PHILANTHROPY (fì-lan´thro-pe) n. [Greek: philos, loving + anthropos, mankind] 1. A desire to help mankind, esp. as shown by gifts to charitable or humanitarian institutions; benevolence 2. A philanthropic act or gift or an organization distributing or supported by philanthropic funds.

What is Senior Gift?

Senior Gift is a Skidmore tradition that provides each senior class the opportunity to present a $10,000 scholarship to a deserving student.  

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The Class of 2009 results are in!

With nearly 80% of seniors participating, the Class of 2009 raised an amazing total of $7,386.  With this amount, a Skidmore Trustee personally made up the difference to $10,000 to fund this year's scholarship.  The award recipient will be named in fall 2009.

Congratulations and thank you!