For nearly twenty years, the Braves Scholarship Society (BSS) has been one of the most rewarding ways to become involved in Bradley Athletics. Composed of Bradley University alumni and friends of the University’s intercollegiate athletics program, the generosity of the members of the Braves Scholarship Society helps to support Bradley's 15 NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics programs. One of the most important benefits of becoming a Braves Scholarship Society member is the satisfaction of knowing that your support is helping to make the Bradley athletics program one of the nation's best.
The BSS Room is an exclusive men’s basketball pregame experience for BSS members and guests. The BSS Room is located on the court level of the Peoria Civic Center and can be accessed through the tunnel at center court. Credentials to the room will be provided at the beginning of the year and must be worn at all times and may not be given to another individual during the game. The room will be open 60 minutes before tip and will close immediately upon tipoff, and will reopen during halftime and close again immediately when the second half starts.
Priority points are used to …. These points affect a number of things – for example, Arch Madness hospitality, away-from-home tickets, postseason …).
The formula used to calculate the points is…
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5 points per $100 current-year Athletics giving
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5 points per $100 NIL giving
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2.5 points per $100 lifetime giving
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2 points per $100 Bradley University giving outside of Athletics
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1 point per season ticket purchased (i.e. four men’s basketball season tickets would equal four points)
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5 points as a Bradley University alumnus(one -time)
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10 points as Bradley University varsity letterwinner (one-time)
Any contribution made to a Bradley Athletics-related collective will count toward your priority status with the BSS. For example, if Kaboom! donates $5,000 to the Be Brave Collective and $15,000 to BSS, his total contributions would be $20,000 and therefore would qualify for the BSS Scholar Level. Visit them below.
What is the Braves Scholarship Society?
The Braves Scholarship Society (BSS) was established to recognize the unwavering generosity of our annual donors. Recognition in the BSS is reserved for those who have exhibited a commitment to the success of the Braves through unrestricted Athletics giving. As we strive for our student-athletes to compete at the greatest level, high-end annual support is encouraged and vital to our success.
What benefits do Braves Scholarship Society members receive?
BSS members have access to a number of exclusive benefits. Some benefits include, but are not limited to, reserved parking privileges, access to the BSS Room at all men’s basketball games, complimentary passes to special events, unique apparel, and Braves Club membership benefits at the highest level.
For more information, see benefits chart
What are the key dates for renewing / joining the Braves Scholarship Society?
· June 1 – Invoices will be provided to new and returning BSS members for the upcoming basketball season.
· October - Invoices must be paid by October 15 while tickets, credentials, and materials will be provided upon receipt of payment.
What is the Tax ID number for the Braves Scholarship Society?
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How can I pay for my BSS membership?
There are three ways you can pay for your membership:
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ONLINE - You can give online HERE
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MAIL - You can mail your donation to the address below
Bradley University Gift Records
Attn: Braves Scholarship Society
1501 W Bradley Ave
Peoria IL 61625
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ELECTRONIC TRANSFER - You can make an electronic transfer HERE
If none of these options are suitable, please reach out to the athletics department for assistance.
Where does my contribution to the Braves Scholarship Society go?
BSS contributions are considered unrestricted giving, and these funds go directly to benefit Bradley Athletics. These funds are typically used to benefit scholarships, athletics department operations, or programmatic enhancement.
