Name: Chowan Gives 2023
Start: 2023-04-05T08:00:00-0400
End: 2023-04-06T15:00:00-0400
Location: Chowan Gives 2023

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CCSA Scholarship and CCSA Missions Endowment

CCSA Scholarship Fund

Chowan Christian Service Association (CCSA) Scholarships are given to deserving students preparing for Christian vocational service. Thanks to endowed scholarships and gifts, the CCSA has provided scholarship funding for students preparing for ministry since its inception in 2004. After graduation, many students have furthered their ministry education by enrolling in seminary or beginning work in a Christian vocation.

CCSA Missions Endowment

After success in aiding CCSA students through scholarship funding, the CCSA recognized an opportunity to assist Chowan Campus Ministry through creating the Chowan Christian Service Association Missions Endowment.

Chowan Campus Ministry has a robust program of stateside and overseas mission opportunities for students. In the last academic year, over 200 students gained valuable mission experiences through Campus Ministry. Providing such opportunities allows students to learn how to serve God, serve others, and deepen their Christian commitment.

Return on Investment

Since CCSA’s inception, 97 students were awarded scholarships for tuition or books.
11 students currently receive CCSA tuition scholarships.
CCSA Scholars have a 75% retention rate.
The Missions Endowment has provided over 70 mission trips scholarships to students on an international mission trip.
The Missions Endowment has provided full support for 7 student apprentices.
Student apprentices assist in leading the trips, preparing them to lead future trips.
Our Mission Fellows (students that receive a scholarship to go on a mission trip) have a 99% graduation rate.

CCSA Missions

CCSA Scholarship

$1,000

1965 Red Hot Ford Mustang Fastback Challenge

Alumnus Barry Bradberry, Class of 1973, thanks everyone for their help in meeting this challenge!

25 / 25 Gifts

Completed

$5,000

CCSA (Chowan Christian Services Association) Challenge

The Chowan Christian Service Association (CCSA) provides opportunities for students to serve in Jesus’ name through tuition scholarships and missions endowments. Established in 2005 with the late Rev. Ronald McSwain as the first director, countless individuals and churches are partnering in support of the education and the preparation of future ministers. Charles Pond, Charter member and scholarship donor, will give $5,000 to the Ronald W. and Betsy F. McSwain Missions Endowment when 25 gifts are given in support of any CCSA endowment. His gift is in memory of his close friend Ron McSwain and in memory of his wife Juanita Pond who generously supported CCSA.

25 / 25 Gifts

Completed

$5,000

Join Linda Weaver, Board of Trustee Member, in celebrating our 175th Birthday

The 175th birthday challenge is complete! All gifts of $175 or more will be mailed a limited edition commemorative etched glass.

30 / 30 Gifts

Completed

$20,000

Scholarship Challenge

Thank you for helping make the scholarship challenge a success!

50 / 50 Gifts

Completed

Success!

The 175th Donor Challenge

Shannon Williams was the 175th donor for the year. She designated the $500 gift from Elaine Myers to the Future Business Leaders of America Fund.

Completed

Match

1:1 Matching Challenge by Charles Pond

Thank you Mr. Pond for your gifts to match 1:1. We appreciate your help! The match is completed.

$20,000 MATCHED

Completed

Match

Chairman of the Board 1:1 Matching Challenge

Board Chairman, Kemper Baker, is matching, dollar for dollar, each gift up to $250. Kemper and his wife, Bev, will match all gifts on April 5th following Charles Pond's 1:1 match until the $10,000 match is gone.

$10,000 MATCHED

Completed

Success!

Rush Hour Power Hour

The winners for the Starbucks gift cards are: Lisa Bland, Chris Dent, Austine Evans, Adam Smith, Jim Dent, 1 Anonymous, Mallory Dunker, Brandon Moody, Suzanne Ross, Roberto Pinilla

Completed

Success!

Social Media Challenge

Show CU your best moves! On TikTok from 6-9 pm on April 5th, post your favorite TikTok dance with the hashtag #ChowanGivesSocialMediaChallenge. The winning post will be featured on Chowan University Socials!

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