2026 Gala

In April 2026, you have the chance to transform students' dreams into reality—not just by supporting their college journey, but by empowering their aspirations. Join us for an unforgettable evening devoted to making those dreams come true.

Discover the various sponsorship opportunities available.

How does the Promise @ San Jac Scholarship work?

Gala Student

It’s open to all in-district high school seniors, regardless of their high school GPA or household income.
Gala Student

Students are eligible if they live within the College’s taxing district when they graduate from high school. They must also enroll full-time.
Gala Student

Promise Scholars need to stay on top of deadlines and maintain a minimum GPA while enrolled.
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Your Time to Shine

Sponsorship Opportunities
We’re shifting the spotlight from college debt to dreams, and we need your help! Our goal is to ensure the Promise @ San Jac Scholarship and debt-free education is available for generations to come. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

 
$250,000 | 1 Available
Tax Benefit Amount: $245,500

Hospitality

  • Premier placement of three (3) tables for 10 (30 tickets total)
  • Sixty (60) guest drink tickets
  • Exclusive waitstaff for title sponsor tables

Brand Recognition

  • Event co-branding (ex: XYZ Company and San Jacinto College <GALA NAME>)
  • Prominent sponsor logo placement in Gala event promotion, including social media and email
  • Prominent title sponsor signage (banners) displayed throughout the Gala (provided by the sponsor)
  • Opportunity to provide item for Gala swag bag (400 count, provided by the sponsor )
  • Two (2) full-page advertisements in Gala program

Gala Profile

  • Verbal acknowledgement from the Gala stage
  • Opportunity to offer remarks from Gala stage or provide video remarks
  • Logo on on-site signage, and in Gala program and slideshow
  • One (1) over-sized star on Donor Lane

Media

  • Logo and web link on Gala website
  • Opportunity to provide promotional video for Gala website (provided by the sponsor)
  • Mention in all pre- and post-event public relations
  • Featured media release as Title Sponsor

$100,000 | 1 Available
Tax Benefit Amount: $97,000

Hospitality

  • Premier placement of two (2) tables for 10 (20 tickets total)
  • Forty (40) guest drink tickets

Brand Recognition

  • Event co-branding (ex: ... San Jacinto College <GALA NAME> presented by ABC Company)
  • Prominent sponsor logo placement in Gala event promotion, including social media and email
  • Opportunity to provide item for Gala swag bag (400
    count, provided by the sponsor )
  • One (1) full-page advertisement in Gala program

Gala Profile

  • Verbal acknowledgement from the Gala stage
  • Logo on on-site signage, and in Gala program and slideshow
  • One (1) star on Donor Lane

Media

  • Logo and web link on Gala website
  • Opportunity to provide promotional video for Gala website (provided by the sponsor)
  • Mention in all pre- and post-event public relations

$50,000 | 2 Available
Tax Benefit Amount: $47,600

Hospitality

  • Premier placement of two (2) tables for 8 (16 tickets total)
  • Thirty-two (32) guest drink tickets

Brand Recognition

  • Prominent sponsor logo in Gala event promotion, including social media and email
  • Opportunity to provide item for Gala swag bag (400 count, provided by the sponsor)
  • Half-page advertisement in Gala program

Gala Profile

  • Verbal acknowledgement from the Gala stage
  • Logo on on-site signage, Gala program and slideshow
  • One (1) star on Donor Lane

Media

  • Logo and web link on Gala website
  • Mention in pre- and post-event public relations

$25,000 | 5 Available
Tax Benefit Amount: $23,800

Hospitality

  • Premier placement of one (1) table for eight (8 tickets total)

Brand Recognition

  • Logo in Gala event promotion, including social media and email
  • Opportunity to provide item for Gala swag bag (400 count, provided by the sponsor)
  • Quarter-page advertisement in Gala program

Gala Profile

  • Acknowledgement from the Gala stage
  • Logo on on-site signage, and in Gala program and slideshow
  • One (1) star on Donor Lane

Media

  • Logo and web link on Gala website
  • Mention in pre- and post-event public relations

 

$15,000 | 5 Available
Tax Benefit Amount: $13,800

Hospitality

  • One (1) table for eight (8 tickets total)

Brand Recognition

  • Name in Gala event promotion, including social media and email
  • 1/8-page advertisement in Gala program

Gala Profile

  • Acknowledgement from the Gala stage
  • Logo recognition in on-site signage, and recognition in the Gala program and slideshow
  • One (1) star on Donor Lane

Media

  • Logo and web link on Gala website
  • Mention in pre- and post-event public relations

 

$7,500 | 15 Available
Tax Benefit Amount: $6,300

Hospitality

  • One (1) table for eight (8 tickets total)

Brand Recognition

  • Name in Gala event promotion, including social media and email

Gala Profile

  • Recognition in the Gala program and slideshow

Media

  • Logo and web link on Gala website

 

