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
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to for their generous donation of time and talent.
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 a guiding presence within the village, working alongside the community to process important decisions and provide a presence in the village.
- Fund Twenty student scholarships
- Two VIP Tables of Ten (Includes Pre-Auction Event with hosted bar)
- One Student Table of Ten
- Representation on the Black Alumni Scholarship website for one year
- Company Banner at the event
- Full page ad in Tribute Journal
- Referenced as a co-host of the 5pm cocktail hour
ELDER - $25,000 (Tax Deductible: $23,500)
Elders are deeply respected members of the community, valued for their wisdom and experience. They offer guidance, share knowledge, and contribute to the collective.
- Fund Fifteen student scholarships
- Two VIP Tables of Ten (Includes Pre-Auction Event with hosted bar)
- One Student Table of Ten
- Representation on the Black Alumni Scholarship website for one year
- Company Banner at the event
- Full page ad in Tribute Journal
HEALER - $10,000 (Tax Deductible: $9,250)
Healers nurture the spiritual and physical well-being of the community. They strengthen communal bonds.
- Fund Ten student scholarships
- One VIP Tables of Ten (Includes Pre-Auction Event with hosted bar)
- One Student Table of Ten
- Representation on the Black Alumni Scholarship website for one year
- Company Banner at the event
- Full page ad in Tribute Journal
LEADER - $5,000 (Tax Deductible: $4,250)
Youth Leaders uplift and empower the younger generation, fostering connections between all members of the village.
- Fund Five student scholarships
- One VIP Tables of Ten (Includes Pre-Auction Event with hosted bar)
- Five Student tickets
- Representation on the Black Alumni Scholarship website for one year
- Company Banner at the event
- Full page ad in Tribute Journal
SOWER - $2,500 (Tax Deductible: $1,750)
Sowers sustain the village by tending to community needs, ensuring that everyone has resources to thrive.
- 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 Long Beach State Foundation and mail to:
Long Beach State Foundation c/o BASG
Attn: Gift Processing Dept.
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.
Real Students, Real Impact Quotes
"The professional network that I’ve built through Black Scholars has helped me gain meaningful opportunities to connect with Black professionals in the Long Beach community, who have generously given me priceless advice on my healthcare pathways and contributed to my overall success as a first-generation student pursuing medicine. Without the Black Scholars Program, I would not have such a tightknit support system of people in my field who look like me, and that’s why I will continue to give back to the program year after year, even after I graduate."
- Z'nya Spears
"The Black Scholars Scholarship has made going to and graduating from university accessible to me. From my circumstances, going to college was a financially tough decision and the support from the Black Scholars community was very helpful. The difference it made for me makes me want to reach back after graduation and do the same for more students like me.”
- Vincent Thornton
"The Black Scholars program has made me see what networking looks like. I have gained more confidence and courage working for the Black Scholars program as I’ve been able to reach out to those who I wish to highlight in the newsletter.”
- Toi Glover
