"Connecting with peers in Ghana didn't just change how I see the world—it changed how I see myself and my heritage. It gave me a purpose I didn't know I was looking for."
— Petersburg High School Cohort Alumnus
Critical Campaign Deadline: **December 31, 2026**
Your contribution directly funds heritage exploration and global cross-cultural learning frameworks. Choose a tier below to anchor your support.
Fully underwrites the entire journey, instructional materials, and passport acquisition for one individual Petersburg Scholar. Includes direct cohort updates and student impact reports.
Covers full international travel insurance, visa processing fees, and mandatory vaccination protocols for two students.
Funds regional educational workshops, historic site admission fees, and learning modules within the Petersburg community framework.
Supplies complete curriculum binders, technological assets, and digital media access tools for cross-continental video sessions.
EIN: 39-3326841 • 100% of proceeds go directly to student programming.
Sankofa Scholars is about opening doors that many of our students have never been told they deserve to walk through. Your donation directly supports Petersburg high school students as they explore African history, culture, and global citizenship through immersive education and exchange.
This isn’t charity—it’s investment. An investment in confidence, identity, and leadership for young people who will carry what they learn far beyond the trip itself.
When you give, you’re helping students see the world differently—and see themselves as part of it.