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DONATIONS

Hopes for Higher Education currently operates from donor funding in addition to many dedicated volunteer hours. Our scholarship programs rely on contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.  All contributions--no matter how large or small--are greatly appreciated. All donors will receive a  receipt.  Use the purple button above to donate electronically to our cause or mail a money order or check to

Hopes for Higher Education
P.O. Box 23503
Columbia, SC 29224
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DONATION LEVELS

Caring               
$10.00-$50.00
Provides the necessities included in a care package.
These items provide inspiration and the feeling that
the student is not alone on their educational journey.
Strength
$51.00-$100
Proceeds fund the “Hopes For Higher Education Scholarship" awarded to offset the
cost of college tuition and books.
Love
$101-$250                
Proceeds fund the Aspire Scholarship which helps
students with college entrance fees.
Faith
$251-$400
Proceeds fund the Mentor-Net Program.
Healing
$401-Above
Proceeds fund the programs above in
addition to sponsoring the Foster Care Month
Awareness Campaign.

Corporate Sponsorships
$2500-Above
For organizations interested in partnering
with our cause.


NON CASH DONATIONS

We currently accept bulk lots (atleast 10 items) of school/inspirational items to be included in our care package program.  Sample items are books, calculators, calling cards, stamps, gift cards, etc.
Please contact us to discuss other unlisted items. 

VOLUNTEER/INTERN

We are always in need of high energy volunteers/interns to
participate in our programs throughout the year. Send an inquiry to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


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