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Berea College

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You make it possible for Berea to provide more than 1,500 Tuition Promise Scholarships annually to every Berea student. Support like yours ensures that young scholars from Appalachia and beyond can follow their dreams of attaining a high-caliber education without the heavy burden of tuition.

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Stay tuned for more giving challenges coming on April 9, 2026!

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Each year the extended Berea College community—from near and far—comes together for a 24-hour fundraising event in support of Berea’s inspiring mission. Alumni, friends, organizations, faculty, staff, and even students give to show their love of Berea Beloved, where students are worth more than the tuition they can afford.

What is Giving Day?

Most Giving Day gifts are made to the Berea Fund, which completes Tuition Promise Scholarships for those currently studying on campus. The Berea Fund is our most critical need every year. We must raise about $3,500 per student to make a no-tuition education possible for every Berea student. 
Some donors also choose to support other initiatives on Giving Day. Learn more <a href="https://www.berea.edu/giving/funding-opportunities">here</a>.

What will my gift support? 

We hope to raise enough support to complete 40 Tuition Promise Scholarships (which equates to about $150,000).

Is there a goal?

I’m so glad you asked! The first step is to make a gift on April 9, 2026. Then, you can make this Giving Day have an even greater impact for Berea by helping us spread the word. Please visit our social media toolkit to learn more.

I'm in. How can I help?

You can make your gift online when Giving Day is happening, on April 9, 2026.
While Giving Day is primarily an online fundraising effort, please contact Brent Riley, Donor Services Manager, who can help you make other gifts towards Giving Day at 859-985-3012 or by email at <a class="Hyperlink SCXW230157931 BCX0" href="mailto:rileym@berea.edu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rileym@berea.edu</a>.

How do I make my gift?

Yes, we accept donations with an international address. Please make sure your country of residence is correct on the donation form. If you encounter issues with international giving, please email Brent Riley at rileym@berea.edu.

Can I make a gift from outside of the United States?

Berea College is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization under tax guidelines making your gift tax-deductible. Gifts made online will receive an email confirmation with a receipt for tax purposes.

Is my Giving Day gift tax deductible?

Your gift will go to the area or fund you designate. Dollars from challenge gifts will be distributed to the Berea Fund to complete Tuition Promise Scholarships for students.

Where does the challenge money go?

If you still have a question, please give us a call at 800-457-9846 or send us an email at berea_fund@berea.edu.

Still have questions?

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Use social media to spread the word about the mission of Berea College to help us complete 40 scholarships for deserving Berea students on Giving Day, April 9. Here is how you can make an impact:

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