Endowments are often referred to as gifts that keep on giving.  Endowed gifts are held in perpetuity and allow our beloved alma mater to create and maintain excellence in academics beyond what can be accomplished with funding from the state.  Endowments are an investment in the future... the future for Virginia State University. 

Over the years, the Alumni Association has established several endowments through its active chapters.  These (Chapter) endowments have not only been instrumental in awarding endowed scholarships to students located in the Chapter's local geographic area but have also helped the University attract and retain well-qualifed students.  In 2008, the VSUAA Board of Directors proudly established the VSUAA/Helen V. Games Endowment Fund with a $125,000 gift to the Virginia State University Foundation from the proceeds gifted to the Alumni Association as a bequest from the Helen Virginia (Mosley) Games estate. This endowment helps to financially support all University students and can be supported by all active chapters, alumni and friends.  The fund was complemented by the establishment of a tuition assistance fund in the name of Alfred W. Harris, the University's Founder that same year.   Click on the links below to learn more about the Association's role and committment in the investment of our beloved alma mater.