Vincennes University Jasper Foundation

Who We Are

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Vincennes University Jasper Foundation

The Vincennes University Jasper Foundation (VUJF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports higher education and community service programming to the VU Jasper Campus by seeking and receiving contributions from alumni and friends of Vincennes University Jasper and then maintaining, administering, and distributing those funds for the benefit of the campus and its students.
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Power in Purpose with the VU Foundation

The Vincennes University Jasper Foundation (VUJF) and the VU Foundation are independent 501(c)3 organizations united by a shared mission: to champion the growth of Vincennes University and its students.

Through a strategic partnership, both foundations seek and manage contributions from alumni and friends to fuel higher education. While the VU Foundation supports the university’s global vision, VUJF focuses on its impact locally, ensuring the Jasper Campus remains a vibrant hub for student success and regional development. Together, we turn generous gifts into lasting opportunities.

Board of Directors

The VUJ Foundation Board is comprised of 16 members. VUJ is blessed and grateful for their dedication, time, and talent.

Dan Fritch (President)

Kelly Clauss (Vice President)

Dan Collignon (Treasurer/Secretary)

Nona Baker (Fundraising)

Kim Lottes (Fundraising)

Gary Schnell (Fundraising)

Nick Stevens (Nominating)

Bob McCarty (Nominating)

Todd Fromme (Nominating)

Amy Ruxer (Nominating)

Gavin Lorey

Jeff Strother

Mitchell Mundy

Lonnie Nicholson

Mitchel Sermersheim

Garrett VanKirk

Staff

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Austin Welp

Assistant Director of Special Projects/VUJ Advancement

The Scholastic Excellence Award

  • A one-year, full-ride scholarship for local high school graduates with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
  • Covers 100% of tuition (up to 15 credit hours) and fees, plus a $500-per-semester bookstore voucher.
  • Recipients receive a laptop computer to support their full-time studies on the Jasper campus.
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EMT Grant Award

Students enrolled in our EMT 212: Emergency Medical Technician Couse are eligible to receive funding to help support their journey of being an EMT. To enroll into our EMT 212 program, please complete the steps listed below.
  • Apply to the EMT program below
  • Meet all admissions requirements of the EMT program.
  • Degree-seeking students must fill out the FAFSA and complete all outstanding requirements to finalize processing. All scholarships and grants, but not loans, will be applied to your account prior to this scholarship. No "cash refunds" will not be allowed under the terms of this award. Students who are non-degree seeking or only enrolling in this course do no need to complete the FAFSA.

If selected and chosen as a recipient, listed below are the following requirements to receive the funding:
  • Successfully complete the Basic EMT Course (EMTB 212) through VUJ with a score of 75% or higher and obtain a 75% or higher on the final exam.
  • Successfully obtain National Registry Certification within six months of course completion.
  • Student must have CPR (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider) certification or concurrent enrollment in a CPR certification course.

Give Today

One Time Gifts

We want this giving process to be convenient and match your style of giving so we offer several ways to give

 

Give Online

Use our secure online giving form to send your gift using a debit/credit card or bank account number. You can make a one-time gift or set up a reoccurring gift.

Give by Mail

Gifts by mail should be in the form of a check to the Vincennes University  Jasper Foundation. If you wish to designate your gift for a specific fund please include the fund name on the memo line of the check. If this is your first gift, please include contact information not listed on your check such as an email address or phone number in case we have a question.

Mail a gift to:

VUJ Foundation

850 College Avenue

Jasper. IN 47546

Give Via Phone

The Foundation team is ready to share information and assist you at 812-482-3328.

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