501(c)(3) Nonprofit  ยท  Est. April 28, 2008

Scholarships that
Change Lives
in the Midlands.

The Chi Iota Iota Scholarship Fund, Inc. provides college scholarships to high school seniors in Fairfield, Lexington, and Richland counties โ€” investing in the next generation of South Carolina leaders.

17+ Scholars Funded
3 Counties Served
17 Years of Impact
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Upcoming Fundraiser
Tickets on sale now
June 20, 2026
Secret Garden Wine & Music IV
๐ŸŽค Featuring Raheem Devaughn ๐Ÿ“ SC State Fairgrounds, Columbia SC ๐Ÿ•” 5:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM  ยท  21+  ยท  Garden Chic Elegance ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets from $70 GA
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2008
Founded
Established April 28, 2008
3
SC Counties
Fairfield, Lexington & Richland
17+
Scholars
College scholarships awarded
501c3
Tax Exempt
IRS certified since March 2009
Legacy Ledger

Receipts for Real Uplift

This is more than giving. It is a living record of how our brotherhood and community investment move scholars from acceptance to graduation to leadership.

Donor Action

Chi Iota Iota Brothers Circle funded Spring Book Grants

$3,500 allocated to 7 scholars for books, lab fees, and academic materials across Fairfield, Lexington, and Richland counties.

April 2026 ยท Brotherhood Commitment
Scholar Milestone

Arianna J. earned Dean's List honors at USC

After receiving scholarship support in 2025, she maintained a 3.7 GPA while leading a campus mentorship cohort for first-generation students.

March 2026 ยท University of South Carolina
Outcome

First internship placement from the 2024 cohort

A XII scholar accepted a paid engineering internship, converting scholarship support into early career mobility and family economic lift.

February 2026 ยท Career Readiness
Donor Action

Community sponsors closed the semester gap

Three local sponsors covered a remaining tuition balance for two graduating seniors, preventing stop-out risk and preserving graduation timelines.

January 2026 ยท Sponsor Coalition
27 Qualified students currently waiting
31 Days Until spring scholarship deadline
$18,400 Additional funding needed this cycle
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Organization / Scholar Photo

2009
IRS Certified
Our Mission

Investing in South Carolina's Next Generation

The Chi Iota Iota Scholarship Fund, Inc. is a non-profit corporation with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Our mission is to raise money for college scholarships for high school seniors residing in the Midlands area of South Carolina.

Established on April 28, 2008, we provide college scholarships to high school seniors of Fairfield, Lexington, and Richland counties who have been accepted into a bachelor's degree program. The organization received its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS on March 19, 2009.

"We sponsor a variety of social events in the Midlands area of South Carolina in order to raise money for our scholarships โ€” creating opportunity one scholar at a time."
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Scholarship Awards
Scholarships for high school seniors accepted into accredited bachelor's degree programs.
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Fundraising Events
Annual social events in the Columbia Midlands that generate funds for our scholarship pool.
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Community Investment
Serving Fairfield, Lexington & Richland counties โ€” building a stronger South Carolina.
Fundraising Events

How We Raise Scholarship Funds

Our signature events bring the Columbia community together and directly fund college scholarships for deserving students.

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Jun
20
Upcoming

Secret Garden Wine & Music IV Festival

๐ŸŽค Featuring Raheem Devaughn
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, June 20, 2026  ยท  5:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia SC
๐Ÿ‘” Garden Chic Elegance  ยท  21+ Event  ยท  Rain or Shine

An enchanting evening within a hidden oasis of lush greenery. Enjoy live R&B music, delicious food and drinks, a cigar lounge, a DJ for dancing under the stars, and so much more. "The Secret Garden" promises to be unforgettable.

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Feb
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Past Event

All Black Scholarship Affair 2026

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, Feb 7, 2026  ยท  8:00 PM โ€“ 1:00 AM
๐Ÿ“ R2i2 Conference Center, 753 Fashion Dr, Columbia SC

An upscale All Black Affair raising funds for the XII Scholarship Fund. Proceeds directly support college scholarships for Midlands-area high school seniors.

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2025 Scholarship Recipients

Meet Our Scholars

These exceptional students from Fairfield, Lexington, and Richland counties represent the future of South Carolina.

S1
2025 Scholar
University / College
Class of 2025
Scholarship Recipient
S2
2025 Scholar
University / College
Class of 2025
Scholarship Recipient
S3
2025 Scholar
University / College
Class of 2025
Scholarship Recipient

Full scholar profiles are managed through the Admin Portal. Contact us to nominate a deserving student or learn more about past recipients.

Flagship Scholar Story

From Pressure to Purpose

This is what your support does in real life. Not theory. Not slogans. A real student. A real turning point. A measurable outcome.

Arianna Johnson ยท Richland County

โ€œXII did not just write a check. They gave me room to breathe, to focus, and to finish strong.โ€

Before

Accepted to college, but carrying a tuition gap and high textbook costs that threatened enrollment momentum.

During

Received scholarship support and mentorship touchpoints from the XII network across the first academic year.

After

Maintained Dean's List performance, secured a paid internship, and now mentors younger students in her hometown.

3.7 GPA ยท First-year performance
Paid Internship ยท Career pathway secured
1 Scholar Mentor ยท Legacy passed forward
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Brotherhood Commitments

Join the Monthly Legacy Fund

Recurring support builds predictable scholarship power. Choose your commitment level and help fund scholars all year long.

Steward
$50/month

Covers books and academic supplies for one scholar each semester.

Keeper of Legacy
$500/month

Helps sustain deep scholarship funding and high-impact scholar outcomes.

143 active recurring donors
12 chapters represented
91% 12-month retention rate target
Chapter Momentum

The Legacy Challenge Is Live

Chapters, brothers, alumni, and community circles are competing to fund the next class of scholars. This is collective pride with measurable receipts.

#1

Chi Iota Iota

Columbia, SC ยท 42 recurring donors

$18,900 / $25,000 challenge goal
#2

Midlands Alumni Circle

Regional donor coalition ยท 29 recurring donors

$14,240 / $20,000 challenge goal
#3

Fairfield-Richland Uplift Team

Community sponsors ยท 18 recurring donors

$9,870 / $15,000 challenge goal
Challenge Clock ยท 21 Days Left

Fund the final stretch of this scholarship cycle.

The top chapter at cycle close will sponsor a named scholar cohort and receive recognition at the next signature fundraiser.

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Our Sponsors

Organizations that Invest in Our Mission

Thank you to the sponsors who made our 2026 All Black Scholarship Affair possible.

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Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear From You

For scholarship inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or general information โ€” reach out anytime.

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Mailing Address
PO Box 23071
Columbia, SC 29224
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Tax Status
IRS 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt
Donations are tax-deductible

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