Areas of Greatest Need
THE FUND FOR kentucky state university
Fueling KSU’s Greatest Needs and Boldest Opportunities
Gifts to the Fund for KSU are among the most powerful investments you can make in Kentucky State University. These flexible funds allow the University to respond swiftly to urgent needs, seize emerging opportunities, and sustain critical day-to-day operations impacting every student. From academic innovation to student support and campus enhancements, your gift gives KSU the agility to meet challenges and achieve excellence across every area of the institution.
At a time when public funding continues to shift, unrestricted support ensures that KSU remains resilient, competitive, and student-focused. These gifts go where they are needed most—today and every day.
Empower action. Enable innovation. Make a difference—where it matters most.
Scholarships
Open Doors. Change Lives. Build Futures.
Scholarships transform access into opportunity. At Kentucky State University, many of our most promising students face financial barriers that can delay or derail their dreams. Your support for scholarships helps bridge the gap—making college more affordable, reducing student debt, and allowing students to focus on learning, growth, and leadership.
By investing in scholarships, you invest directly in a student’s journey—from arrival to graduation. Your gift can help a first-generation student find their voice, a future educator prepare to shape lives, or a budding scientist discover the next breakthrough.
A scholarship is more than financial aid—it’s a lifeline, a launchpad, and a legacy.
To support scholarships or to discuss starting your own scholarship fund, please call 502-892-9375 or email advancement@kysu.edu
Endowments
A Legacy That Lasts. A Vision That Endures.
Endowments are the bedrock of Kentucky State University’s long-term strength. They provide permanent, reliable funding to support scholarships, faculty excellence, academic programs, research, and more—ensuring KSU can thrive not just today, but for generations to come.
When you create or contribute to an endowment, you help fulfill a lasting promise. You may choose to name an endowment in honor of a loved one or support a field close to your heart, such as STEM, the arts, agriculture, or leadership. Endowments grow over time and support the University in perpetuity—making them a powerful statement of faith in KSU’s future.
Endow your values. Inspire generations. Leave your mark on KSU forever.
For questions on endowments or if you would like to receive more information, please contact advancement@kysu.edu or call 502-597-5500.
Athletics
Pride. Performance. Possibility.
Athletics at Kentucky State University is more than competition—it’s community, character, and a catalyst for campus spirit. Our student-athletes are leaders on and off the field, competing with passion and integrity while representing KSU with pride. But to reach their full potential, they need modern, safe, and competitive athletic infrastructure.
Your support for KSU Athletics helps fund essential upgrades, including a modern baseball venue, improved training facilities, and equipment that safeguards our athletes’ health. These enhancements ensure our teams can compete on the national stage and attract top talent to our programs.
Athletics is often the “front porch” of a university—it energizes alumni, unites communities, and shapes school identity. When you support KSU Athletics, you're backing student success and school pride alike.
Help us build champions—on the field, in the classroom, and for life.
For ways to help our student athletes, please contact advancement@kysu.edu or if you would like to give now, please click here.