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February 5, 2026
As we close out the 2025 Match Challenge, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many donors who stepped forward during the final weeks of the year. Together, you helped raise an extraordinary $60,000 toward our $75,000 goal — a powerful response to the challenge issued by the Fair Winds and Following Seas Fund.
We are now just $15,000 away from unlocking the full match. Reaching that mark will mean every remaining dollar is doubled and put directly toward scholarships for students who otherwise would not be able to pursue this education.
IDSVA works tirelessly to keep this path open. Donor support allows us to offer partial scholarships to 98% of our students, and we do everything we can to help them access outside financing, including federal student loans. But with new federal lending limits now in place, many students are confronting a widening financial gap. The urgency could not be greater for IDSVA to grow its own scholarship pool, in order for these talented scholars to continue their studies without interruption.
There is still time to make a meaningful difference. Gifts of all sizes are encouraged and deeply appreciated — every contribution brings us closer to unlocking the match, and every dollar helps ensure that cost is never the barrier that keeps anyone from completing this education. Whether through a personal gift or by sharing this opportunity with others who support our mission, your action right now truly matters.
Thank you for standing with us, and for believing in our mission!