Areas of Support
Scholarships
Supporting the university’s scholarship initiatives is the most direct way alumni and friends of the university can make a difference in the lives of our students. Scholarships expand opportunities for undergraduate students by allowing the university to recognize and reward outstanding academic achievement and by helping to open KSU’s doors to students who would otherwise not be able to afford college.
Support University Scholarships today by going to www.kysu.edu/foundation and select the scholarship you wish to support or contact advancement@kysu.edu to inquire about starting your own scholarship for deserving students.
The Fund for KSU
Kentucky State University relies on an annual basis of unrestricted funds to support a wide variety of university programs, special projects, new research initiatives and individual students. The Fund for KSU is the foundation of this annual support, giving the university the ability to respond immediately to areas of greatest need.
Support The Fund for KSU Today by going to www.kysu.edu/givenow
Academic Areas (Schools and Colleges)
By choosing to invest in a specific academic unit, you are casting your vote of confidence in that instructional program. Moreover, you are supplying the necessary support to enhance established initiatives but also provide resources to create others. Either way, you are enriching the lives of students by expanding their opportunities.
Support the Academic Area of your Choice by going to www.kysu.edu/givenow and in the comment box, write where you wish your support to go.
Student Activities
Kentucky State University is dedicated to creating a comprehensive educational experience for our students. We provide opportunities that complement the academic curricula and help students overcome obstacles. We operate many of the programs and services of daily life, including housing, dining, recreation, student organizations, health care, counseling and career development.
Many of these initiatives are made possible by donors. Support the Student Activities of your choice by going to www.kysu.edu/givenow and in the comment box, write where you wish your support to go.
The Henry E. Cheaney Legacy Brick Program - Paused
Supporters can honor a legacy and pay tribute to Dr. Henry E. Cheaney by purchasing bricks or plaques at the new plaza. The funds raised from the Cheaney Plaza project will support the construction of a new athletic complex.
Each brick measures 4in x 8in and can be engraved with the name of a relative or friend or a special message. The bricks will be embedded in the plaza’s walkway, located across from the Carl M. Hill Student Center. Plaques will be displayed along the plaza wall. Each plaque measures 9in x 12in.
Ideas to consider for your plaque design:
- Highlighting generations of your family who have attended KSU
- Creating a remembrance memorial honoring a family member, spouse, or friend
- Listing your organization’s members
For more information about the plaza, please call (502) 597-5500. New additions are currently paused. Bricks are only guaranteed for ten years from time of installation. Additional bricks or plaques may be installed at a later date pending an assessment.
Thank you for the support of our students, programs and mission. Without your annual investment, Kentucky State University would be unable to provide all of the services that we do to the students of today and tomorrow.