Give 4 Student Success and Experience Programs

Support student success and elevate the USC experience by contributing to Student Success and Experience Programs on Give 4 Garnet. Your donation directly fuels academic support, mentorship initiatives, leadership development, and extracurricular opportunities, playing a vital role in the holistic growth of USC students. Your generosity helps create a campus community where students explore passions, engage in transformative experiences, and build lasting connections. Join us in Give 4 Garnet to champion student success, empowering them to thrive academically and personally. Your support enhances the USC experience for current and future generations, making you a catalyst for positive change in the lives of USC students.

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Access, Civil Rights and Community Engagement

Carolina's Closet

Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning

First-Generation Center

Gamecock Guarantee

McNair Institute: Entrepreneurism, Free Enterprise

National Fellowships

Scholars in Crisis Fund

SEC Food Fight

Student Affairs & Academic Support

TRIO Programs

University Libraries

Veterans and Military Affairs

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Early Bird Bonus

The Fund Designations with the most donors during early giving will be awarded bonus funds. February 23 - 5:58 am on March 25 1st Place - $2,500 2nd Place - $1,500 3rd Place - $1,000

Rank	Fund Designation	Donors
1	Gamecock CommUnity Shop	116
2	Honors College Carolina Fund	96
3	Cocky's Reading Express Fund	81
4	Carolina Fund: Business	62
5	Darla Moore School of Business Unrestricted Scholarship	58
6	McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Carolina Fund	56
7	First-Generation Student Support Fund	55
8	Carolina Cares Fund	53
9	College of Education Carolina Fund	46
10	Athletics Excellence Fund	43
11	Arnold School of Public Health Carolina Fund	41
12	HRSM Carolina Fund	37
13	College of Nursing Carolina Fund	35
14	Anne Frank Partnership	35
15	Law School: Carolina Fund	32

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Carolina's Cutest Bonus

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Carolina's Cutest Bonus

On March 16 -26, post a picture of your Gamecock pet with the #Give4Garnet on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win bonus funds to designate. Two winners will be chosen at random to designate $500 to a cause of their choice!

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Student Clubs and Programs Leaderboard

The top 2 Student Groups/Programs with the most donors will win a share of $2,500! 1st place - $1,500 2nd place - $1,000

Rank	Clubs and Programs	Donors
1	Gamecock CommUnity Shop	116
2	Carolina Cares Fund	53
3	Parents Annual Fund	11
4	Carolina Men's Ice Hockey Fund	10
5	Carolina Men’s Rugby Fund	7
6	Pillars for Carolina Foundation Fund	5
7	Student Success Center Fund	5
8	Healthy Carolina Initiatives	5
9	Zeta Zeta Endowed Scholarship Fund	5
10	Office of Sustainability Fund	3
11	Campus Recreation Student Development Fund	3
12	University Career Center	3
13	Student Mental Health Fund	3
14	Herbert Crawford Camp III Endowed Scholarship Fund	2
15	Brewer Family Endowment	2

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Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support's Senior Leadership Team Challenge

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Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support's Senior Leadership Team Challenge

The 100th employee who gives during the early giving period, February 23 - 5:58 am on March 25, to a Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support fund, unlocks a $2,000 to designate to the Division fund of the employee’s choice.

Bill Schmidt "Up the Ante" Challenge Complete

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$1,200

Bill Schmidt "Up the Ante" Challenge

When $1,200.12 is raised for the University Libraries, $1,200.12 in bonus funds will be unlocked,

$1,200 / $1,200 Raised

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Employee Early Bird Bonus

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Employee Early Bird Bonus

The Fund Designation with the most employee donors during early giving will be awarded bonus funds. February 23- 5:58 am on March 25 1st Place - $2,500 2nd Place - $1,500 3rd Place - $1,000

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Student Scavenger Hunt

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Student Scavenger Hunt

The top three students with the most points earned through the scavenger hunt will win bonus funds to allocate to the area of their choice. 1st Place - $2,500 2nd Place - $1,500 3rd Place - $1,000

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Jeffery S. Smolka 3-5-8 Carolina Cares Challenge

$10,000

Jeffery S. Smolka 3-5-8 Carolina Cares Challenge

When Student Affairs and Academic Support achieves 300 donors, $10,000 in bonus funds will be unlocked. When 500 donors are achieved, $10,000 in bonus funds will be unlocked. When 800 donors are achieved, $5,000 in bonus funds will be unlocked.

226 / 300 Donors

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Parent and Family Leadership Council Challenge

$10,000

Parent and Family Leadership Council Challenge

When 300 parents and family members give to Student Affairs and Academic Support, $10,000 will unlock to support the Parent & Family Program’s Family Weekend Hardship Fund.

77 / 300 Donors

Dean David Banush Match Complete

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$1,200

Dean David Banush Match

For every dollar donated to the University Libraries during Give 4 Garnet, Dean David Banush will make a matching contribution up to $1,200!

$1,200 / $1,200 Raised

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