"Securing Brighter Futures"
Since 1952
Brighter Futures
Scholarship Donors:
($15,000 and above)
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Altria
Appalachian Power
Bank of America
BB&T
Beazley Foundation
Dollar Tree Stores
Dominion Resources
Ferguson
Genworth Financial
Harris IT Services
HRH Charitable Fund
Landmark Media Enterprises
Luck Stone Corporation
Markel Corporation
Mars Foundation
Media General
Norfolk Southern
Northrup Grumman
OMNIPLEX World Services Corp.
SunTrust Banks
Universal Corporation
UPS (FIHE)
Vulcan Materials Company
The Wachovia Wells Fargo
Foundation
Affiliate Scholarship
Donors
($5,000 - $14,999)
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Burlington Industries Foundation
Ted and Laura Lee Chandler
Goodman & Company
Garland and Agnes Taylor Gray Foundation
Anne and Til Hazel
McGuireWoods
Mercer
Union First Market Bankshares Corp.
WItt Mares
Endowed Scholarships:
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Mrs. N. Chisholm Barnhart
Lea Booth
Beese & Walter Craigie
T. Justin Moore
John D. Munford
The Nunnally Family
Robins Family
Donald G. and Barbara Smith
Virginia Scholars Fund
VFIC 50th Anniversary
VFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
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The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges' named scholarship program allows a corporation, foundation or individual to have one or more students at each of the VFIC's 15 member institutions selected as recipients of their scholarship. In addition to making an independent higher education possible for students who otherwise would not be able to attend, the program allows organizations to develop meaningful long-term relationships with students and "see" the positive effects of their philanthropic dollars. To establish a new named scholarship or to ask a question about current scholarships, email Mary-Beth Johnson, VFIC Vice President. For the 2009-10 year, the VFIC awarded approx. $1.1 million in designated scholarship funds to our member colleges. These funds provided 604 students with opportunities to further their education at our member colleges and universities. Our hope is that, in the future, even greater numbers of students will benefit through partnerships with these and other supporters of Virginia's independent higher education. Scholarship programs are administered by the financial aid offices at the VFIC colleges and universities. See Financial Aid Offices for more information.
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2010-11 Brighter Futures Scholarship Donors |
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ALTRIA SCHOLARS (This scholarship is now based on nomination by the President of the member college.) At time of nomination: students are sophomores with demonstrated financial need, academic promise, minimum 3.0 GPA and and plan to be studying on-campus during Junior year. Students majoring in Accounting, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or Physics who demonstrate leadership potential/skills and exhibit career/work-life skills, including adaptability, collaboration and an orientation toward work excellence. Special consideration given to historically underserved populations. |
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APPALACHIAN POWER SCHOLARS |
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BANK OF AMERICA SCHOLARS Scholarships for students interested in pursuing careers in teaching (k-12) |
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BB&T SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with financial need and academic promise. |
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BEAZLEY FOUNDATION SCHOLARS |
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DOLLAR TREE STORES SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with financial need and academic promise. |
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DOMINION RESOURCES SCHOLARS Scholarships for students majoring in the sciences or pre-engineering. |
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FERGUSON SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with financial need and promise. |
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GENWORTH FINANCIAL Brighter Futures Scholarships funded by Genworth Foundation Scholarships for graduates of Partnership for the Future. |
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HARRIS IT SERVICES CORPORATION SCHOLARS |
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HRH Charitable Fund SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with a declared major in Marketing, Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or related fields. |
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LANDMARK MEDIA ENTERPRISES SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with financial need and academic promise. |
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LUCK STONE SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with financial need and academic promise. |
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MARKEL SCHOLARS Scholarships for graduates of Partnership for the Future. |
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| MARS FOUNDATION SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with financial need and academic promise. |
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MEDIA GENERAL SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with financial need and academic promise. |
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NORFOLK SOUTHERN SCHOLARS |
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with financial need and show academic promise. |
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OMNIPLEX WORLD SERVICES CORPORATION SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need, academic promise with priority given to students from under-represented populations. |
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SUNTRUST SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with financial need and academic promise. |
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UNIVERSAL CORPORATION SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with financial need and academic promise. |
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with financial need and academic promise. |
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VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with financial need and academic promise. |
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THE WACHOVIA WELLS FARGO FOUNDATION SCHOLARS Scholarship for students majoring in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Mathematics. |
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In their own words ...
Norfolk Southern “It is a great honor to have been chosen as a VFIC / Norfolk Southern Scholar out of the many peers in the (VFIC) member colleges. This scholarship will afford me the opportunity to pursue an internship outside of my hometown this summer because the money I am saving on tuition will cover my living expenses in a different city. This scholarship will also allow me to interact with individuals involved with the VFIC, expanding my knowledge base and potential opportunities for future learning and employment.” _____________________
Norfolk Southern “Attending college can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a person’s life; but, for some of us, it can also be one of the most expensive. Students are burdened with not only the rigors of their academic course load, but also with financial worries. Through the extraordinary generosity of Norfolk Southern and the dedication of the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, I can now worry less about finances, and focus more on my studies. Moreover, being able to call myself a VFIC/Norfolk Southern Scholar is such a tremendous honor that I will consistently devote my greatest effort into being the best student that I can. It is beyond flattering to be the recipient of such a prestigious recognition. In addition to the financial assistance, the Norfolk Southern Scholarship will provide even more motivation for me in my future academic pursuits. I am eternally thankful for this award and pledge to continue my efforts in making the best of this wonderful opportunity. I express my sincerest thanks for this scholarship; it is worth more than can be explained.” ________________________
Norfolk Southern "Being recognized as a VFIC/Norfolk Southern Scholar is a tremendous honor. It is a privilege to now be associated with these two prestigious organization. I am truly indebted to Norfolk Southern for helping me continue to pursue my liberal arts education at Washington and Lee University. Additionally, the potential access to career enhancing opportunities through the VFIC will allow me to further develop as an aspiring professional. I am so thankful for this incredible display of generosity and promise to proudly represent both the VFIC and Norfolk Southern in the future." |
