Support for Bahari School of Ministry strengthens a global learning community committed to heritage-grounded education, ethical leadership, and service to the world. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Bahari raises funds to expand student access through scholarships and to advance the research that shapes our mission.
Areas of Impact
Every contribution fuels opportunities for learners whose work will impact communities, congregations, and cultural institutions across the African world and the wider diaspora.
Scholarship Giving
Scholarship giving opens doors for students who bring talent, purpose, and lived experience to their studies. Donor support allows Bahari to award institutional scholarships that honor leaders such as Augusta Mayes Jr. and Richard D. Weedman, along with awards that uplift adult learners and African-descended men preparing for service. These funds relieve financial barriers and affirm the potential of each student to excel.
Research Support
Research support enables faculty and students to pursue original inquiry in areas central to Bahari’s academic identity. This includes studies in African maritime history, cultural leadership, digital ministry, arts integration, global community practice, and innovations in online education. Donations help expand access to digital archives, strengthen research training, and make possible collaborative projects with institutions around the world.
A Lasting Legacy
Gifts to Bahari create lasting impact by cultivating learners and scholars who will carry forward traditions of knowledge, service, and cultural stewardship. Each contribution, whether large or small, advances the work of a university dedicated to educating leaders grounded in heritage and prepared for global engagement.
"Giving sustains the work of learning and discovery, turning generosity into opportunity and opportunity into lasting impact."