On December 2nd, the ARCS Foundation community proved once again that when people unite behind a shared purpose, remarkable things happen. Giving Tuesday 2025 was more than a day of generosity—it was a nationwide celebration of the individuals and organizations who believe deeply in the power of discovery.

Thanks to the heartfelt support of members, friends, and partners across the country, ARCS raised $75,700 in support of our mission and the Scholars who carry it forward.

This year, our Giving Tuesday message centered around a simple truth: science needs champions. Every breakthrough, every innovation, and every step toward a brighter future begins with someone willing to invest in possibility. ARCS donors do exactly that. By choosing to give, you help accelerate research in medicine, engineering, energy, climate science, technology, and so much more. You ensure that the nation’s most promising young scientists have the resources they need to pursue bold ideas without hesitation.

Throughout the day, chapters shared inspiring stories of their scholars—students whose work is already reshaping fields and providing solutions to some of the world’s most urgent challenges. From developing new tools to diagnose disease earlier, to designing sustainable materials, to advancing the frontiers of space and computing, ARCS Scholars continue to show what is possible when talent and opportunity are brought together.

Giving Tuesday highlighted that opportunity in action. Members amplified our message across social platforms, volunteers helped spread awareness within their professional networks, and donors responded with generosity that reflects the best of our community. It was a reminder that ARCS is more than an organization; it is a nationwide network of people who believe that scientific progress strengthens our nation, improves lives, and builds a better future for all.

Your support on Giving Tuesday provides unrestricted, flexible funding, some of the most valuable support a Scholar can receive. This freedom allows them to purchase essential equipment, attend conferences, explore new research directions, or simply focus more intently on their work. It also sends a powerful message: that we believe in them, and we believe in what their discoveries can mean for the world.

As we look ahead to a new year of breakthroughs, we do so with deep gratitude. To every ARCS member, donor, and friend who gave on Giving Tuesday, thank you for standing with us. Thank you for championing science. And thank you for fueling the discoveries that will shape tomorrow.

If you did not have a chance to give, it is not too late. Give before the end of the year here.

Together, we are building a stronger, brighter future – one Scholar at a time.