Sponsor a Student for the 5th Annual First-Gen Summit!
Our goal is to cover the costs for first-generation Redbirds to attend the 5th Annual First-Gen Summit: Pathways to Success. With a donation of $100 in support of our TRIO program, you can sponsor a current Redbird to participate in this high-impact event.
Each $100 you give will cover registration for a student to attend the First-Gen Summit in November 3-4, 2023.
More About the TRIO Program
Illinois State's TRIO program recognizes the wealth that first-generation students bring to the campus community and walks with them as they achieve personal and academic success. TRIO serves students that are first-generation (neither parent graduated from a four-year school), have demonstrated financial need according to federal guidelines, OR persons with a disability.
TRIO takes a holistic approach that goes beyond grades and provides a community of supportive, trained professionals who are committed to students' holistic success.
Every year, TRIO hosts a variety of impactful workshops, seminars and events to assist in closing the gap of opportunity, access, and knowledge. The Annual First-Gen Summit and Sneaker Ball is a series of events/activities that are free to students, but we ask for sponsors and donors to assist with covering event costs.
TRIO Website: https://universitycollege.illinoisstate.edu/trio/
Testimonials from TRIO partners and students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=RP6i4HyaC8Q
Triumph First-generation Podcast (stories from current students about their journey): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076255060943&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Impact of Your Gift
Your gift of $100 will sponsor the
registration of a first-generation college student at Illinois State University.
All additional funding provided beyond the November Summit event will be used
to support continual efforts that support pipelines to holistic success.
Your investment creates accessible
and equitable pathways through a student’s experience at ISU and life beyond
college.
Thank you for your contribution and investment in our Redbirds!
For more details about the event Summit, visit: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/9393368
To discuss options giving and how your gift will be used to support students, please call the Office of Annual Giving at 309-438-4483.