$5,000 | 10 Available
Tax Benefit Amount: $3,800

Hospitality

  • One (1) table for eight (8 tickets total)

Gala Profile

  • Recognition in the Gala program and slideshow

 

$2,5000 | 10 Available
Tax Benefit Amount: $1,900

Hospitality

  • Four (4) tickets to the Gala (4 tickets total)

Gala Profile

  • Recognition in the Gala program and slideshow

 

Specialty Sponsorships

 

$20,000 | 2 Available
Tax Benefit Amount: $18,800

Hospitality

  • One (1) table for eight (8 tickets total)

Brand Recognition

  • Logo in Gala event promotion, including social media and email
  • Opportunity to provide item for Gala swag bag (400 count, provided by the sponsor)

Gala Profile

  • Exclusive branding opportunity on after-party signage and invitations, featuring company logo
  • Recognition during the after-party
  • Opportunity to provide business information at the after-party
  • Acknowledgement from the Gala stage
  • Recognition in the Gala program and slideshow
  • One (1) star on Donor Lane

Media

  • Logo and web link on Gala website
  • Mention in pre- and post-event public relations

$15,000 | 2 Available
Tax Benefit Amount: $13,800

Hospitality

  • One (1) table for eight (8 tickets total)

Brand Recognition

  • Name in Gala event promotion, including social media and email

Gala Profile

  • Opportunity to brand front of punch wall with company logo (if single sponsor)
  • Opportunity to brand punch wall tissue paper
  • Opportunity to provide business information alongside all gift cards in the punch wall
  • Acknowledgement from the Gala stage
  • Recognition in the Gala program and slideshow
  • One (1) star on Donor Lane

Media

  • Logo and web link on Gala website
  • Mention in pre- and post-event public relations

$15,000 | 2 Available
Tax Benefit Amount: $13,800

Hospitality

  • One (1) table for eight (8 tickets total)

Brand Recognition

  • Inclusion in Gala event promotion, including social media and email

Gala Profile

  • Branded signage on each table
  • Acknowledgement from the Gala stage
  • Recognition in the Gala program and slideshow
  • One (1) star on Donor Lane

Media

  • Logo and web link on Gala website
  • Mention in pre- and post-event public relations

$10,000 | 1 Available
Tax Benefit Amount: $8,800

Hospitality

  • One (1) table for eight (8 tickets total)

Gala Profile

  • Logo on print materials
  • Recognition in the Gala program and slideshow
  • One (1) star on Donor Lane

$7,500 
Tax Benefit Amount: $6,300

Hospitality

  • One (1) table for eight (8 tickets total)

Gala Profile

  • Name and/or logo recognition on valet parking signage, and recognition in the Gala program and slideshow

$3,500 
Tax Benefit Amount: $2,900

Hospitality

  • Four (4) tickets to the Gala (one private table for 4, or 4 tickets total)

Gala Profile

  • Recognition in the Gala program and slideshow

$1,500 
Tax Benefit Amount: $1,200

Hospitality

  • Two (2) tickets to the Gala (2 tickets total)

Gala Profile

  • Logo on all 360° photo booth photos, and recognition in the Gala program and slideshow

$1,500 
Tax Benefit Amount: $1,200

Hospitality

  • Two (2) tickets to the Gala (2 tickets total)

Gala Profile

  • Logo on all photos taken in the photo booth, and recognition in the Gala program and slideshow

Underwriting Opportunities

 

$5,000 
Tax Benefit Amount: $4,400

Hospitality

  • Four (4) tickets to the Gala (one private table for 4, or 4 tickets total)

Gala Profile

  • Recognition in the Gala program and slideshow

Media

  • Logo and web link on Gala website
  • Mention in pre- and post-event public relations

$2,500 
Tax Benefit Amount: $2,200

Hospitality

  • Two (2) tickets to the Gala (2 tickets total)

Gala Profile

  • Recognition in the Gala program and slideshow

 

View it Back: Hollywood Nights Gala 2024

Take a trip down memory lane and relive the incredible night under the stars. This event was able to raise $680,000. Let's do it again in 2026!
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Lights, camera, action! Students got top billing at the San Jacinto College and LyondellBasell Hollywood Nights Gala presented by the Sinor Family on May 17. 

View the gala photo album

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Glitz and glam for a good cause: The San Jacinto College community decked out in tuxedoes and evening gowns to support Promise Scholars.
 

Contact Us

We would love to connect, so reach out with any questions you may have. 

You can find us at:
4624 Fairmont Parkway, Suite 210
Pasadena, TX 77504

Phone: 281-998-6104
Email: foundation@sjcd.edu
Robert Cage
Executive Director, Foundation
Phone
(281) 998-6368
Andrea Nguyen
Dir, Corp/Foundation Relations
Phone
(281) 998-6350x6104