Giving
Support our Future
Directly impact opportunities for students by supporting Delaware State University. Each generation of students at DSU deserves to build on the experience of those before them. Your support makes this happen.
Friends of Aviation Program Launches Fundraising Campaign
A new fundraising campaign has been recently launched to bring some much needed financial support to the DSU Aviation Program.
Kent County State Legislators Meet With DSU Officials
DSU President Harry L. Williams hosted Kent County state legislators on campus Dec. 19 for a luncheon and information session.
2016 President's Scholarship Ball -- Photo Slideshows
The 2016 DSU Community Partners Awardees: (l-r) former state Rep. Darryl Scott, alumna Carolyn Golden Hebsgaard, DSU Alumni Association President Sheila Davis, state Sen. Brian Bushweller and Dr. Rebecca Batson, recently retired dean of University Libraries, along with DSU President Harry L. Williams who presented the honors during the ball. Not pictured is Dr. U.S. Washington, retired and longtime director of the then-Delaware State College Agriculture Program.
M&T Highlights DSU in Op-Ed on Corporate Support of Ed
Nicholas Lambrow, M&T Bank Delaware regional president, holding a donation check to the University with DSU President Harry Williams and others last summer, shows that he and his financial institution practice what he preaches in the op-ed with comes to private-public partnership that benefit school like Delaware State University.
Honoring Our Legacy
Honoring Dr. Reba Hollingsworth
Net proceeds will benefit much needed operational funds for the Early College High School.
"Faith Lights Our Path, Love Paves the Way." Join President Harry L. Williams and DSU faculty, staff, students, and the local community in an aspiring start of the new academic year.
Net proceeds benefit DSU student scholarships. Entertainment by The Panama Band.
Ways to Give
No matter which way you choose to give back, you are contributing to every success story to come out of DSU. Ways to give include contributing to the annual fund, to a specific campaign, to athletic teams and more.
Naming Opportunities
For donors interested in naming opportunities, various possibilities with different financial requirements exist.
Establishing Scholarships
Donors may choose to establish a scholarship, endowed fund or an endowed scholarship. The financial requirements vary for each.
Support an area of interest
DSU allows donors to pick and choose who and what to support. Find additional information below on donating to what you know and love at DSU.
Corporations & Foundations
From recruiting and mentoring students, to funding world-changing research and education programs at DSU, corporations and foundations have many opportunities to make a difference in our world.
Donate Now
Every day DSU is changing the lives and futures of students, their families and the larger community for the better.
Support your Passion
As a donor, you can support a chosen area of specific interest to you. This may be your academic college, a research program, a memorial fund or an activity you participated in. For alumni especially, this is a great way to stay connected to the community you were a part of while attending DSU.
Greater than One Campaign Success
Started in January 2011, the Greater than One Campaign was initiated to specifically benefit students — 85% of students at DSU rely on financial aid and scholarships. At the completion of the campaign, 4 months ahead of schedule, we proudly exceeded our goal by raising $20,370,762. We are honored by the overwhelming response from our supporters, and our students are eternally grateful.
Impact of the GTO campaign
The Greater than One Campaign has improved the quality of education at DSU by allocating funds to scholarships, endowment, University support, student programs and faculty support. Allowing proper funding to all these areas improves the experience for the whole DSU community. Giving the tools for a better education makes a ripple effect throughout the community, creating a positive impact.
Donor Recognition
Reasons for donating may differ, but every donation carries the same significance: it makes an important difference in the lives of every student at DSU. We are grateful for each and every donor who has joined the Swarm to support DSU.
There is No Greater Gift than Opportunity
In addition to the GTO campaign, we are grateful for the generous donations received and partnerships created with generous corporations and foundations that have created opportunities for student success.
$1.2M Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant
The University has developed personal Individualized Development Plans (IDPs) for every incoming freshman. This grant will allow all students, especially low-income and first-generation students, to prosper fully while in attendance at DSU.
Longwood Foundation Awards $1M to Renew Project Aspire
Project Aspire has the primary goal of maintaining retention and graduation rates among Delaware students. This new grant will provide support to eligible full-time sophomores. The project support includes scholarships, mentors and group meetings, as well as early warning systems and academic tutoring funded by DSU.
Osher Reentry Scholarship Program
This scholarship benefits adults entering DSU, either part-time or full-time, while pursuing their first bachelor’s degree after experiencing a gap in their education, or five years after graduating high school. Students can receive up to $5,000 toward the cost of tuition.
Verizon Presents $400,000 for STEM Ed Program
Over the next two years, in partnership with a $400,000 grant from the Verizon Innovative Learning Program, minority middle school boys will be given the opportunity to get hands-on experience in STEM education.
Barclays Bank Mobile App Academy
Thanks to a generous grant from Barclays, Mobile App Boot Camp participants, largely DSU undergraduates, will leave this program certified in Android mobile architecture and Java programming. These skills are highly sought after and profitable in today’s world.
Barclays Bank Mentor Program
Barclays has launched a new annual program with DSU, providing six students with a two-month internship in which they will work for Barclaycard US in its Credit Risk Organization for a two-month assignment.
About the DSU Foundation
Giving and scholarships are made possible by our not-for-profit foundation. The DSU Foundation makes sure donations enrich the lives of the students in every way possible. Please contact us with any questions, as we are happy to answer them and direct you in ways to benefit the school and other giving opportunities.
“ Delaware State University has played an integral part in who I am as a human being. This family, the DSU family, is part of my DNA, part of my legacy. Consequently, why I give back is very simple. It’s my responsibility.” Kevin D. Wright, Class of 1991
