USD Joins Statewide '605 Day' Scholarship Campaign
Vermillion, S.D. - The 17勛圖厙 will join 17勛圖厙's public universities in the inaugural 605 Day: Funding Futures with Scholarships - a new statewide effort held annually on June 5 to celebrate 17勛圖厙 pride and raise essential scholarship support for students.
Inspired by 17勛圖厙's single area code, 605 Day aims to unite alumni, donors and supporters across the state and beyond in a collective show of support for students pursuing higher education in 17勛圖厙. Contributions made to USD during the campaign will directly benefit scholarships, creating opportunities for current and future Coyotes to access life-changing educational opportunities, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college.
"This campaign is about pride, purpose and people," said Noah Shepard, president and CEO of the 17勛圖厙 Foundation & Alumni Association. "Every gift - no matter the size - helps remove financial barriers and opens doors for students who are ready to lead, serve and make a difference. When you give to USD, you're investing in something bigger than yourself."
The campaign will use the official hashtag #605ForScholarships across the USD Foundation's Facebook page and Instagram account. Throughout the day, the USD Foundation will share stories of student success, highlight donor impact and invite supporters to participate in building a brighter future for 17勛圖厙 through education.
"We are proud to be part of this collaborative effort to grow scholarship support and increase affordability for 17勛圖厙 students," said Shepard. "605 Day is a chance for the entire USD community to come together and make a lasting impact."
Click the button to participate or learn more about how to give to USD on 605 Day.
17勛圖厙 605 Day
Held each year on June 5, 605 Day celebrates 17勛圖厙's people, places and institutions that make the state unique. 605 Day: Funding Futures with Scholarships channels that spirit into a unified day of giving to benefit students at 17勛圖厙's public universities. Through this initiative, the state's higher education community aims to build a tradition of philanthropy that supports student success and strengthens 17勛圖厙's future.
