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DEIA+ Inclusive Excellence Award

SDSU Global Campus | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Council

About the Fund

Founded in 2025 with an inaugural $50,000 gift from SDSU Global Campus, the DEIA+ Inclusive Excellence Endowment Fund creates a permanent source of financial support for students who champion inclusive excellence. Earnings from the principal are awarded each academic term to help recipients cover tuition, textbooks, technology, and other course-related expenses.

Mission

  • Expand educational access by removing financial barriers.
  • Reward students who actively foster DEIA+ on campus or in their communities.
  • Cultivate a lasting culture of philanthropy within SDSU Global Campus.

Aligned With SDSU’s Strategic Plan

In alignment with the next phase of our campus-wide strategic plan, We Rise We Defy: Transcending Borders, Transforming Lives, SDSU Global Campus will spend the next several months evaluating progress toward the goals outlined in its 2020 diversity plan. We will also be planning the next iteration of the plan to align with the university’s second phase of the strategic plan, for the 2025-2030 period. Watch this space for updates and connect with our Diversity Council or Diversity Liaison to get involved!

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Award FAQs

Who can apply?
  • Students enrolled in an SDSU Global Campus degree or professional certificate program (credit or non-credit).
  • Demonstrated financial need.
  • Documented commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (on campus or in the broader community)
Can non-credit students apply?

Yes. Students in eligible Continuing Education certificate programs are encouraged to apply.

When are applications due?

Applications open six weeks before each term and close one week before the term begins.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

 Absolutely. All gifts are processed through the SDSU Campanile Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Who selects scholarship recipients?

 A designated committee of DEIA+ Council members, faculty, and staff reviews applications using a standardized rubric.

How is the endowment managed?

Funds are invested by SDSU University Relations & Development following prudent, long-term strategies; annual reports outline performance and distributions.

For Students: Inclusive Excellence Award

Award Details

  • Funds are disbursed at the start of each term and can be dispersed any time during the semester the funds are awarded.
  • Recipients submit a brief impact report at term’s end.

How to Apply

  1. Complete the online application (opens six weeks before each term).
  2. Upload a 500-word statement describing your financial need and diversity, equity, and inclusion contributions.
  3. Provide documentation of financial need (FAFSA or statement of circumstance for non-credit students).
  4. Await committee review and notification.

Donate and Invest in Inclusive Excellence.

Your gift empowers SDSU Global Campus students to thrive academically and professionally while advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA+) in our communities.

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For Donors: Ways to Give & Recognition

Why give?
Your contribution to the DEIA+ Inclusive Excellence Award is both an immediate and long-term investment in student success and a more equitable future.

Giving Options

  • One-time or recurring gift (credit card, ACH, payroll deduction).
  • Matching gifts through your employer.
  • Corporate sponsorship packages.
  • Peer-to-peer crowdfunding & “Day of Giving.”
  • Planned giving (bequests, beneficiary designations, charitable trusts).

Recognition & Impact

  • Donor names are featured on the fund website, newsletters, and events.
  • Annual impact report highlighting student stories and fund performance.
  • Custom visibility for corporate partners (e.g., event spotlights).

Fundraising Progress (as of ______)
$50,000 raised toward a $250,000 milestone goal.

Progress bar showing $50,000 of goal being made

Stories of Impact

Placeholder section for future student testimonials, donor spotlights, photos, and short videos illustrating how the award changes lives.