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Promise Campaign

prom· ise | verb
to pledge to do, bring about, or provide

At San Jacinto College, we’re making a promise to high school seniors and their families in the San Jacinto College taxing district to provide them with a debt-free degree. That means they no longer have to imagine how to pay for college. Their dreams, not their financial barriers, are taking center stage.

The Promise @ San Jac Scholarship sets the stage for success for our students and our communities. It gives students the chance to dream big and shine in careers without the burden of student debt. And it creates a stronger workforce in our communities that we know is important to you and critical to the economic success of our region.

By becoming a Promise @ San Jac donor, you play a vital role for future Promise Scholars by building a brighter future and stronger community.

Thanks to a generous donation and fundraising, we’re so close to our goal of raising $30 million that will fund Promise @ San Jac Scholarships in perpetuity. This is a Texas-sized goal, and we need your support to reach it.

$22.8 million

of $30 million goal

$4.3 million

in support awarded to Promise Scholars

6,841

Promise Scholars awarded

You can help us create a college-going culture. The San Jacinto College Foundation has almost completed its quest to raise $30 million to fully fund the Student Success Fund Endowment. This investment funds our current Promise Scholars and will continue funding students for years to come.

Who will you inspire? Become a Promise Partner today with your tax-deductible gift. Whether $20 or $200,000 or more, your gift changes lives.

Become a Promise Partner

Make an impact with your one-time gift. Or choose how much and how often you give for a recurring gift. We make it easy. Just fill out our simple and secure online form.

Give a Major Gift

Interested in a gift of $1,000 or more? Please contact us so we can work with you and assure your desired impact is honored. Email Robert Cage at robert.cage@sjcd.edu.

Invest in a student and change a life. That’s what you could do as a Promise Partner. Our Promise Partners ensure the Promise @ San Jac Scholarship is available to all in-district high school seniors now and in years to come. Commit to an annual contribution that can be paid monthly, quarterly or annually – whatever works for you – and you will be partnering with us to give students a brighter future.

Dr. Charles Grant

Alumnus, Former College Administrator

“I am passionate about San Jac and positive I would not have been as successful had I not gone here. Education is the key to a better quality of life, and the College has given that key to so many students over the years.”

Kristen Schneider

San Jac Employee

“I decided to join Promise Partners because I believe access to higher education and training for everyone in my community will make this community stronger and benefit us all.”

Dr. Susan Eason

San Jac Professor

“Promise Partners is another wonderful opportunity for us to support the College mission and vision of providing opportunities for students in our community to achieve their goals and dreams.”

Learn more about the scholarship and read more stories about our Promise Scholars.

Promise Scholars

Promise News

San Jacinto College transfer student Gary Cooper

Turn impossible to ‘I’m possible’ at San Jac

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Gala tickets now on sale

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Thriving with tuition-free education: Huynh's triumphs, grows as a Promise Scholar

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PROMISES MADE POSSIBLE

Once I received the Promise Scholarship, I began to excel in academic life at San Jac. I am beyond grateful for receiving Promise funding because it is fulfilling my dreams, my career, and my future.”

Cynthia Jennings

Promise Scholarship Recipient

Cynthia Jennings is a 2023 nursing graduate. Upon successful completion of her licensing exam, she plans to launch her nursing career specializing in pediatrics. San Jacinto College has been a great experience for her and has allowed her “a sense of security in a world constantly changing.” Not worrying about how to pay for school allows her to focus on her studies and excel academically.”