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Funding Opportunities

Berea’s Great Commitments help us capture the essence of the College, and they direct our complex mission year after year. We provide a residential liberal arts education without charging tuition and every student admitted to the College works on campus in a labor position. We welcome and encourage values such as diversity, inclusion, and impartial love.

See our greatest needs and funding opportunities below and make your gift today to invest in the lives of great promise that continue to be inspired by the Great Commitments.

Destiney, Berea College student. Thanks in part to generous donors, Berea College has not charged students tuition since 1892. Your gift to Berea College is an investment in lives of great promise, helping to fund the education of bright young minds from Appalachia and beyond.

Berea Fund & Annual Scholarships

[Greatest Need] At Berea, we believe talented students should not miss out on a high-quality education just because they cannot afford one. Berea College has not charged its students tuition since 1892, and today is no exception. Earnings from the College’s endowment and federal and state grants awarded to students are two sources of the tuition support for every enrolled student. The Berea Fund is the third and final piece needed for this enduring no-tuition promise to continue for Berea’s 1,400-plus students.

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Building a Technology Future Like No Other

Berea College envisions two future-focused buildings that will harness the power of computer science, digital media and information technology, and applied engineering and design to prepare the next generation of technology thinkers, makers, and innovators. Your financial investment in this important project will ensure that Berea’s students are equipped to be technology leaders for generations to come—in Appalachia and beyond.

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Study Abroad/Away

Berea College is committed to making off-campus education, globally and domestically, accessible to all students, regardless of their financial circumstances. Donor contributions play a vital role in sustaining and expanding these proven transformative experiences. By supporting Berea’s study abroad programs, donors help empower students — many of whom are first-generation college attendees — to gain either domestic or international perspectives, develop intercultural competencies, and prepare for leadership in an interconnected world.

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Bear Essentials Free Store

Bear Essentials Store

The Bear Essentials Store at Berea College is a vital resource ensuring that all students have access to essential items without financial burden. Offering necessities such as school supplies, personal hygiene products, and weather-appropriate clothing at no cost, the store enables students to focus on their education without worrying about basic needs. This initiative is part of the Students-First Initiative launched by President Dr. Cheryl L. Nixon, emphasizing the college’s commitment to student well-being.

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