The Hampton Athletics Annual Fund

The Annual Fund serves as the foundation of philanthropic support for Hampton Athletics.
Each year, alumni, parents, fans, friends, and corporate partners invest in the success of Hampton student-athletes through unrestricted and sport-specific gifts.
Annual Fund support provides critical resources for:

Athletics scholarships
Academic support programs
Student-athlete development
Team operations
Recruiting initiatives
Competitive excellence

Every gift matters and every donor makes a difference.

Ways to Give

Unrestricted Giving

Provides flexible support where the need is greatest across Hampton Athletics.

Sport-Specific Giving

Directly supports the program of your choice.

Scholarship Support

Helps provide life-changing educational opportunities for Hampton student-athletes.

Endowed Scholarships

Creates a permanent source of scholarship funding that impacts generations of student-athletes.

Planned Giving

Allows supporters to create a lasting legacy through estate gifts and future commitments.

Corporate Partnerships

Provides businesses with opportunities to align their brands with Hampton University's proud athletics tradition.

The Cost of Excellence

Estimated Annual Cost of One Student-Athlete Scholarship

$50,000
Based on first-year Hampton University attendance costs and related student-athlete expenses.
Investing in scholarships is one of the most direct ways to impact the lives of Hampton student-athletes.

Donor Recognition

The Hampton Athletics Foundation proudly recognizes donors whose generosity strengthens the future of Pirate Athletics.
Recognition opportunities include:

Pirate Leadership Society Membership
Athletics Donor Honor Roll
Special Event Recognition
Exclusive Athletics Updates
Behind-the-Scenes Access Opportunities

Your Impact

When you support Hampton Athletics, you invest in more than wins and championships.
You invest in:

Student success
Academic achievement
Leadership development
Career readiness
Community engagement
The future of Hampton University

Together, we are building champions in competition, in the classroom, and in life.
Thank you for supporting Hampton Athletics and our student-athletes.