It's Time for
Giving Tuesday
Transform lives through education. Your gift today creates tomorrow's leaders in higher education and student affairs.
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Help us reach our $25,000 goal!
December 2, 2025 | Double Your Impact
Your Gift Creates Real Change
Scholarship
Donate to help offset educational costs for future higher education leaders. Scholarships support student research, professional development, tuition, and fees.
Mentorship
Donate to support the Foundation's professional development programming, providing essential tools for emerging, early-career, and other higher education and student affairs professionals to succeed.
Achievement
Donate to champion equity in higher education. Your support helps us advance our mission and create lasting impact.
Our Scholars
- Tim Herd, 2025 MCT Scholar, Ph.D. Candidate in Higher Education & Organizational Change, UCLA
- Cateatra Mallard, 2025 MCT Scholar, Executive PhD in Urban Education, Jackson State University
Receiving the Melvin C Terrell scholarship is truly an honor, a motivation, and an affirmation as I complete my doctoral journey.
- Dr. Janella Benson, 2024 MCT Scholar, Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin-Madison
I want to thank the Melvin C. Terrell foundation for your investment in my doctoral work and your continued investment into underrepresented graduate students.
- Dr.Jayla Moody Marshall, 2024 MCT Scholar, Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development with a concentration in Higher Education, Opportunity, Equity, and Justice at North Carolina State University
Your Donation Matters
Choose Your Impact Level
Where Your Money Goes
Transparent. Accountable. Impact-Focused.
75%
Direct Student Support
(Scholarships & Grants)
15%
Professional Development
Programs
10%
Operations &
Administration
We are committed to maximizing every dollar for student impact.
Foundation Chair
IRS Registered
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about giving to MCT Foundation
Is my donation tax-deductible?
+Yes! The Melvin C. Terrell Educational Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
You will receive an immediate email confirmation and official tax receipt after your donation. Please keep this for your tax records.
How are scholarship recipients selected?
+Scholarship recipients are carefully selected through a comprehensive review process based on:
• Academic merit and achievement
• Financial need
• Commitment to diversity and equity in higher education
• Leadership potential and community engagement
• Career goals in higher education and student affairs
Our selection committee includes foundation board members, higher education professionals, and previous scholarship recipients who evaluate each application holistically.
Can I donate in honor or memory of someone?
+Absolutely! When you make your donation, you'll have the option to dedicate your gift in honor or in memory of someone special.
Tribute gifts are a meaningful way to celebrate someone's impact on education or remember their legacy.
How quickly will I receive my tax receipt?
+You will receive an immediate email confirmation as soon as your donation is processed, typically within minutes.
Your official tax receipt will be included in this email. Please check your spam/junk folder if you don't see it within 15 minutes.
Can I set up a recurring monthly donation?
+Yes! Monthly giving is one of the most impactful ways to support our students throughout the year.
When you make your Giving Tuesday donation, simply check the box to "Make this a monthly gift." Your donation will automatically recur on the same day each month, and you can adjust or cancel at any time.
Monthly donors receive exclusive benefits including quarterly impact reports, invitations to special events, and priority access to meet our scholars.
What if I want to create a named scholarship?
+Named scholarships are a wonderful way to create a lasting legacy in higher education!
Endowed scholarships can be established with a minimum gift of $25,000 (can be pledged over multiple years). Annual named scholarships start at $5,000.
Named scholarship donors receive:
• Annual reports from their scholarship recipient
• Opportunity to meet their scholar
• Recognition in our annual report and on our website
• Invitations to exclusive donor events
• Input on scholarship criteria (within IRS guidelines)
What payment methods do you accept?
+All payments are received through the Zeffy platform at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/giving-tuesday-346
Is my donation secure?
+Yes! Your security is our priority.
Zeffy uses industry-leading encryption technology (SSL/TLS protocols) to ensure secure transmission of all data, including personal and financial information, over the Internet.
All donor information is stored securely on Amazon RDS servers located in Canada. Zeffy is compliant with all applicable data protection laws and follows the highest standards for payment security.
Your credit card information is never stored on Zeffy's servers, and your personal information will never be shared with third parties without your permission.
You can verify the validity of Zeffy's SSL by looking for the lock icon in your browser's address bar.
Can I apply for a scholarship?
+Yes! If you are a student from an underrepresented background pursuing graduate studies in higher education, student affairs, or a related field, we encourage you to apply.
To be notified when applications open and receive tips for a strong application, sign up for our mailing list.
Visit our Scholarships page to learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process.