Giving at NCU
Your generosity transforms the lives of students.
Explore Opportunities to Support NCU
At North Central University, every gift helps advance the work of the Kingdom.
When you give to NCU, you’re investing in scholarships, programs, and initiatives that expand opportunity and equip students to live their calling in the church, community, and marketplace. Your generosity makes it possible for future servant leaders to access Christ-centered education, grow in community, and prepare for a lifetime of Spirit-led impact.
Partners for Progress Gala
Partners for Progress is North Central University’s annual gala supporting student scholarships and life-changing education. This evening brings our community together to celebrate the impact of generosity, hear powerful student stories, and invest in the next generation of leaders.
Looking for a meaningful way to partner with North Central University? We invite you to explore a sponsorship at this year’s gala.
General Giving Funds
Area of Greatest Need
This unrestricted gift allows the university to apply funds to its area of greatest need. When you support this fund, you help the university respond with urgency and agility as needs arise.
NCU Fund
The NCU Fund provides a dependable annual source of revenue to support students directly through scholarships and financial aid. A strong annual fund is essential to a strong future for NCU and our students. Give to the NCU Fund and our students’ future.
Opportunity Scholarships
The Opportunity Scholarships provide life-changing funds for students. NCU has ranked #5 for social mobility among private colleges and universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report — fund Opportunity Scholarships and help us continue to transform futures.
Christian Ministry Funds
AGWM Grant-Pennington Scholarship
NCU deeply values its relationship with the Assemblies of God World Missions (AGWM). This scholarship will provide a nearly full-tuition discount to dependent children of AGWM missionaries. Help fund the AGWM Grant-Pennington Scholarship.
Church Match Scholarship
Does your church match charitable giving? Your church can become an NCU Church Partner at a financial level that’s unique to your church and NCU. Through church-matched scholarships, we’re able to continue providing spiritual formation and support for every student to grow in their faith.
Ministry Trips
Help support students as they fundraise for ministry service trips as a part of their degree program. Support NCU service trips to continue the Great Commission while providing opportunities for students to grow in their faith and expand their cultural understanding.
Preaching Institute for City Transformation
NCU proudly operates the Preaching Institute for City Transformation and the City Transformation Think Tank. These initiatives train and inspire preachers to deliver theologically sound Gospel messages that promote healing and unity in diverse urban congregations. Visit the Preaching Institute online to learn more.
Martha Tennison Women in Ministry Scholarship
The Martha Tennison Women in Ministry Scholarship provides a path to invest in the next generation of young women committed to vocational ministry. This scholarship will be directed to a young woman who is preparing for full-time vocational ministry, is committed to being mentored, and desires to become a credentialed minister. Give to the Martha Tennison Women in Ministry Scholarship and empower a young leader in ministry.
Special Interest Funds
Athletics Annual Fund
To stay competitive at the NCAA Division III level, a quality student-athlete experience requires caring and competent assistant coaches, effective and attractive equipment and apparel, and well-maintained facilities. Give to the Athletics Annual Fund and support these endeavors.
Business Scholarship Fund
The North Central University School of Business prepares professional leaders for a life of ministry in their career fields. Students in NCU’s School of Business are active in the local community. Donations to this scholarship are distributed to students pursuing a business degree at NCU. Fund the Business Scholarship for future business leaders.
Fine Arts Endowment
The North Central University College of Fine Arts exists to develop passionate, creative spiritual leaders through academic excellence and rigorous practical application. Giving to the Fine Arts Endowment will ensure a dynamic Fine Arts program both now and for the future.
Rams Club
Giving to the Rams Club Fund offers tremendous support for all of North Central University’s student-athletes. Supporting the program with an unrestricted gift is most beneficial, as your contribution provides NCU athletics with the flexibility to strategically allocate resources across Rams sports.