Select a donation category that aligns with your support, such as scholarships, research, campus facilities, or student programs. With your help, Cheyney University will begin the next chapter of our legacy, and — with a little REimagination — help create the important leaders of tomorrow. Your donation can be divided among multiple categories, by checking the box next to the categories you would like your donation to be allocated.
America’s first two HBCUs—are coming together in a spirited Battle of the Firsts Donor Challenge!

As we count down to the December 7 basketball game, alumni and supporters are invited to show their pride by making a gift to their University.
The goal is simple: rally the highest number of donors and claim victory in this historic rivalry. Every gift supports scholarships, strengthens student success, and ensures our institutions continue preparing the next generation of leaders. Stand with your HBCU, honor our shared legacy, and be counted in this year’s Battle of the Firsts! Click here to support this event!
Support the university through unrestricted funds, enabling us to address our most pressing needs and seize new opportunities for growth and innovation.
Help ignite the revival of sports programs at Cheyney University, cultivating athletic spirit and student engagement. Athletic programs play a crucial role in fostering school spirit, promoting physical health, and developing teamwork and leadership skills among students.
Cheyney has created an innovative model, which exposes our students to paid internships and mentoring opportunities with businesses operating in leading-edge industries–from life sciences to clean energy to agribusiness. Through our public-private partnership and asset optimization strategy, we are attracting companies to lease space on our campus. Cheyney students can apply what they are learning in the classroom in real-world environments. The strategic relationships create a triple win–for our students, our University, and our partners.
Aquaculture research, clean hydrogen hub and other innovative planetary solutions that aim to protect and preserve our environment for future generations.
Empower students to achieve their educational dreams and build a brighter future. This fund provides scholarships to students from diverse demographic backgrounds who are seeking education in a variety of fields. Cheyney University’s general scholarship fund award is determined based on a student’s need.
Advancement of STEM research, fostering innovation and empowering the next generation of scientists and doctors.
Receiving operational funds enables the Foundation to operate at a professional level commensurate with their responsibilities of facilitating substantial donations. The mission of the Cheyney Foundation is to raise funds, promote and support academic excellence, innovation and sustainability of Cheyney University.