Support SAS SAS Annual Fund Alumni Scholars Program SAS Alumni Scholars Program
Semester at Sea consistently attracts motivated college students with remarkable minds and a desire to experience the world. Though rich in talent and scholastic ability, many of these students lack the resources to finance a Semester at Sea education. The SAS Alumni Scholars Program provides financial assistance to such students, as well as an opportunity for donors to develop meaningful connections with current Semester at Sea voyagers.
The SAS Alumni Scholars Program provides a unique and affordable way to name a scholarship. With a three-year commitment to make an annual gift of $1,000 or more, you can establish a scholarship and provide deserving students with tuition assistance for upcoming voyages. The program also provides you with a way to honor your own experience on Semester at Sea through a named scholarship. Because these funds are a part of the SAS Annual Fund and not endowed, your entire gift will immediately benefit student recipients.
After making their pledge, donors will receive profiles of the students with financial need who will benefit from their generosity during the upcoming voyages. Students receiving assistance through the SAS Alumni Scholars Program will be given the name and contact information of their donor and encouraged to correspond with the donor who has made their Semester at Sea experience possible. Typical donor/student interaction may include e-mail and/or letters throughout the voyage.
Gift Levels
| Gift Amount | Recipients | Scholarship Awards |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | Two (2) | One (1) Fall Voyage and one (1) Spring Voyage scholarship of $500 each |
| $2,500 | Three (3) | One (1) Fall Voyage and one (1) Spring Voyage scholarship of $1,000 each; One (1) Summer Voyage scholarship of $500 |
| $5,000 | Three (3) | One (1) Fall Voyage and one (1) Spring Voyage scholarship of $2,000 each; One (1) Summer Voyage scholarship of $1,000 |
| Over $5,000 | Two (2) | Special arrangements will be made with donors who commit more than $5,000 per year to the SAS |
How to Give
To make a gift to the SAS Alumni Scholars Program download and complete the SAS Alumni Scholars Commitment Form and fax to the attention of the SAS Annual Fund at (434) 243-4076.
Questions? Please contact John Healy, Assistant Vice President and Director of Major Gifts at (434) 466-2548 or [This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots; you need JavaScript enabled to view it] if you have any questions.
