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Scholarship Donor Details
Donations play a vital role in the success of IBIA. When you choose to give, you become part of a greater mission empowering youth with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to create a brighter future for themselves and for the world we all live in.
Read more below to learn how your support makes a difference.
2026 RECOVER & RISE
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
Spring 2026
SPONSORED BY:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is IBIA? I Believe I Am, Inc (IBIA), is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) program created to impact youth during their senior high school and college freshman years based on the IBIA Mission: "Equip youth with SELF-LOVE, UNITY, RECOVERY, and FINANCIAL literacy, to develop confident leaders, empowered to build strong communities and create a positive global impact."
Who is CLA? Courageous Leadership Alliance (CLA) is a diverse innovative team, driven by a mission to serve. We believe the organization and mission are only as successful as its highly performing people. CLA provides organizational leaders with innovative strategies and insights, to propel both people and mission towards success and achievement. CLA serves companies and organizations globally, through development, training, & consulting, to shape organizational culture. CLA is passionate about helping youth embrace healthy emotional and mental health habits.
What is the Recover & Rise Scholarship? A scholarship for high school seniors with a strong commitment to academic excellence, personal development & a deep passion for promoting mental health wellness for themselves, their peers, and their communities
What is the 2026 Scholarship Goal? To award at least THREE scholarships to selected high school Senior applicants.
How does my donation help? Your donation will support the expansion of our 2026 scholarship fund and the development of in-person and virtual resources to advance the IBIA mission and CLA community's mental and emotional wellness initiatives.
Are there any donations incentives? We have designed four donation tiers for both individual and business/corporate donors. Learn more
Donation Tiers and Incentives!
Below are gift descriptions available for each donation tier.
*Please note: A separate email will follow each donation for the donor's gift selection.
BRONZE TIER
$25-$50 Donation
A Choice Of One Item Below:
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IBIA or CLA T-shirt
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Cultural Print Face Mask
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Cultural Art Puzzle
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Motivational Candle
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Book of Choice by Author: Todd Simmons
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Youth Affirmation Book (Various Titles)
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Book: Letters to a Young Brother by Hill Harper
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Book: Letters to a Young Sister by Hill Harper
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Mental Health Book for Teens (Various Titles)
Individual Incentives
Choose your gift!
GOLD TIER
$100-$250 Donation
A Choice Of One Item Below:
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Book for your choice signed by Author: Todd Simmons
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Drink Ware Set
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Cultural Art Blanket
PLATINUM TIER
$250-$500 Donation
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Two items from Bronze and or Gold Tier Incentives
DIAMOND TIER
$500+Donation
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Four items from the Bronze, Gold, and or Platinum Incentives
Business & Corporate Incentives
Choose your gift!
BRONZE TIER:
$100-$250 Donation
A Choice Of One Item Below:
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Business Logo Advertisement on IBIA & CLA website for 30 days
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Business mentioned/tagged in four IBIA & CLA social media posts
GOLD TIER
$250-$500 Donation
A Choice Of One Item Below:
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Business Logo on IBIA & CLA websites for 60 days
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Business mentioned/tagged in eight IBIA & CLA social media posts
PLATINUM TIER
$500-$1000 Donation
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Business tag in Scholarship announcement, marketing & testimonials
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Discounted CLA Organization Training
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Business video pop-up message on IBIA website for 60 days
DIAMOND TIER
$1000 + Donation
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Business Logo Advertisement on IBIA & CLA website for 90 days
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Three items from the Gold and Platinum tiers
