$125M La Salle Drive Adds Scholarships, Emergency Aid
Current and prospective La Salle students may see new scholarship and emergency aid funded by the campaign.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Scholarships
La Salle University, a Catholic university in Philadelphia, launched the public phase of a $125 million fundraising campaign on Friday night during homecoming weekend. It is the largest campaign in the school's history and follows $64 million raised during the quiet phase.
Why it matters
Campaign funds are earmarked for student scholarships, emergency financial aid to help students stay enrolled, and experiential learning, so the money aims directly at the cost and continuity of attending school. The public launch follows a record $19.6 million raised in the 2026 fiscal year.
The campaign has a $125 million goal, with $64 million already raised in the quiet phase and a record $19.6 million raised in the 2026 fiscal year. The university enrolls over 4,000 students, and the source does not specify how much of the campaign will go to scholarships versus facilities.
The players
La Salle University
A Catholic university in Philadelphia enrolling over 4,000 students, which launched the campaign.
The details
The campaign's money is divided among three priorities: student scholarships, experiential learning opportunities, and facility upgrades. Emergency financial aid is designated to help students stay enrolled when unexpected costs arise. Professional development for faculty and a student success center are also funded, along with upgrades to the health and wellness center, student union, and labs.
Timeline
2026 fiscal year: La Salle raised a record $19.6 million.
Friday, November 6, 2026: the public phase of the $125 million campaign launched during homecoming weekend.
Education Landscape
Private university fundraising campaigns of this size are typically aimed at scholarships and facilities that help offset tuition and keep students enrolled. La Salle's campaign is the largest in its own history, which places it among the larger efforts a mid-sized Catholic university in Philadelphia has undertaken.
Students at La Salle may see scholarship and emergency aid funded by this campaign, so it is worth asking the school's financial-aid office what support is available for the coming year. Families can also check whether scholarships tied to the new fundraising are listed on the university's financial-aid pages.
The takeaway
Campaigns like this one signal where a school plans to put its money, so current and prospective students should watch whether aid programs expand. Ask La Salle's financial-aid office directly which emergency and scholarship funds are open to you before assuming they apply.
Further reading
For more on how private colleges fund aid for students, explore Scholarships in Philadelphia.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
