitational directly supports cadet development by:</li></ul> <ul><li><strong>Strengthening leadership and teamwork</strong> as AS200 cadets prepare for Field Training</li></ul> <ul><li><strong>Building national connections</strong> with AFROTC peers and other service branches</li></ul> <ul><li><strong>Fostering mentorship</strong> and trust between underclassmen and upper-class cadets</li></ul> <ul><li><strong>Developing professional communication skills</strong> essential for future officers</li></ul> By attending the Flyin’ Irish Invitational now, our cadets will gain the insight and confidence needed to plan and execute a similar event in Texas, creating a high-impact, lower-cost leadership opportunity for ROTC programs across the state. <strong>How Your Support Makes a Difference</strong> Your gift to the AFROTC Corp of Cadets Current Fund covers essential expenses, including the ability to attend events like this by providing resources for travel, lodging, and tournament registration, ensuring Baylor cadets can fully participate in this formative experience. Every contribution directly invests in leadership development and helps Baylor AFROTC remain a strong presence in long-standing ROTC traditions. Join us in preparing the next generation of officers.
Student Foundation
Student Foundation is a select group of Baylor students dedicated to serving the University through leadership, service, and scholarship support.
Student Foundation is a select group of Baylor students dedicated to serving the University through leadership, service, and scholarship support. <p>Click here to learn more</p> For more than 55 years, Baylor’s Student Foundation has united students with a shared passion for service, leadership, and building Baylor’s future. Known for our iconic green-and-white striped jerseys, our members are among Baylor’s most dedicated advocates. Through Student Foundation, our members:<ul><li><strong>Gain a deeper understanding of Baylor</strong> and their role in shaping its future.</li><li>Develop and practice meaningful leadership skills and a <strong>commitment to service.</strong></li><li><strong>Recruit future Bears </strong>through partnerships with University Admissions.</li><li>Build connections with Alumni and friends to <strong>raise scholarship funds.</strong></li><li>Strengthen the Baylor community through cherished traditions like the <strong>Homecoming Parade, All-University Thanksgiving and the Bearathon.</strong></li></ul> <strong>Our greatest impact lies in providing Baylor students with financial resources to help them pursue their education. For the 2025-2026 academic year, we awarded $424,500 in scholarships to 145 deserving students.</strong> <strong>Here's what a recent Student Foundation Scholarship recipient had to say about the scholarship:</strong> <strong></strong> <em><strong>"The Student Foundation Scholarship has had a profound impact on my Baylor experience, easing the financial burden of tuition and allowing me to focus more fully on my academic and extracurricular pursuits. With this scholarship, I have been able to engage more deeply in leadership roles, such as my involvement in student organizations and service projects, without the constant worry of financial constraints. This scholarship has empowered me to pursue my goals with greater confidence, knowing that I have the support of the Baylor community behind me. It has truly enriched my time at Baylor, allowing me to grow not only academically but also as a leader and servant in the community."</strong></em> <strong>Your gift to the Student Foundation Scholarship Fund ensures that current Student Foundation members can continue this legacy of service, while empowering the next generation of Bears to make their mark on campus and beyond.</strong> We invite you to join us in our mission of serving Baylor's past, present, and future.
Hankamer Student Organization (HSO)
Gifts to the Hankamer Student Organization (HSO) Excellence Fund provide support for HSO-led initiatives that impact the HSB undergraduate student experience.
Gifts to the Hankamer Student Organization (HSO) Excellence Fund provide support for HSO-led initiatives that impact the HSB undergraduate student experience. <p>Gifts to the Hankamer Student Organization (HSO) Excellence Fund to provide funding support for HSO-led initiatives that directly impact the current HSB undergraduate student experience and connect all students to the Business School as a whole.</p> Established in 1992, The Hankamer Student Organization (HSO) serves as a liaison between the students of the Hankamer School of Business and the Dean of the Business School. HSO assists the Business school staff and administration in organizing events, managing the 20+ business student organizations, and acting as representatives of the business school to the students, faculty, staff and those outside of the Business School. HSO is comprised of approximately 20 sophomore, junior and senior students who work on projects throughout the year to support and serve the undergraduate students. A donation will directly support the creation and distribution of a custom t-shirt that will be gifted to every incoming freshman in the Hankamer School of Business. This shirt will serve as a symbol of their entry into the Baylor Business community and help foster a sense of belonging and school spirit from day one. Your contribution will cover the cost of production, ensuring that every student receives their shirt at no charge. Alongside these shirts, your donations will help support various student lead activities and events in the business school to create comradery within the Baylor Business community. By contributing to the operating budget for Hankamer Student Organization, we can host events like hot chocolate and photos with Santa during finals week to boost morale! We would like to continue events like this to directly impact current students during the school year in real time, and your donations allow us to dream big when thinking of how to promote a positive culture of fun and collaboration. By donating, you’ll be playing an essential role in welcoming and uniting our next generation of business leaders!
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