Create a Scholarship Memorial

Honor someone's legacy by collecting contributions for a scholarship fund in their name. A memorial scholarship turns grief into lasting impact, helping future students while keeping a loved one's memory alive for generations.

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What Memorial Scholarships Involve

A one-time memorial scholarship award typically ranges from $500 to $5,000, making it an achievable goal for a family or community fundraiser. Endowed scholarships, which generate annual awards from investment returns, require larger seed funds of $10,000 to $50,000 or more depending on the institution. Many families start with a one-time award and grow the fund over subsequent years as annual donations accumulate.

The administrative path varies. Some families partner with a school, university, or community foundation to manage the fund. Others handle selection and disbursement themselves. Either way, the fundraising step is the same: collect contributions from everyone who wants to honor the person's memory. PayIt2 handles that step cleanly, giving you a single link to share in obituaries, alumni newsletters, social media, and email.

One-Time Award

$500 - $5,000

A single scholarship given to one or more students in the person's memory

Annual Award Fund

$2,000 - $10,000/yr

Recurring fund replenished each year through ongoing contributions

Endowed Scholarship

$10,000 - $50,000+

Principal invested, annual returns fund the award in perpetuity

Administration

$0 - $500

Application forms, selection committee, and award disbursement costs

The most successful memorial scholarship campaigns share the person's story, explain the scholarship criteria, and set a specific dollar goal. People give more generously when they understand exactly how their contribution creates impact.

How It Works

Create a Campaign

Name the scholarship, share the story of the person it honors, describe the award criteria, and set a fundraising goal. Your page is live in minutes.

Invite Contributions

Share the link with family, friends, alumni, colleagues, and community members. Loved ones contribute instantly from any device with no account needed.

Fund the Scholarship

Collected funds transfer to your bank account in 2-3 business days. Use them to establish or fund the scholarship at the chosen school or institution.

Why PayIt2 for Scholarship Memorials

A Lasting Legacy

Scholarships carry someone's name and values forward for years. Collect the seed funding to establish a memorial award that outlasts flowers and sympathy cards.

Easy to Share Widely

One link works in obituaries, alumni newsletters, social media, and email. Reach everyone who wants to contribute, near and far.

Full Transparency

Track every contribution in real time. Share updates with donors about how the scholarship fund is growing and when the first award is given.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about memorial scholarship fundraising

How much do I need to raise for a memorial scholarship?

A one-time scholarship award can be as small as $500. Many families raise $1,000 to $5,000 for an annual award. Endowed scholarships that generate returns in perpetuity typically require $10,000 to $50,000 or more, depending on the institution. Start with what is achievable and grow the fund over time.

Can I include the campaign link in an obituary?

Yes. Many families add a line like "In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the [Name] Memorial Scholarship" with the PayIt2 campaign link. Most funeral homes and newspapers will include the URL in print and online obituaries.

Do I need to partner with a school to create a scholarship?

Not necessarily. Some families manage the scholarship independently, selecting recipients and disbursing funds themselves. Others partner with a school, university, or community foundation for administration and tax-deductibility. PayIt2 handles the fundraising step either way.

Can the campaign stay open for ongoing contributions?

Yes. PayIt2 Campaigns have no time limits. Many memorial scholarship funds remain open for years, collecting contributions on anniversaries, birthdays, and as new people discover the fund. This is especially useful for building toward an endowed scholarship over time.

Build a Legacy That Lasts

Set up your scholarship memorial campaign in minutes. No monthly fees, no time limits, no hidden costs. Funds in your bank in 2-3 business days.

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