Give 4 Innovation and Research

Your support for programs focused on innovation and research at the University of South Carolina fosters groundbreaking discoveries and solutions that shape the future. Donations help fund cutting-edge research initiatives, support faculty and student projects, and fuel technological advancements across a wide range of fields. By giving, you’re contributing to the creation of new knowledge, driving economic growth, and addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges. Every gift accelerates progress and empowers the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.

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Center for Civil Rights History and Research

Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning

Fuel Cell Center

McNair Center for Aerospace Research

USC Brain Health

Office of Undergraduate Research

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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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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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