Become a sponsor
Directly fund a student's college journey. Give to a campaign, buy a specific registry item, or both — securely and on your terms.
Sponsor a StudentWhy sponsor on ScholarRise
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Verified students only
Every student confirms their .edu email, and pre-college students are reviewed by our team.
Give anonymously
Support a student without revealing your identity — your privacy stays yours.
Year-end tax summary
Sponsors receive an annual giving summary. Charitable tax acknowledgments are provided only for eligible contributions received by a qualified charitable organization.
Track your impact
See your total giving, the students you've supported, and delivery status for registry items.
Search by school or major
Find students whose journey resonates with you, then fund a campaign or buy a registry item.
Direct, personal support
Send messages, receive thank-you letters, and follow milestones from the students you help.
How sponsoring works
Search students
Browse verified students by school or major on your sponsor dashboard.
Choose how to give
Donate to a campaign, buy a registry item, or check out a cart — all via Stripe.
Stay private if you want
Give anonymously with one tap. Your identity is never shared without consent.
Follow the journey
Track deliveries, read thank-yous, and watch milestones from the students you support.
Start supporting students today
Join a community of sponsors making college possible, one student at a time.