Mission
A 501c3 non-profit that provides resources and support for the Institutes of Innovation and Information established at South Carolina’s seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
Purpose
Through the leadership and vision of State Senator John L. Scott, Jr., the South Carolina General Assembly appropriated $18 million in 2021 towards the development of educational institutes at each of South Carolina’s seven HBCUs. Each institute was established with specific focuses and disciplines united to increase opportunities and exposure for their student bodies on campus and the surrounding community.
The SCiii Foundation was established to support and assist the efforts of the seven established institutions by providing funding, resources, and network partnerships with leaders in the business and philanthropic community.
The SCiii Foundation provides the private partnership needed to fully maximize the capabilities and impact of each of the established institutes.
The institutes
SC State University
BECT PURPOSE: To foster innovation and educational opportunities related to fields and industries associated with Business Science, Environmental Science, Communication Studies, and Transportation.
Benedict College
BEST PURPOSE: To foster innovation and educational opportunities related to fields and industries associated with careers in business, entrepreneurship, science and technology.
Allen University
BIC PURPOSE: To foster innovation and educational opportunities related to fields and industries associated with careers fostering civility in South Carolina communities.
Morris College
NITS PURPOSE: To foster innovation and educational opportunities related to fields and careers focused on Network Information Technology and Network Security.
Vorhees College
RCD PURPOSE: To foster innovation and educational opportunities related to fields and industries associated with careers in rural community development.
Claflin University
TITAN PURPOSE: To foster innovation and educational opportunities related to fields and industries associated with careers in teaching and nursing.
Clinton College
WACH PURPOSE: To foster innovation and educational opportunities related to fields and industries associated with careers fostering communities’ wellness and health.
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INSTITUTES OF INNOVATION AND INFORMATION