Campbell University established the Trust Education Foundation, Inc. in 1971 to ensure that undergraduates and graduate level trust and investment management programs keep pace with the growing needs of the trust and investment industry.

Substantial contributions to the Foundation have been made over the years by financial institutions across the United State and by many interested individuals.  At this point funding is accomplished through contributions and sponsorships at various events hosted by the Foundation.

The Missions of the Foundation includes:

• Enhancing the name awareness of Campbell University’s Trust program in the industry.
   
• Provide undergraduate trust and investment management scholarships which are used to aid students with high academic achievement and financial need.
   
• Assist Campbell University with reviews of undergraduate and graduate level curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of the trust and investment industry.
   
• The annual sponsorship of the Trust Advisors Forum, the Southeastern Trust School, the Kenelm Foundation-Campbell University Wealth Managers Forum and other events.
   
• Supporting the placement of Campbell University graduates (permanent and internships) within the industry. This could include introductions, mentoring, providing intelligence to Campbell University staff, and actual hiring or suggesting the hiring of graduates.
   
• Support the effort of Campbell University to recruit students for the Trust program
   
• Solicit financial support for the Foundation from the industry to support the above mission.

The Board of Directors of the Trust Education Foundation is comprised of professionals from institutions in the financial services industry.  Their personal commitment to Campbell University and to the trust and investment profession has fostered the Foundation’s mission of providing timely and informative education to students and to industry.

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