Savannah State University holds 25th-anniversary scholarship gala
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah State University held its 25th scholarship gala Saturday at the Mariott Riverfront.
Each year, the gala allows the community to support Savannah State students who need financial assistance to achieve their degrees.
The room was filled with supporters of Georgia’s first historically Black colleges. Leaders for the City of Savannah and the Town of Thunderbolt were also present. WJLC 22 News’ Greg Coy emceed the presentation for the Awards of Excellence. $405,000 was raised by the end of the night.
The students received the scholarships using a need-based system.