Since 1965, the HAF has served as the financial lifeblood for WKU Athletics helping to fund the overall student-athlete experience at Western Kentucky University. The purposes of the Foundation is to provide the necessary scholarships and other financial assistance to allow as many student athletes as possible the opportunity for an athletic and academic experience at WKU and to further support WKU Athletics through private support and visibility.
Highlighted by robust benefits, including home athletic contest priority seating rights, support through the Athletic Access Fund was created for those who like to support the Tops in person! Investors to WKU Athletics through the Athletic Access Fund earn the opportunity, through priority points, to qualify for and improve their seating location for season tickets, gain access to premium seating and hospitality areas, and can be eligible for enhanced parking locations on campus. While gifts to the Athletic Access Fund are not tax-deductible, our supporters are able to gain valuable access to home athletic contests.
While wins and losses matter – all of our teams and student-athletes put forth a ‘Championship Effort’ in competition – the real return on investment comes from the well-rounded experience our students get while on The Hill.
In 2018, the HAF had a $6 MILLION GAP in fulfilling the costs of student athlete scholarships. Financial resources from other revenue sources,including university assistance, are used to meet scholarship needs.This scholarship funding deficit in turn impacts resources that can be otherwise used to enhance the critical areas of RECRUITING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS, TRAVEL and EQUIPMENT.
To learn more about the 16 teams and nearly 300 student-athletes that your investment supports, as well as sports schedules, and the latest WKU Athletics news and updates, visit WKUSports.com.
Our teams typically average over 3,000 hours of community service each year. Your investment in our programs matter. Not just in competition, but in the lives of each and every student-athlete that represents Western Kentucky in everything that they do and what they accomplish while on The Hill – and beyond.
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Your loyal support and passion is critical in keeping the Hilltoppers competitive.
