Scholarship Gala | Foundation | Chicago State University

Thank you to all that attended and supported our fifth annual 1stGEN Scholarship Gala: Accelerate. This year's event took place on Friday, September 27, 2024 at The Geraghty, and supported programs and students of Chicago State University (CSU), the only 4-year Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) in Illinois, bridging the gap of racial inequity. See photos from this year's event here.

A special part of the evening was our annual Cougar Servant Leadership awards, presented to leaders with tremendous dedication, exceptional service, and outstanding leadership that have helped transform Chicago and Illinois in the categories of Public Service, Education Equity, Alumni Acheivement.

2024 gala room

Sponsors

Click here to see this year's generous sponsors. To become a sponsor for next year's gala, contact the Chicago State Foundation Executive Director, Melanie Sillas at msillas@csu.edu.

2024 Pre/Post Reception Sponsor - $35,000

Subject to change in 2025

Two (2) tables of ten (10) at the gala
Opportunity to provide a 60-second corporate promotional video to air during gala program
Social media post highlighting company’s support of gala (10K+ distribution)
Recognition (logo) as Pre/Post Reception Sponsor on website page promoting gala
Recognition (logo) as Pre/Post Reception Sponsor via the print photo booth
Recognition (logo) as Pre/Post Reception Sponsor on reception bars as well as the napkins
Verbal acknowledgement in remarks from stage

2024 Platinum Sponsor - $25,000

Subject to change in 2025

One (1) table of ten (10) at the gala
Opportunity to provide a 30-second corporate promotional video to air during gala program
Verbal acknowledgement in remarks from stage
Social media post highlighting company’s support of gala (10K+ distribution)
Recognition (logo) as Platinum Sponsor on website page promoting gala
Recognition (logo) as Platinum Sponsor on invitation (print and digital)
Recognition (logo) as Platinum Sponsor on event signage
Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in all press releases, media alerts and PSAs
Recognition (logo) as Platinum Sponsor in post-event social media promotion

2024 Gold Sponsor - $15,000

Subject to change in 2025

One (1) table of ten (10) at the gala
Recognition (logo) as Gold Sponsor on website page promoting gala
Recognition (logo) as Gold Sponsor on gala invitation (print and digital)
Recognition (logo) as Gold Sponsor on event signage
Recognition (logo) as Gold Sponsor in post-event social media promotion

2024 Silver Sponsor - $7,500

Subject to change in 2025

One (1) table of ten (10) at the gala
Recognition (name listing) as a Silver Sponsor on website page promoting the gala
Recognition (name listing) as a Silver Sponsor on gala signage
Recognition (name listing) as a Silver Sponsor on gala invitations (print and digital)

2024 Individual Ticket - $500

One individual dinner ticket