Here is the text of the email to Owl Club members. I really don’t know how they think this will be well received.

Rice Athletics is launching the Rice Athletics Scholarship Fund (RASF), the annual scholarship fund for the athletic department, restricted to providing scholarship support for our student-athletes. Rice Athletics is committed to funding the maximum number of scholarships and maximum cost of attendance permitted by the NCAA for all 16 sports that we sponsor. Over recent years, new NCAA legislation has led to increased costs associated with tuition, educational fees, books, and room and board. In addition to these rising costs, the financial impact of extended eligibility for student-athletes as a result of COVID-19 will increase the need for scholarship support now more than ever before.

Funds raised through the RASF go directly to these scholarship expenses, offsetting the overall scholarship funding needed for the athletics department. Until such time as the scholarship endowment is fully funded, philanthropic support of the RASF is crucial to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of Rice Athletics.







Gifts to the RASF are not eligible for Owl Club Athletic Fund benefits, but are 100% tax deductible. For more information about the Rice Athletic Scholarship Fund please contact the Owl Club at riceowlclub@rice.edu or 713-348-8425.



Gifts can also be made by check: Make check payable to Rice Athletics, RASF in the memo.

Rice Owl Club
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892