Champions Begin with Scholarships
Each year approximately 500 student-athletes compete in NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics at Gardner-Webb University. There is significant need on our campus, as most of our varsity teams do not yet have funds to award their full complement of scholarships. Our competitors do not rest, and the time is now for GWU to raise the bar and make sure our student-athletes have the support they need.
The mission of the Gardner-Webb University Bulldog Club is to provide funding and scholarship support for the University’s 22 NCAA Division I Intercollegiate sports.
In addition to the Bulldog Club, the My Team program serves an important role in supporting the Gardner-Webb athletic program.
The Bulldog Club is your pathway to support scholarships and to win championships.
All Runnin’ Bulldog fans and athletics supporters are invited to join!
Your generosity will empower hundreds of Gardner-Webb student-athletes to achieve their academic, athletic and spiritual goals. Championships begin with scholarships, and through your Bulldog Club Membership student-athletes are transformed into champions, on and off the field.
“Wishful thinking won’t win those championships…membership and investment in the Bulldog Club will. For GWU to compete at the highest level across all of our NCAA Division I sports, we must elevate our expectations and increase our investments in student-athletes. That task begins today, and it begins with you.” Read more…Dr. William Downs, President
“Wishful thinking won’t win those championships…membership and investment in the Bulldog Club will. For GWU to compete at the highest level across all of our NCAA Division I sports, we must elevate our expectations and increase our investments in student-athletes. That task begins today, and it begins with you.” Read more…
As a Bulldog Club Member, you’ll be eligible for exclusive benefits like pre-game hospitality meal access, season ticket packages, GWU apparel, priority seating, reserved parking, regular newsletters and a discount from the GWU Campus Shop.
Bulldog Club memberships are active from July 1 to June 30 of the following year.
A Bulldog Club Lifetime Member Endowed Scholarship Fund is a named scholarship established to provide financial assistance to full-time Gardner-Webb University student-athletes. The scholarship expresses the commitment of the donor to support students who wish to pursue higher education and Division I athletics but require financial assistance to do so. A Bulldog Club Lifetime Member Endowed Scholarship will be considered endowed at $25,000. At that point, the fund will begin providing a financial award to a deserving student-athlete.
Have a favorite GWU team? Support it through the My Team program. Your gift will be designated to your team of choice, enhancing that program’s potential for athletic and academic excellence.
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NCAA Division 1 Intercollegiate Sports
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Student Athletes
Scholarships recruit champions. Scholarships retain champions. Scholarships build winning programs. It's time to deliver on elevated expectations.
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Student athletes on full athletic scholarships
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Student athletes receiving partial athletic scholarships
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Student athletes without athletic scholarship
Every year, the Bulldog Club and Gardner-Webb University Athletics sponsor an student-athlete fundraiser in the form of an online auction. The 2021 Bulldog Bash student-athlete fundraiser drew the support of 200 bidders through email and social media channels. They bid on more than 300 items, from sports equipment and memorabilia to travel packages and GWU game day experiences. The three day auction raised $30,000 to support teams across the University.
Plans are coming together for next year’s Bulldog Bash so stay tuned for more information.
Contact Us
For more information on the Bulldog Club or My Team, and to apply for membership contact us at (704) 406-4630 or [email protected].
Membership forms may be mailed to the following address:
Gardner-Webb University PO Box 7311 Boiling Springs, NC 28017
To say I’m incredibly grateful would be an understatement. The past 3.5 years at Gardner-Webb as a student-athlete have been the most testing, yet fulfilling years that I have experienced. I have made lifelong friends and the knowledge and expertise that I have learned from my coaches I will carry for the rest of my life. Gardner-Webb has given me opportunities to grow spiritually, physically and emotionally. I cannot thank the University enough. I’m incredibly excited to see what the football team will do this year and for years to come. SkoDawgs!
The moment I stepped onto the Gardner-Webb campus, I immediately knew this was where God was calling me. I love playing volleyball, and when given the opportunity to play at the collegiate D1 level, I went for it. Not only has this community helped me further my education and let me play the game I love, but it has also helped me grow in my relationship with God. The people here are incredible, and the love and support we receive from all of our faculty, coaches, and students really does make Gardner-Webb feel like a home away from home.
It is hard to look back on my time and not smile at how unbelievably blessed I have been to be at Gardner-Webb. Since a child I always wanted to follow in the footsteps of my family members and play collegiate sports. Gardner-Webb gave me more than I could have asked for by not only fulfilling that dream, but also equipping me with knowledge in and out of the classroom that will surely pay dividends long after I graduate. The Lord has used this university to challenge me to be a better man, teammate, and friend and I am confident that much of who I am today can be credited to my time here! I can’t say thank you enough! SkoDawgs!
Five years as a student athlete teaches persistence, mental toughness, and endurance. However, it also teaches that behind every individual is a well-built support system. Between teammates, coaches, trainers, and staff I always knew there was someone in my corner. These are the influential relationships and lessons I will look back on with a smile. Making grueling practices, good days, and bad days better from words of encouragement or a simple smile. Gardner-Webb is a community in every aspect of itself and I could not be more blessed by the impact the Gardner-Webb family has made in my life.
