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