2025 Black Alumni Scholarship Gala
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
- Location: The Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807 ()
For additional event information contact Tracy Kelly at tracy.kelly@csulb.edu
Every Village has a traditional leadership structure that plays a crucial role in maintaining social order, facilitating development, and preserving cultural heritage. Sponsorship is one of the most important parts of the Black Alumni Scholarship Village. It is for this reason that we have renamed our sponsorship levels to reflect the top five leadership positions commonly found in a successful village.
CHIEF - $50,000 (Tax Deductible: $48,500)
The Chief is the primary leader and holds the highest authority in the village. The Chief is responsible for making major decisions, resolving disputes, and representing the village in external matters.
- Opportunity to provide the remarks at the event.
- Fund Twenty student scholarships.
- Two VIP Tables of Ten (Includes Pre-Auction Event with hosted bar)
- One Student Table of Ten
- Representation on the website for one year
- Company Banner at the event
- Full page ad in Tribute Journal
ELDER - $25,000 (Tax Deductible: $23,500)
Elders are respected members of the community, often chosen for their wisdom and experience. They advise the chief and participate in decision-making processes.
- Fund Fifteen student scholarships.
- Two VIP Tables of Ten (Includes Pre-Auction Event with hosted bar)
- One Student Table of Ten
- Representation on the website for one year
- Company Banner at the event
- Full page ad in Tribute Journal
COMMUNITY LEADER/HEALER - $10,000 (Tax Deductible: $9,250)
The Spiritual Leader/Healer such as a shaman or Medicine person, oversees religious and spiritual activities and are known for their knowledge of traditional medicine and healing practices.
- Fund Ten student scholarships.
- One VIP Tables of Ten (Includes Pre-Auction Event with hosted bar)
- One Student Table of Ten
- Representation on the website for one year
- Company Banner at the event
- Full page ad in Tribute Journal
YOUTH LEADER - $5,000 (Tax Deductible: $4,250)
The Youth Leader represents the younger generation in the village. They organize activities, advocate for the needs and interests of the youth, and help bridge the gap between generations.
- Fund Five student scholarships.
- One VIP Tables of Ten (Includes Pre-Auction Event with hosted bar)
- Five Student tickets
- Representation on the website for one year
- Company Banner at the event
- Full page ad in Tribute Journal
SOWER - $2,500 (Tax Deductible: $1,750)
Responsible for growing crops and raising livestock to provide food for the village.
- Fund One student scholarships.
- One VIP Tables of Ten (Includes Pre-Auction Event with hosted bar)
- Full page ad in Tribute Journal
Marketing and supporting local businesses in a village is crucial for fostering economic growth and sustainability. Promoting these enterprises, the village can attract more customers, both locally and from surrounding areas, which boosts sales and revenue. This, in turn, creates job opportunities and improves the standard of living for residents.
All Ads must be camera ready and received before April 2, 2025
Package A
- Full page ad in program* (8.5 x 11”)
- 2 VIP Admission & Pre-Auction Event
Total Investment - $1,500
(Tax Deductible Amount: $1,350)
Package B
- Half page ad* (5.5 x 8.5”)
- 2 VIP Admission & Pre-Auction Event
Total Investment - $750
(Tax Deductible Amount: $600)
Tickets
VIP Admission & Pre-Auction Event - $250
Regular Admission - $175
(Tax-Deductible Amount: $125)
Tribute Journal Advertisement
- Full Page Program Ad* $ 750
- Half Page Program Ad* $ 500
Or make all checks payable to the Ӱ 49er Foundation and mail to:
Ӱ 49er Foundation c/o BASG
Attn: Gift Processing
1250 Bellflower Blvd BH-387
Long Beach, CA 90840
If you have any questions contact Yolanda Elam at 562-985-1921 or Tracy Kelly at tracy.kelly@csulb.edu or 562-985-5587.
"Before receiving this scholarship, I panicked about my future in college. As a student from a single-parent household, I feared that I might give up and drop out of college with the pressure of working two jobs and struggling to make time for education. However, this scholarship is a beacon of hope for my fight for education."
- Blossom Adanike
"I am currently majoring in School Psychology and maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Upon graduation, I plan to create a collaborative school-wide interventions that bridge the gap between public and private school education. I hope to give support to other Black scholars as I was supported when I needed it most.”
- David Ifediba
"I want to extend a very warm and sincere thank you to the donors of this scholarship. I am currently a graduate student in my Master of Social Work program with just one year left…Your generous donation will assist me in alleviating one of my largest barriers of navigating higher education: finances.”
- Diamond Byrd
