Bell's 41st Annual
College Scholarship Gala
The Crossing: Voices Unbound
Built Between Worlds · Bold Enough to Be Heard
Nearly Five Decades
of Opening Doors
For 47 years, Multicultural Career Intern Program has stood at the intersection of ambition and opportunity — guiding college-bound seniors from Washington’s most diverse communities toward futures that once felt out of reach.
Each May, our College Scholarship Gala convenes the civic, diplomatic, and philanthropic leaders whose generosity makes that work possible. It is an evening of recognition, solidarity, and forward motion.
This year, we gather at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. — a venue befitting the ambition and the accomplishment we celebrate.
“Built Between Worlds. Bold Enough to Be Heard.”
Our 2026 theme, The Crossing: Voices Unbound, honors the courage it takes to move — across borders, across generations, across the limits others set. It is the story of our students. It is the story of Washington itself.
Join us in honoring the voices that refuse to be quiet, and the crossings that made them possible.
An extraordinary night at the Embassy of France — Washington’s most distinguished setting for a gala equal parts celebration and transformation. A gathering of civic, diplomatic, and business leadership uniting in a Circle of Giving to champion the city’s most promising young scholars.
Live
Performances
An evening of artistry woven throughout — student performers and featured artists who embody the spirit of The Crossing.
Silent
Auction
Curated offerings reflecting Washington’s culture, luxury, and community — bidding begins at the VIP reception hour.
Scholarship
Awards
The heart of the evening — a solemn and joyful ceremony honoring scholars who crossed every barrier to be here.
Video
Testimonials
Cinematic student stories that stop the room. Voices that remind every guest exactly why they came.
Circle
of Giving
A collective moment of generosity — the room joins together to fund the next generation of MCIP scholars in real time.
Seated
Gala Dinner
An exquisite dining experience befitting the Embassy — where conversation, cuisine, and community converge.
They didn’t simply survive the transition.
The crossing built them.
2026 Gala Theme · The Crossing: Voices Unbound
Join Washington’s civic, diplomatic, and philanthropic leadership for an evening that changes lives — and celebrates forty-one years of doing so.
- One seat at the gala dinner
- Awards ceremony access
- Evening program & reception
- One seat at the gala dinner
- Full evening program & reception
- Awards ceremony access
- Circle of Giving participation
- Reserved table for ten guests
- Premium seating
- Recognition in gala program
- Front-access premium seating
- Private 1-hour networking before the gala
- Signature cocktail & live performance
- Valet parking included
- Curated gift bag
- Silent auction early access
Become a
Sponsor
All sponsorships include gala seating, brand recognition, and an ongoing relationship with MCIP leadership. VIP access is included where noted. Sponsorship directly funds scholarships for Washington’s college-bound seniors.
3101 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
mcipoffice@gmail.com
(301) 642-3579
mcip.org
| Tier | Investment | VIP Tickets | GA Tickets | Key Perks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquee Sponsor | $15,000 | 10 | 5 | Exclusive “Presented By” event designation · Prominent logo placement across all event materials · VIP reception access & premium seating · Dedicated social media feature · Guaranteed speaking or award presentation · On-site activation or vendor table · Invitation to student scholarship gala |
| Pathway Sponsor | $10,000 | 8 | 4 | Logo on event materials & digital promotions · Stage recognition · Premium seating · Social media spotlight · VIP hour access · Branded item in guest gift bags |
| Bridge Sponsor | $7,500 | 6 | 3 | Signage & web recognition · Premium seating · Social media mention · VIP hour access · Verbal recognition during program |
| Voice Sponsor | $5,000 | 4 | 2 | Logo on event signage & website · Program listing as supporting partner · Premium seating |
| Table Sponsor | $3,000 | $350 upgrade available | 10 | Reserved table for group · Name recognition in program · $350 VIP upgrade available |
Supported by civic, philanthropic, and education leaders committed to expanding student opportunity.