Did you know that, during Ever True: The Campaign for Purdue University, alumni and friends living outside the U.S. donated more than $50 million to support our university? Ever True included donors from 113 countries around the world. Of the more than 35,000 alumni living outside the U.S., more than 2,500 alumni and friends of Purdue contributed to their colleges and departments, to country-specific giving opportunities, and more. Purdue also has nearly 15,000 international alumni living inside the U.S.
Purdue relies on the leadership of global alumni and friends like you, long after your time on campus has passed. Our university endeavors to offer you a lifetime of value, and there are many ways to engage—share your time, talent, and treasure with Purdue!
International donors are encouraged to consult their financial and tax advisors when considering a gift to Purdue. Below are giving tips and opportunities:
Purdue is on the list of prescribed universities in the Canadian Income Tax Act Schedule VIII Section 3503. All donations to Purdue are tax deductible in Canada and subject to any regulations that might otherwise apply.
Purdue and Colombia have a long-standing partnership.
Alumni have contributed to an endowment scholarship fund, the Hong Kong Legacy Scholarship, which was established in 2018. Make a contribution to the scholarship fund.
Several initiatives have been established.
Contributions made by taxpayers in Mexico to Purdue meet the requirements necessary to be considered tax deductible under the U.S.-Mexico Income Tax Convention Article 22. All donations to Purdue are tax deductible in Mexico and subject to any regulations that might otherwise apply.
Due to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Purdue alumni and friends must opt in to receive communications from us. To opt in, please make a request to gifts@purdueforlife.org.
The International Programs gift funds support important intercultural activities for students and the Purdue community. For specific programs and opportunities, visit purdue.edu/IPPU.
Studying abroad is a life-changing opportunity for students to experience their coursework in another country. Countless students have reported that studying abroad tests their ability to adapt to diverse situations and people and to problem-solve.
