Dominion Energy’s HBCU Promise℠

In 2020, Dominion Energy committed $25 million to be shared by 11 historically black colleges and universities in Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina. The six-year “HBCU PromiseSM” program will support endowments, capital projects, operating expenses and educational programs in clean energy.

As part of our promise, we have created an additional $10 million scholarship fund for African American and underrepresented minority students across our service area. See how to apply.

Presidents’ Forum

Following the successful inaugural episode of the Presidents’ Forum, we are excited to announce the second installment of this three-part series titled, “One Year Later”.

Hear from Dr. Harold L. Martin, Sr., Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President of Benedict College, Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, President of Claflin University, and Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston, President of Norfolk State University as they discuss how the last year has impacted HBCU students and HBCU’s as they dealt with challenges surrounding social justice and the pandemic.

Judi Gatson of WIS News – NBC Columbia, S.C. will serve as the moderator.

Watch First Forum Here

About the Promise

We have partnered with HBCUs for nearly 40 years, offering volunteer and financial support. As we witness our country’s evolving conversation on race and social justice, we have been looking for ways that we can make a difference. We know that education, especially at our HBCUs, can serve as a springboard for social and economic mobility for many.

When selecting the institutions to receive funding as part of our HBCU PromiseSM, we looked at a range of factors, including locations where we have a lot of customers, past partnerships and opportunities to make an immediate impact. The recipients are:

We look forward to sharing information in the coming months and years, as our partner HBCUs implement programs, provide scholarships and make capital improvements.