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Esther Funds Foundation presents

EFF, BUY MY
BACK-TO-SCHOOL!

One dollar. One vote. One student closer to starting the semester strong.

Need help purchasing school supplies or dorm essentials for Fall 2026? Register to compete, tell your story and—once approved—invite your community to vote.

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164Verified votes

$164Total raised

6Live student profiles

August 10, 2026Voting deadline

One campaign · One official winner

Know exactly what the winner receives.

After voting closes, EFF will verify eligibility and payment integrity. Subject to the final published rules, the eligible profile with the highest verified net vote total is the anticipated winner.

Winner’s choice 01

Amazon wishlist purchase

The winner sends EFF an eligible Amazon school-supply or dorm-item wishlist. EFF reviews the list and purchases approved items directly, up to the final maximum award.

Winner’s choice 02

Scholarship award

The winner may instead choose a scholarship award distributed through an EFF-approved, documented payment method, up to the final maximum award.

Votes are not the student’s money.

Contributions made through a profile support EFF’s Fall Student Success Fund and generate campaign votes. The displayed total is not a personal fundraising balance, is not payable to the student and does not belong to the student. Non-winning profiles do not receive the contributions connected to their vote totals.

Current award value: Fundraising-dependent; no minimum amount is guaranteed.

The award is not a fixed amount. After voting closes, EFF will calculate an Available Award Pool from verified net campaign proceeds after refunds, disputes, reversals, payment-processing fees, fraud losses and reasonable direct campaign-administration costs. The winner's maximum award is the lesser of the Available Award Pool or the winner's verified eligible need. EFF does not promise that a fixed percentage of gross contributions will become the award. EFF will document the calculation and publish the final maximum award before the winner chooses an award method.

Submission, profile publication and votes do not guarantee an award. Read the official campaign rules.

Choose a division

Two needs. One student-success mission.

Every student competes in one division. A complete profile publishes immediately after the student submits required information, consent and private documentation.

EFF, Buy My School Supplies!

For textbooks, calculators, course materials, technology accessories and other approved academic essentials.

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EFF, Buy My Dorm Items!

For bedding, storage, study-space basics, personal-care essentials and other approved residence-hall needs.

Explore this division →

Leading right now

Meet the current Top 3.

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Student Profile

Madison P.

Alabama A&M University

EFF, Buy My Dorm Items!

161 verified votes

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Destiny G.

Bowie State University

EFF, Buy My Dorm Items!

3 verified votes

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Student Profile

Kamarri Irvin

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

EFF, Buy My Dorm Items!

0 verified votes

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Recent community support

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Jb cast 5 verified votes for Madison P..

Anonymous cast 3 verified votes for Destiny G..

Simple. Secure. Verified.

How the campaign works.

Apply

A student creates a secure account, submits their story and uploads private enrollment proof.

Publish your profile

Submit every required field, consent and private document to receive a live campaign link immediately.

Share + vote

Supporters use Stripe Checkout. Every verified whole dollar equals one vote after webhook confirmation.

Read the full process

Questions, answered

Campaign FAQ

Clear rules protect students, supporters and EFF’s charitable mission.

One-winner donation and award disclosure

This campaign will have one official winner. Every verified whole U.S. dollar contributed through an eligible profile on this official website equals one campaign vote. Vote payments may be collected only through backtoschool.estherfundsfoundation.org. They are charitable contributions to Esther Funds Foundation's Fall Student Success Fund—not money raised for, owned by or payable to a contestant. After voting closes, EFF will verify eligibility and payment integrity before confirming the eligible profile with the highest verified net vote total. The winner may choose either eligible Amazon school-supply or dorm-item purchases made directly by EFF, or a scholarship award distributed through an EFF-approved method. The award is fundraising-dependent, capped by the winner's verified eligible need and is not guaranteed at any minimum amount. Submission, publication and votes do not guarantee an award.

Keep your receipt and consult a qualified tax professional regarding your individual circumstances.

Who may apply?

Currently enrolled or accepted college students preparing for Fall 2026 may apply. Complete profiles publish after the student submits the required fields, consent and private enrollment documentation. EFF completes final eligibility verification before confirming a winner.

Does applying guarantee eligibility or an award?

No. A live profile does not guarantee eligibility or an award. EFF may request more information and may unpublish incomplete, unsafe, fraudulent or ineligible content.

How are votes counted?

Every whole dollar in a successfully completed and verified contribution equals one campaign vote. A browser success page never counts a vote; Stripe payment confirmation does.

Does a student receive the money shown on their profile?

No. Contributions support EFF's Fall Student Success Fund. Contestants do not own profile donations and awards are distributed under the official rules.

What happens after a refund or dispute?

Associated verified votes are reduced or removed. If disputed funds are later reinstated, eligible votes may be restored.

Are contributions tax deductible?

Retain your receipt and consult a qualified tax professional about your individual circumstances. EFF does not provide personal tax advice.

Campaign sponsors

Help students start strong.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact nationals@estherfundsinc.org.

EFF, BUY MYBACK-TO-SCHOOL!

Two needs. One student-success mission.

EFF, Buy My School Supplies!

EFF, Buy My Dorm Items!

Meet the current Top 3.

Madison P.

Destiny G.

Kamarri Irvin

How the campaign works.

Apply

Publish your profile

Share + vote

Campaign FAQ

Help students start strong.

EFF, BUY MY
BACK-TO-SCHOOL!