Your Gift Matters
Alumni, parents, and supporters are encouraged to help us continue building American Baptist College graduates who are brilliant and community-driven. Primarily first generation students of color, they are exploring the intersections of ministry and technology and developing strategies to address information deserts with innovative entrepreneurship and social service-based ideas. This next generation of leaders would benefit greatly from your investment in their dreams and talents. By providing a financial contribution, you can directly change the world.
Why Give?
Supporting ABC allows us to offer students a unique opportunity to achieve academic success, develop marketable skills, and cultivate innovation in broad areas of servant leadership.
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Employer Match
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Endowment
Endowments allow you to support the college through specific scholarships that have been created to support our students. Contact us to learn more.
Continuing Donations
Ongoing donations are crucial to our mission and allow us to continue providing the highest quality education to our students. Contact us to setup a continuous donation.
ABC Scholarships & Funds
The "1924 Campaign" - Monthly Gift: Investing in At-Risk Students
This scholarship provides financial support for at-risk students who need support beyond the means of available scholarships and financial aid. Contributing $19.24 each week (or $83.37 per month) as a continuing pledge/commitment equals a gift of $1,000 in a year.
The Albert & Dorothy Berry Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is named in honor of former ABC Board Chair Albert Berry and his widow, Dorothy Berry, to provide financial support to deserving students. The scholarship was established by Mrs. Berry and long-time family friend Dr. Henry Moses.
The Belmont Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established by former Belmont University President Dr. Bob Fisher to provide funds to graduating seniors who have a balance that must be paid in order to graduate.
Champions of Social Justice - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship
This scholarship was established in the name and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a champion of social justice and aligns with the College’s SEAL (Social Justice, Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership) Initiative.
Friends of the McClure Library
This fund provides financial support to the library in acquiring a wide range of materials – from hard copies to electronics and digital resources – to enrich students’ learning opportunities.
The Dr. David & Pam Kidd Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. David and Pam Kidd, whose lives closely align with the College’s mission to continue the work of ministry and social justice. The scholarship was created by the Kidds’ children, Brock and Carene.
The Marshon P. King Social Justice Education Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in honor of Mr. Marshon P. King to provide funds to a student with financial need whose focus is on social justice education. The scholarship was created by Mr. King’s daughter, ABC administrator Mrs. Phyllis D.K. Hildreth.
The John Robert Lewis Endowed Scholarship
Named for alumnus and former Congressman John Lewis, this scholarship provides a four-year renewable scholarship to students who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities. These students engage in hands-on service learning that equips them with social justice, equity, advocacy, and leadership skills they can take back to their communities.
Marvin Neal Memorial Gift
This scholarship was established in honor of Mr. Marshon P. King to provide funds to a student with financial need whose focus is on social justice education. The scholarship was created by Mr. King’s daughter, ABC administrator Mrs. Phyllis D.K. Hildreth.
On the Road to 100 Campaign
This campaign was developed to increase the endowment and provide funds for the continual operations of the College, as well as student scholarships. All funds are unrestricted.
Philanthropic 40! - The Dr. LaShante Walker Scholarship Fund
Established by former ABC administrator Dr. LaShante Walker, this scholarship helps graduating seniors who need additional funds to graduate.
The Presidential Scholarship
This scholarship honors outstanding students who have significant potential. It provides financial assistance, books, and other support for the student(s) selected by the President.
The Rev. Dr. Julius R. Scruggs Academic Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family of the late Rev. Dr. Julius R. Scruggs, an ABC alumnus and former board member and chair, in recognition of his love for the College and his desire for ABC to continue as a viable institution.
Student Relief Fund
Established at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, this fund provides needed financial resources to students whose needs go beyond the norm, from computer hot spots to food, toiletries, and childcare.
The Vision 100 Scholarship
This scholarship was established to focus on the College’s 100-year anniversary, and to provide students with funds during the centennial year and beyond.
The C. T. Vivian Endowed Scholarship
Established to develop the Endowed Leadership Institute, which will be a repository for training community and business leaders to leverage the benefits and address the challenges of a diverse workforce. It will provide grassroots training and education to inspire and mobilize a new generation of leaders by creating environments where people can effectively collaborate across cultural differences