Make a Difference at Cheyney
$2.4M+
contributed
$870k
scholarships
50+
years of support
Opening Doors for Future Leaders
Why Supporting The Cheyney Foundation Matters
The Cheyney Foundation works to expand opportunities for students by supporting scholarships, academic innovation, campus initiatives, and alumni engagement.
Your support helps ensure the next generation of leaders can thrive at the nation’s first HBCU.
Celebrating Our Legacy
Founders Day 189th Anniversary
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Support Cheyney University
History
Cheyney University, the nation’s first HBCU, has empowered generations of leaders since 1837
Alumni
Cheyney alumni carry a legacy of leadership, service, and impact in communities around the world.
Current Students
Your support provides scholarships, resources, and opportunities that help Cheyney students succeed today.
Solutions to Poverty
Education at Cheyney creates pathways to economic mobility and breaks cycles of poverty.
Your Impact
Your generosity helps open doors for the next generation of Cheyney leaders.
Meet Our Scholars
A few of the students whose education has been made possible through Foundation-funded scholarships:
Biology Pre-Nursing, Class of 2023
Biology Pre-Medicine, Class of 2022
Computer Science, Class of 2023
Biology Forensics, Class of 2024
Guided by Dedicated Leadership
Thank You to Our Supporters
We’re deeply grateful to the alumni, families, and community partners whose generosity makes every scholarship, program, and opportunity possible. Every gift, at every level, helps carry Cheyney’s legacy forward.