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Scholarships

Since 2006, the VFCCE has awarded over $650,000 in scholarships to 240 students. The foundation seeks to provide access to education for all Virginians. With awards ranging from $500 to $10,000, the scholarship program continues to grow and help students across the state enroll in community college and pursue academic and career success.

Kathy Camper Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship

Created by friends and family to honor a long-time information technology staff member with Virginia's Community Colleges, this scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing careers in information technology or childhood education. One scholarship of $2,400 will be awarded. |

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The John T. Casteen III Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship -

One scholarship will be awarded to a full-time community college student attending any Virginia Community College who plans to transfer to the University of Virginia.|

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The Hon. Gerald Baliles Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship

Three scholarships are awarded to first-time college students at Patrick Henry Community College to recognize Governor Gerald Baliles' many contributions to the improvement of education for all Virginians. |

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Valley Proteins Fellows Program

Ten extraordinary second-year students attending a Virginia Community College will be selected for the new Valley Proteins Fellows Program. This prestigious scholarship will award up to $5,000 for tuition, books, fees and expenses. In addition to the generous award, the Fellows Program will provide recipients with the opportunity to share in special experiences to enhance their academic and leadership potential.  |

Closed for 2012

The Eva T. Hardy Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship

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Three scholarships will be awarded to meritorious community college students who demonstrate potential for public service and civic leadership. |

Closed for 2012

Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association Scholarship

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Established in partnership with the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association, this scholarship is awarded every two years to a student admitted to a nursing program who has demonstrated ability and commitment to enter the practice of nursing. | Check back in 2013

Other Named Scholarships & Special Funds

The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education is grateful to the donors and supporters who have established the following scholarships:

A/E/C Industry Scholarship
Curtis & Patricia Dougans Scholarship
Institute of Real Estate Management Scholarship
Kathy Camper Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship
Glenn DuBois Student Success Fund
Jean and Stephen Eitelman Scholarship
Barbara and Mark Fried Great Expectations Scholarship
Anne Holton Legacy Fund
Jonathan Alje Toxopeus Scholarship
Alfred and Dottie Whitt Scholarship

For more information, contact:
The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education
101 North 14th Street, 15th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219

Dr. Jennifer Sager Gentry
Executive Director
jgentry@vccs.edu
804-819-4962

Ms. Anne McCaffrey
Director of Development & Scholarships
amccaffrey@vccs.edu
804-819-5396

Scholarship Highlight

VFCCE seeks to support every student who dreams of attaining a higher education.

"This scholarship will allow me to better myself, and teaches me to return the favor one day."

Laleh Hami, Class of 2012
John Casteen Commonwealth Legacy Scholar
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
(transferring to UVA)

"All the accolades I have received have fractional meaning when compared to lives touched because of the fellowship."

Danny Hazelwood, Class of 2012
Valley Proteins Fellow
New River Community College
(transferring to Virginia Tech)

Make an online donation to the VFCCE

VFCCE
Dr. Jennifer Gentry
101 N. 14th Street, 15th Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
jgentry@vccs.edu
804-819-4962

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