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Giving

There are many opportunities to support the activities of the Department of Economics.  From scholarships to teaching awards, you can make a donation that will benefit  world-class students and faculty in the department.  It is easy and safe to donate on-line through the Office of Development’s secure site “Give to OSU.”  When you find the fund that interests you, simply click the “Give” icon to go directly to the Development site.  Thank you for your support!


The Ohio State University Fund for Economics

This fund supports various department activities as identified by the Chair to enhance the department, including seminar presentations, graduate student research and travel, & faculty teaching.Donate to The Ohio State University Fund for Economics


Economics Undergraduate Scholarship

To provide scholarships for undergraduates in the Department of Economics.Donate to Economics Undergraduate Scholarship


J. Graham Smith Memorial Prize Fund in Applied Economics

Established January 30, 2018, in tribute of Professor J. Graham Smith (1936-2018), former alumnus of the Department of Economics. Awarded annually to a graduate student to support their research in any aspect of applied economics. Donate to the J. Graham Smith Memorial Prize Fund in Applied Economics


Alma Herbst Memorial Lecture Fund

Established August 31, 1994, by Dr. Virgil C. Crisafulli and the late Martha Bair Crisafulli. Provides an annual lecture in labor economics.Donate to the Alma Herbst Memorial Lecture Fund


The Edward J. Ray Commemorative Research Fund

Established December 1, 1995, by alumni, friends and associates of Dr. Edward Ray, former professor and executive vice president and provost from 1970-1998. Income supports scholarly graduate activities at the Department Chair's discretion.Donate to The Edward J. Ray Commemorative Research Fund


The Professor Paul G. Craig Graduate Student Assistance Fund

Established February 6, 2009, by Dr. Benson H. Hart and friends. Used to relieve one or more graduate students from one term's teaching commitment to accelerate progress towards a Ph.D. in Economics. Donate to The Professor Paul G. Craig Graduate Student Assistance Fund


G.S. Maddala Memorial Fund

Established May 7, 2004, by Dr. Maddala's wife, Kay, colleagues, and his students. Provides awards to graduate students for excellence in quantitative research using econometrics, both theoretical and applied.Donate to the G.S. Maddala Memorial Fund


Gledhill Prize in Applied Economics

Established June 4, 2020, by R. Scott Gledhill (BS 1967). Provides merit-based student awards for best paper written by an undergraduate student in applied economics.Donate to the Gledhill Prize in Applied Economics


The Michael O’Shaughnessy Endowed Fund in Economics

Established June 9, 2017, by Michael L. O'Shaughnessy (BA 1996). Provides scholarships for undergraduates who are high potential, business-minded students.Donate to The Michael O’Shaughnessy Endowed Fund in Economics


Tom Kniesner and Debbie Freund Fund for Student Support

Established April 25, 2018, by Tom Kniesner (BA 1969, MA 1971, PHD 1974) and Debbie Freund. Provides awards to graduate students in econometrics or health economics and scholarships for undergraduate first-generation students with demonstrated financial need.Donate to the Tom Kniesner and Debbie Freund Fund for Student Support


Chris and Angie Marshall Undergraduate Economics Fund

Established February 10, 2022, by Robert Christopher Marshall (BA 1983) and Angela R. Marshall. Used to provide scholarships to high-potential undergraduate students who are majoring in economics and demonstrate financial need. Preference given to candidates who graduated from a high school in Newark, Ohio.Donate to the Chris and Angie Marshall Undergraduate Economics Fund


Harold A. Black Endowed Scholarship Fund for Economics

Established August 31, 2018, by Harold A. Black (MA 1968, PhD 1972). Provides a scholarship to an undergraduate economics student with the potential for graduate work. Special consideration given to students who have overcome substantial educational or economic obstacles.


Economics Advisory Board Support Fund

Supports emerging priorities and needs within the Department of Economics. Expenditures at the discretion of the Department Chair.Donate to the Economics Advisory Board Support Fund


Department of Economics Career Services Support Fund

Used to provide career services for students majoring in Economics and various programs and activities that support student career outcomes.Donate to the Department of Economics Career Services Support Fund