"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
HRH Charitable Fund
Landmark Media Enterprises
Luck Stone Corporation
Markel Corporation
Mars Foundation
Media General
Norfolk Southern
OMNIPLEX World Services Corp.
SunTrust Banks
Universal Corporation
UPS (FIHE)
Vulcan Materials Company
Wells Fargo
Affiliate Scholarship
Donors
($5,000 - $14,999)
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Burlington Industries Foundation
Camp Foundation
Camp-Younts Foundation
Ted and Laura Lee Chandler
Dixon Hughes Goodman
Fleet Laboratories
Garland & Agnes Taylor Gray Foundation
Anne and Til Hazel
McGuireWoods
Union First Market Bank
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 FY 2011, the VFIC awarded approx. $1.04 million in designated scholarship funds to our member colleges. These funds provided 637 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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2011-12 Brighter Futures Scholarship Donors |
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ALTRIA SCHOLARS |
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| Anonymous Foundation SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with financial need and academic promise from the Washington DC metro area including specified areas in Virginia and Maryland. |
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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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COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA Scholarships for under-represented students with demonstrated financial need and academic promise from the Columbia Gas of Virginia /NISource service areas. |
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DOLLAR TREE 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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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 from the Washington, DC metropolitan area with demonstrated 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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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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UPS SCHOLARS |
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VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY SCHOLARS Scholarships for students with financial need and academic promise. |
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WELLS FARGO SCHOLARS Provided by Wells Fargo Bank, these scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need and academic promise from traditionally under-served populations and majoring in Business, Accounting, Economics or Math. |
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2012-2013 Norfolk Southern Scholars |
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Randolph-Macon College, Class of 2013 "Being named a VFIC / Norfolk Southern Scholar is my greatest academic accomplishment. I am honored to be among a select few business students representing Norfolk Southern Corporation. This scholarship will help me to continue my rigorous academic endeavors as a business student at Randolph-Macon College. It is humbling to be a recipient of such a prestigious award and to realize that hard work is recognized and rewarded. I feel that this achievement will have a vast impact on my career opportunities after college in a highly competitive world. Being named a VFIC Norfolk Southern Scholar will hopefully provide me with career and internship opportunities as I complete my education at Randolph-Macon. I am elated to have been chosen and will continue to strive for excellence." |
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Emory & Henry College, Class of 2013 "I am truly blessed to be recognized as a VFIC/Norfolk Southern Scholar. Having the opportunity to attend Emory & Henry College has allowed me to learn much more than my major accounting classes. Being a member of a liberal arts community has taught me to always be myself and try to make a positive contribution to our society. THis scholarship will play a big part in my continuance of obtaining my college education. I have several interests that can lead me into my future career path. By acquiring an accounting degree, there are numerouse opportunities in this field. My two main career interests are the banking industry and financial advising. After graduation, I am going to keep my mind open to new ideas and apply for any openings that come my way. I am very grateful to be honored with this prestigious award." |
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Washington and Lee University, Class of 2013 "Being named a VFIC / Norfolk Southern Scholar is a tremendous honor, one that means a great deal to both my family and me. This scholarship will allow me to have access to opportunities I couldn't have previously dreamed of and for that I am forever appreciative of the VFIC and Norfolk Southern. This scholarship is an incredible gift and will allow me to stay at Washinton and Lee University and coninue to experience the liberal arts education that I desire. From the perspective of a student from Virginia who chose to remain in-state, receiving this scholarship evokes a feeling of pride in the Commonwealth of Virginia and a liberal arts education, affording me a greater chance to stay within the state." |
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2011-2012 Norfolk Southern Scholars |
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Hampden-Sydney College, Class of 2012 "I am really thankful to have been selected as a VFIC/Norfolk Southern Scholar. The Scholarship has helped provide me with a great liberal arts education at Hampden-Sydney College. Being a Norfolk Southern Scholar shows me that companies today support and understand the benefits of a liberal arts education in the work force. I am looking forward to the opportunity of exploring internships with Norfolk Southern and all the doors it may open for me." |
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Virginia Wesleyan College, Class of 2012 "Being a VFIC/Norfolk Southern Scholar to me means that I am a member of a very select group of individuals that have been chosen based on their potential to have a positive influence in the business world. The impact that this will have on my education and access to other opportunities is that being a part of this select group will open doors for opportunities that may not have otherwise been available to me. This in turn will assist me in networking with companies not only in the Hampton Roads area but nationwide. Being a VFIC / Norfolk Southern Scholar will set me apart from my peers which will allow me to have a step up on the competition in this highly competitive job market. This is a very special opportunity that will be very beneficial in my future endeavors." |
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University of Richmond, Class of 2012 "Receiving this scholarship is an honor. After being recognized by one of the largest transportation companies for my efforts as a business student, I now have confidence in my abilities to apply my education to the business environment after college. With the possibilities of internships and future recognitions for my hard work, I look forward to my career and the continual pursuit of my academic interests even after graduation. Thank you!" |
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THANK YOU!
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General Scholarship Information Apply for a Competitive Scholarship Donate a scholarship or give to a specific program Scholarships Gifts: ________________________ In their own words ... ALTRIA SCHOLARS Quotes from student "thank you" letter to Altria:
VFIC/Altria Leadership
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VFIC/Altria Leadership "The Altria Leadership Scholarship means I am able to stay at Hollins for four years to pursue a double major in economics and international studies with a certificate in leadership studies, instead of settling for a degree in three years for affordability’s sake. It means that I may take full advantage of the opportunities that are given for me. It means I may focus my efforts on the classes, internships, seminars, books, and presentations that will guarantee my position as a successful leader in my community and beyond. I look forward to following up with you on how this scholarship has impacted my success in the coming years." ________________________
VFIC/Altria Leadership "I just want to start off by saying thank you for providing me with this scholarship to help further my education. Coming from a small community and small family that consists of just me and my mother, I never thought that I would get the chance to go off to college instead of staying at home. I have found out that with hard work and determination anything is possible." ________________________
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