Scholarship Gala 2024
About the Inaugural Gala
The End of Year Celebration Scholarship Gala will provide scholarships for AUC students who are pursuing data science. Your support and participation in the gala are critical to the success of the AUC Data Science Initiative’s efforts to provide scholarships and amplify our impact.
We will acknowledge our supporters’ commitment to broadening data science education for AUC students who will shape the future of data science. This event will host 350 AUC leadership, advisory board members, industry professionals, business owners, elected officials, philanthropists, faculty, students, and more.
Make a Difference in the “FUTURE” of Data Science
Funds raised will be stewarded by the AUC Data Science Initiative for the benefit of AUC student engagement in data science. Proceeds from the Gala will benefit the AUC Data Science Scholarship Program and data science enrichment experiences for students. Scholarships will be distributed to students from Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College.
Tickets & Registration
Tickets and registration for the 2024 End of Year Scholarship Gala is now open. Support AUC data science students in achieving their dreams of becoming the next generation data science leaders. Your support to the AUC Data Science Initiative helps to ensure that our students succeed today, tomorrow and beyond.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate level support of EOY Scholarship Gala is an excellent way to make a PERSONAL impact in the lives of AUC students. Your support will directly provide scholarships for students, and also connect them with mentors along their journey through data science. You will help advance the hopes and dreams of the next generation of students who will complete their college degrees and become our leaders, innovators, problem solvers and change-makers.
Become A Gala Supporter
The AUC Data Science Initiative designs and implements programming to support student development, skill enhancement, and industry opportunities.
[DIRECTORATE LEVEL] SPONSORSHIP TIER - $200,000
| Supporter benefits | Directorate |
| VIP reception + aquarium tour experience | 12 |
| VIP parking | 12 |
| Event tickets | 12 Premier seating |
| Program listing | Directorate listing |
| Title sponsor for the 2024-2025 academic year | X |
| Opportunity to speak at the event | X |
| Step and repeat | X |
| Press release mention | X |
| Verbal recognition | X |
| Social media mention | X |
| Event signage | X |
| Listing in post-event ad | X |
[VANGUARD LEVEL] SPONSORSHIP TIER - $100,000
| Supporter benefits | Vanguard |
| VIP reception + aquarium tour experience | 10 |
| VIP parking | 10 |
| Event tickets | 10 Premier seating |
| Program listing | Vanguard listing |
| Step and repeat | X |
| Press release mention | X |
| Verbal recognition | X |
| Social media mention | X |
| Event signage | X |
| Listing in post-event ad | X |
[VISIONARY LEVEL] SPONSORSHIP TIER - $60,000
| Supporter benefits | Vanguard |
| VIP reception + aquarium tour experience | 10 |
| VIP parking | 10 |
| Event tickets | 10 Premier seating |
| Program listing | Vanguard listing |
| Step and repeat | X |
| Press release mention | X |
| Verbal recognition | X |
| Social media mention | X |
| Event signage | X |
| Listing in post-event ad | X |
[INNOVATOR LEVEL] SPONSORSHIP TIER - $45,000
| Supporter benefits | Innovator |
| Event tickets | 10 Preferred seating |
| Program listing | Innovator listing |
| Verbal recognition | X |
| Social media mention | X |
| Event signage | X |
| Listing in post-event ad | X |
[LUMINARY LEVEL] SPONSORSHIP TIER - $30,000
| Supporter benefits | Luminary |
| Event tickets | 10 Standard seating |
| Program listing | Luminary listing |
| Social media mention | X |
| Event signage | X |
| Listing in post-event ad | X |
[ADVOCATE LEVEL] SPONSORSHIP TIER - $15,000
| Supporter benefits | Advocate |
| Event tickets | 10 Standard seating |
| Program listing | Advocate listing |
| Event signage | X |
| Listing in post-event ad | X |
Hotel Accommodations
Hyatt Place Atlanta Centennial
Block name: AUC Gala Room Block
Address: 300 Luckie Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Phone: 404-521-0008
Room Rates: King – 259.00 per night Queen – 279.00 per night