Valley Proteins Fellows

The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) has selected 10 outstanding students to be part of the inaugural class of Valley Proteins Fellows. The program is designed for high-achieving second year students at Virginia's Community Colleges.

In addition to covering the students' full tuition and fees, the fellows participate in a unique leadership curriculum - including a summer stipend to support a work internship or community service project - and they receive individualized assistance in obtaining financial aid and transferring to four-year universities.

Tonya Hamrick
Lord Fairfax

Danny Hazelwood
New River

Matthew Hart
Southwest Virginia

The program is made possible through the support of Valley Proteins, Inc., based in Winchester. "There's no question about it; these students are some of the best in Virginia and this fellowship will give them the tools to be even better and fulfill their incredibly high potential," said Julien G. Patterson, chairman of the VFCCE.

"Our company is honored to be the inaugural investor in this scholarship program," said Michael A. Smith, vice president of Valley Proteins, Inc.

Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia's Community Colleges, said "This program is a great example of the synergy that comes from joining together employers that are vested in the quality of tomorrow's Virginia workforce and the community colleges that elevate it every day."

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

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