The South Carolina State University Foundation: Supporting our HBCU since 1971. Join us!
05/08/2026
Today, we celebrate more than graduates. We celebrate legacy, perseverance, and purpose.
Congratulations to the South Carolina State University Class of 2026. The SCSU Foundation is proud of all you have accomplished and excited for all that lies ahead. 🎓✨
04/29/2026
From the moment they entered the room, it was clear: this is what the future looks like. Purpose-driven, talented, and ready to lead.
Meet our 2026 Shining Stars:
🌟 Sierra Curnell, ’26 - Graduate & Professional Studies
🌟 Jaydah Felder, ’27 - Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College
🌟 Iyana Hurley, ’28 - S.T.E.M. & Transportation
🌟 Lucas Jones, ’28 - Agriculture, Family & Consumer Science
🌟 Terryn Patterson-Bryant, ’26 - Business & Information Systems
🌟 Justin Smith, ’26 - Education, Humanities & Social Sciences
Because of your support, their journeys continue and their impact is just getting started.
This is why we show up. This is why we give. This is why it matters. Invest in their future. Donate today to support scholarships that change lives: https://bit.ly/4cBVfs6
Because of you, $60,000 in scholarships will support our Shining Stars this year. ✨
In a year that brought new challenges, one thing never changed: our commitment to protecting student support and stewarding every resource with purpose. And because of this community, we were still able to celebrate our students, honor our North Star women, and come together in a powerful way.
Now, we move forward with clarity: every gift from this moment on goes directly to student scholarships, helping students enroll, persist, and graduate.
If you’re ready to build on your impact, we invite you to give again.
👉🏾 https://bit.ly/4cBVfs6
Thank you for showing up, giving generously, and believing in what’s possible for our students.
From the elegance…to the energy…to the legacy in motion,
we made it a night to remember. Thank you to every donor, every guest, every supporter who showed up, gave generously, and celebrated with us. Your presence and your commitment make this impact possible.
35 years strong. And this is only the beginning.
04/25/2026
35 Years Strong. And the moment has arrived. ✨
The 35th Annual Scholarship Gala & Tribute has officially begun.
Tonight, we gather to celebrate legacy, honor excellence, and invest in the future of South Carolina State University students.
The room is set. The energy is here. The impact is real.
Let the evening begin.
04/25/2026
A legacy of giving. A commitment to impact. ✨
Thank you to Rev. Johnny M. Sellers, ’00, and Mrs. Kendra N. Speed Sellers, ’01 for your generous Super Nova Sponsorship and your $10,000 investment in scholarships.
Because of your support, more students will have access to the education, opportunities, and future they deserve.
This is what leadership looks like. This is what legacy in action means.
04/25/2026
You can still make an impact right from your phone. 📱✨
Text to "Give" to (803) 652-5588
and be part of the moment as it happens.
Every message sent is a step toward opportunity, access, and student success.
Give now. Change a future.
04/25/2026
Tonight is more than a celebration. It’s a moment to make an impact. ✨
Every gift helps open doors for students, remove financial barriers, and create opportunities that change lives.
If you can’t be in the room, you can still be part of the mission. Make your contribution today and be part of what’s next.
A story that continues. ✨ As a 2023 Shining Star, Victoria Jordan represents exactly what this night makes possible—opportunity, growth, and a future in motion.
Tonight, we celebrate the journey… and invest in the next one. This is what your support does. This is why we gather.