Submitted by Kate Quinones
BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY SECURES NEW ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
Funding from Seeking Insights for Solutions, Inc. to Ease Financial Gaps for Students
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 27, 2026) – Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) recently secured a $30,000 gift from Seeking Insights for Solutions (SIS), Inc. to create a new endowed scholarship aimed at helping students bridge the financial gap and remain focused on completing their degrees.
The agreement, signed during a special presentation at the B.J. Moore Center for Faculty Innovation, establishes a permanent endowment account that will provide annual scholarships to deserving students.
University leaders say this investment by SIS provides meaningful assistance that allows students to concentrate on academics, leadership development and timely graduation.
“This $300,000 investment embodies more than financial support – it represents opportunity,” said Dr. Sherry Paramore, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Bethune-Cookman University. “By helping bridge the financial gap, this investment enables our students to remain focused on their academic journey and fully engage in the campus experience.”
Following the signing ceremony on February 19, SIS representatives toured the historic home of Mary McLeod Bethune, whose legacy of expanding access to education continues to guide B-CU’s mission.
“What began as a conversation in December 2025 has now materialized into a lasting legacy that will support two deserving Bethune-Cookman University students each year,” added Dr. DeShanna Brown, Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement at B-CU. “The Seeking Insights for Solutions (SIS) Endowed Scholarship reflects the power of vision, partnership, and a shared commitment to transforming lives – today and for generations to come.”
B-CU plans to award the first two recipients of the Seeking Insights for Solutions (SIS) Endowed Scholarship in the Fall of 2026.
For more information about supporting student scholarships at Bethune-Cookman University, visit www.Cookman.edu.
About Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU)
Founded in 1904 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Bethune-Cookman University is a private, historically Black university in Daytona Beach, Florida. With a mission to develop global leaders committed to service, B-CU continues to empower students through academic excellence, innovative programs, and a rich tradition of cultural and community engagement.
About Seeking Insights for Solutions (SIS), Inc.
Seeing a need for energetic, nonprofit work toward social justice, Seeking Insights for Solutions (SIS), Inc. formed its organization in the summer of 2020 following George Floyd's death to provide sensible solutions. We've consistently grown since then, all thanks to the helping hands of our amazing community of women.
SIS is now an independent 501.c.3 with over 60 members, just about half Black and half White. Our standing Committees include Fun & Fellowship, Outreach, Fundraising, Scholarship, Both Sides of the Bridge, Communications, Membership and Book Club.
Please visit our website for more information and to become a member.
