The 1955 Circle celebrates a special group of donors whose annual contributions of $1,000 to $2,999 carry forward the legacy of the Southern Scholarship Foundation. This circle honors the year Dr. Mode L. Stone established SSF with the vision of creating educational opportunities for students with financial need, academic potential, and the drive to succeed.

Members of the 1955 Circle play a vital role in sustaining this mission. Your generosity directly supports SSF residents, providing them with safe, rent-free housing and the resources they need to thrive academically and personally.

Joining the 1955 Circle is a powerful way to honor SSF’s history while empowering today’s residents to build brighter futures. Together, we’re continuing the vision that began in 1955, ensuring generations of students can thrive and achieve their dreams.

We invite you to become part of this special community of supporters.

Your Impact:

  • Building a Strong Foundation: Your gift helps maintain and improve our scholarship houses, ensuring students have a safe and welcoming place to call home.
  • Creating Opportunity: You enable students to focus on their education and personal growth, free from the financial burden of housing costs.
  • Fostering Community: Your support sustains a nurturing environment where residents form lifelong friendships and develop the leadership and life skills they’ll carry with them forever.
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Your support will empower Southern Scholarship Foundation to provide housing and community to ambitious students—creating a supportive environment where they can thrive academically, personally, and professionally while pursuing their dreams.

Imagine a place where young adults can thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth. That is the Southern Scholarship Foundation.

SSF cultivates future leaders by providing them with the resources, mentorship, and community they need to excel. Our residents tackle the toughest challenges, developing the skills and confidence to succeed in their academic and professional journeys.