CHALLENGES

Generous Cornellians have rallied together to establish significant challenge funds, totaling over $90,000, through matches and contests. Scroll down to learn more about how you can make your gift go further than ever before by unlocking additional dollars. Gifts of all sizes make a difference to the area that means the most to you!

Color It Purple Contests


Clash of the Classes

The decade with the most donors on Color It Purple will win the honor of having a $1,000 scholarship created in their name! Will it be the ’80s or ’00s, ‘50s or ‘60s, or perhaps the ’70s or ’10s, that transcend the ’90s once and for all? Remember, a gift of any size counts toward our goals and helps boost your decade to win this amazing honor.

#CornellPets Photo Contest

Post pics of your furry, feathered, scaly, or other Cornell-loving pets using #CornellPets and #ColorItPurple on social media by midnight March 19. The Alumni & Advancement Work Study student team will vote for their favorite. The winner will be announced the next day to award $1,000 to the academic fund of their choice at Cornell* and win a Cornell Prize Pack!

*Winners may select an approved fund of their choice at Cornell.