32nd Annual
Presidential
Scholarship Gala
A Night of Distinction
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Join us for an elegant evening supporting highly accomplished students through Claflin University Presidential Scholarships, Celebrating Elevation and Transformation.
The Gala aims to raise a net total of $500,000, after considering all expenses, to support the success of the Presidential Scholarship Program.
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| Date |
Friday, November 20, 2026 |
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Claflin University Student Center, 3rd Floor Ballroom
1810 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 |
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President Dwaun J. Warmack and First Lady LaKisha Warmack |
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Register Now
Individual tickets are $300.
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About the Presidential Scholarship
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The Presidential Scholarship is awarded exclusively to two or three students each year and is highly selective and competitive. This prestigious scholarship goes to outstanding high school seniors who are committed to academic excellence and plan to pursue graduate or professional studies after graduating from the University. Awards are made on the basis of outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and character. The scholarship includes the cost of tuition, room and board, and a small monthly allowance.
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Sponsorship Levels
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| President’s Circle |
$75,000 |
- Opportunity to be named the Gala’s title sponsor
- One reserved table for ten (10) guests in the Premium Seating Level
- Full-page, four-color advertisement on front inside cover of the digital souvenir program
- Premium recognition on all Gala promotional materials and social media outreach
- Inclusion in remarks made during the Gala
- Listing in annual Honor Roll of Donors publication and the Gala’s webpage
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| Platinum |
$50,000 |
- Opportunity to be named the Gala’s co-sponsor
- One reserved table for ten (10) guests in the Premium Seating Level
- Full-page, four-color advertisement on the middle page of the digital souvenir program
- Premium recognition on all Gala promotional materials and social media outreach
- Inclusion in remarks made during the Gala
- Listing in annual Honor Roll of Donors publication and the Gala’s webpage
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| Diamond |
$25,000 |
- One reserved table for ten (10) guests in the Premium Seating Level
- Half-page, four-color advertisement with prominent placement in the digital souvenir program
- Premium recognition on all Gala promotional materials and social media outreach
- Inclusion in remarks made during the Gala
- Listing in annual Honor Roll of Donors publication and the Gala’s webpage
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| Gold |
$10,000 |
- One reserved table for ten (10) guests in the Preferred Seating
- Half-page, four-color advertisement with prominent placement in the digital souvenir program
- Premium recognition on all Gala promotional materials and media outreach
- Inclusion in remarks made during the Gala
- Listing in annual Honor Roll of Donors publication
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| Silver |
$5,000 |
- One reserved table for ten (10) guests with Preferred Seating
- Quarter-page, four-color advertisement with prominent placement in the digital souvenir program
- Premium recognition on all Gala promotional materials and media outreach
- Inclusion in remarks made during the Gala
- Listing in annual Honor Roll of Donors publication
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| Individual |
$300 |
| One ticket to the Presidential Gala |
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Unable to support the Gala at these levels? You are welcome to enclose a donation of any amount.
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Register Now
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Sponsor by mail
Please make your donation payable to Claflin University Division of Institutional Advancement and place President’s Scholarship Gala in the memo line.
Mail your check and completed sponsorship commitment form by November 3, 2026, to:
Attn: Willie Jude II
Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Questions? Contact Willie Jude II at wjude@claflin.edu
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