When you give through the Amethyst Circle, you help put a JMU education within reach. You make students believe in their future.
Founded in 2021, this community of women raised more than $1 million for scholarships in its founding effort. Your generosity carries that commitment forward, easing the financial burden for students with dreams of their own. Read a member's story to learn what inspires their commitment to JMU students.
Join or renew with an annual gift of $2,500. Fulfill your commitment by December 31, 2027.
“This group of women is not afraid to aim big, to do something different. That resonates with me. As a teacher, as a mom, as a JMU grad, it’s like: yes, I need to do this.”
—Veronica Jennings (’84), Amethyst Circle Founder
Your impact
- Transform Dukes’ lives by providing renewable scholarships.
- Strengthen JMU’s student recruiting potential.
- Increase opportunities for JMU to receive funding from agencies who look first to see how many students with financial need we are already helping.
- Support women’s programming to further build women’s philanthropy.
Your benefits
- Network with other Amethyst Circle members.
- Shape The Amethyst Circle experience and additional benefits.
- Build women’s philanthropy at JMU and influence how women can collaborate to make a difference at the university.
- Meet JMU Amethyst Circle scholarship recipients.
- Celebrate our Amethyst Circle success at the our signature events: The Women for Madison Summit or Rally
Celebrating Women • Supporting Students • Sustaining JMU
Women for Madison is guided by the university's statement
on non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Events and
activities are open to all genders.
