Student U's mission is to empower and equip first-generation college-going students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and educators to become the leaders that will transform our city.
Generosity gives us the power to make a positive change in our own lives and the lives of others. We hope you will join us in supporting our vision for a Durham where all students succeed. Simply fill out the donation form below -- and please consider a sustaining monthly donation that is easy on your budget and creates a base of regular support for Student U throughout the year.
For questions regarding your charitable contribution, please contact our Development Associate Connor Kirkpatrick at connor.kirkpatrick@
Over our 11 year pipeline, we invest more than $35,300 in each brilliant student. This ensures students receive lots of academic support, tour colleges, take exciting field trips, explore career opportunities, create art, receive counseling, learn financial literacy, build community, and ultimately have the opportunity to discover their best selves.
$10 A Month
Provides healthy lunches during Summer Academy for 1 student.
$30 A Month
Provides on-campus peer mentorship from
1 College Promise Fellow.
$65 A Month
Pays the stipend of 1 high school senior Summer Intern.
$100 A Month
Purchases all books for the High School Book Clubs.
$250 A Month
Sponsors 1 High School Advocate per year.
For students who stay in our programming from start to finish, they have outstanding outcomes:
100% High School Graduation Rate
43 College Graduates
90.3% of our students feel hopeful about their future!
The growth into our mission has been accelerated to meet our families' and students' needs during the pandemic.
More than $10,500 distributed in 2020 for emergency student and family support funding to fund basic necessities such as housing, wifi, healthcare support, and food security.
More than 60 Chromebooks were lent to students and families at the onset of the COVID.
More than 90 students utilized The W.G. Pearson Learning Center in the 2020-2021 school year.
Gifts of Stock/Bequests
For gifts of stock or including Student U in your will please contact Amy Salo at amy.salo@studentudurham.org.
Check
You may contribute by check, made payable to Student U at 600 E. Umstead St., Durham, NC 27701
Facebook Fundraiser
Create a Fundraiser on Facebook for Student U and share it with your friends and encourage them to help you raise money.
Student U is a Durham nonprofit 501(C)3 organization (tax ID # 27-3460491). All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the State.