Champions 4 access to education

The Richardsons' $4M Scholarship Challenge

As Champions for Clemson University, Mark and Kathryn Richardson are challenging the Clemson Family to join them in transforming students' lives by supporting scholarships to provide access to education for all.
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Join the challenge

Be a Champion for Students

Through the Champions 4 Access to Education challenge, the Richardsons will be matching gifts dollar-for-dollar up to $4 million to the following unrestricted scholarship endowments:

  • Clemson University General Scholarship Endowment
  • College-Level General Scholarship Endowments

When the Clemson Family reaches $4 million in support of these unrestricted scholarships endowments, the Richardsons will unlock their $4 million gift, creating a total impact of $8 million in scholarships for Clemson students.

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Accept The Challenge

Mark and Kathryn have accepted the challenge to provide access to education for all. Now, they are asking YOU to join them.

Today, we can turn our actions into significant impact. Your gift to general scholarships will give future generations access to an exceptional education — a Clemson education. You can be the missing piece our students need to succeed.

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Join the challenge

Be a Champion for Students

Through the Champions 4 Access to Education challenge, the Richardsons will be matching gifts dollar-for-dollar up to $4 million to the following unrestricted scholarship endowments:

  • Clemson University General Scholarship Endowment
  • College-Level General Scholarship Endowments

When the Clemson Family reaches $4 million in support of these unrestricted scholarships endowments, the Richardsons will unlock their $4 million gift, creating a total impact of $8 million in scholarships for Clemson students.