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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Ways of Giving | Eastern Shore Community College

Ways of Giving/Opportunities to Give

Cash (usually in the form of a check) is the most common way to give. Gifts of cash can be deducted up to 50% of your adjusted gross income in the year you make the gift; any unused deduction can be deducted in any of the next five tax years. Please mail your check to the ESCC Foundation, 29300 Lankford Highway, Melfa, VA 23410

Stocks and Bonds are, next to cash, the most popular way of making a gift. Giving securities owned for more than a year creates an income tax deduction equal to the securities' cash value, while avoiding capital gain tax.

Real Estate or real property gifts are considered by the ESCC Foundation on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the property's marketability or the location's usefulness to the college among other factors. Please obtain professional advice regarding any tax benefits of giving real property.

Personal Property with a use in the college's educational programs are welcomed as Gifts in Kind (see below). Other valuable property such as antique furniture, works of art, or otherwise will be considered for acceptance by the ESCC Foundation. Please obtain professional advice regarding any tax benefits of giving personal property.

Gifts in Kind includes any tangible personal property which the college can use in its educational programs, such as some works of art, certain computer equipment, certain industrial equipment or machinery, books, school supplies, etc. Please contact Eve Belote to discuss a gift in kind at 757.789.1767 or ebelote@es.vccs.edu . Please also obtain professional advice regarding any tax benefits of giving personal property.

Honorary or Memorial gifts recognize special individuals, anniversaries or events. Memorial gifts recognize the lifetime accomplishments of those who have passed away. Honorary or memorial gifts can be unrestricted or designated for a specific use. A letter is sent to the surviving family mentioning the name of the donor, but not the amount of the gift. Named scholarships can be established through memorial / honorary gifts totaling $500 and endowed gifts totaling $10,000.

Your Gift's Impact

Unrestricted Gifts

Unrestricted gifts are allocated to the area of greatest need, as determined by the college administration and the Foundation's Board of Directors.

Endowment

Gifts to endowment create a fund designed to last forever. The Foundation invests all endowment gifts, drawing a limited amount from the return on the invested fund every year for the college's needs. The fund principal remains intact, and may increase with excess investment returns, to continue to provide for the college's needs in future years. Draws from endowment funds may be for the unrestricted needs of the college, or may be for specific purposes named by the donor of the fund.

Scholarships

Helping deserving individuals gain access to education at ESCC is the Foundation's greatest priority. Gifts to current scholarship funds are used now to help today's students pay college tuition and expenses. Gifts to a scholarship endowment create a fund designed to last forever, one that will provide scholarship assistance to students for years to come.

Planned Gifts for Eastern Shore Community College

Your Legacy for Your Community

Hope, achievement, fulfillment, and success - all these things come from an educated mind. Of course, so do more concrete necessities like nurses, accountants, and technicians. People on Virginia's Eastern Shore look to ESCC for the education and skills they need to succeed. Meanwhile, the community as a whole has come to depend on skilled workers who train in ESCC programs.

Whether the motive is gratitude for a good start in a career, or simple understanding that this college brings good things to our community by bringing out the best in its people, many citizens have acted to create a legacy for the college in their estate plans.

Keep your resources as long as you need them.

A bequest in your will - Look at some approaches that have worked for alumnae and friends of the school, complete with sample bequest language (click here).

Giving with retirement plans - By including ESCC in your IRA or 401(k) plans, you can make a gift without changing your will (click here).

Giving with life insurance. Find out more (click here).

Receive an income back from your gift.

A secure lifetime income - Charitable gift annuities provide both fixed and secure lifetime payments, and a gift to the school (click here).

An income with flexibility - Charitable remainder trusts can provide variable or fixed income for persons, and for a time period, chosen by you (click here).

Pass assets along to heirs more easily, at lower tax.

Giving with retirement plans:

click here

Join the Legacy Society

Several long-standing supporters of ESCC have joined the Legacy Society by including ESCC in their financial or estate planning and informing the school of their decision. Their gifts, large and small, take many different forms. Common to all planned gift donors is a desire to perpetuate their support for the college's mission to brighten their community's future.

Please let us know. By creating a legacy for your community here at ESCC/joining the Society, you lead by example. If you have included the school in your plans, or when you should do so, please let us know. Doing so creates no legal obligation, but simply allows us to say "thank you," and encourages others to follow your lead.

Please also let us know of any gift that you wish to designate for a particular use. Advance planning will help the college observe any restriction in a way that brings satisfaction to all concerned.

To inform the college and the foundation or your gift, or to hear more about giving, please contact Eve Belote, ESCC Foundation Executive Director, at 757-789-1767, or email ebelote@es.vccs.edu.

Source: Vccs

SWCC Educational Foundation, Inc. | SWCC-Southwest Virginia Community College

Welcome to the SWCC Educational Foundation, Inc.

The Southwest Virginia Community College Educational Foundation was founded in 1981 as a means of seeking needed funding for the college and students. The Foundation's purpose is to support the mission of the college and to help meet the needs of and provide opportunities for students, faculty and staff. The Foundation is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors representative of community leaders.

Since 1981, the Foundation's assets have grown significantly, which has enabled the Foundation to provide thousands of financial scholarships to deserving students from the college's service region of Buchanan, Dickenson (partial), Russell and Tazewell Counties. Gifts of cash, securities, bequests and trusts, equipment and services have been provided by individuals, families, foundations and service organizations.

The SWCC Community Center is the result of the $7.5 million Fulfill the Vision campaign funded by the private sector, and numerous gifts have been provided expressly for faculty and staff professional development, instructional equipment, cultural programming, endowed faculty chairs, and special events for students and the community.

All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible within the guidelines of the Internal Revenue Service.

Contact Information:

Susan Hagy
Educational Foundation Executive Director
Director of Major Gifts Campaign

King Community Center, Room K203
Phone: 276.964.7304
Email: Susan.Hagy@sw.edu

Annette McClanahan
Educational Foundation Office

King Community Center, Room K113
Phone: 276.964.7347
Fax: 276.964.7531
Email: annette.mcclanahan@sw.edu

Source: Sw

John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation Funds Scholarships to Assist Deserving University Students

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - For the ninth consecutive year, the John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation has pledged $50,000 to fund scholarships to deserving students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

"The Kenedy Memorial Foundation has had an immense impact on the lives of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi," said University President/CEO Dr. Flavius Killebrew. "Their consistent support to further education sets off a domino effect of progress for South Texas."

The 2013-2014 Kenedy Memorial Foundation Scholarship will benefit full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. To be eligible for the scholarships, recipients from the South Texas area must have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average and demonstrate financial need.

"Receiving the Kenedy Foundation Scholarship is a key component to my future success," said Jacquelyn Vaught, a Kenedy Memorial Scholarship recipient. "And, after having received the scholarship, I am confident that upon graduation I will be capable of teaching to the best of my ability, which would have only been possible with this financial assistance."

Since 2007, more than 240 students have been recipients of the Kenedy Memorial Foundation Scholarship. Each year, a Kenedy Memorial Foundation scholarship luncheon is held on campus giving honors students who receive Kenedy Memorial Foundation scholarships the opportunity to meet Kenedy Foundation members and to thank them for their generosity.

The Kenedy Memorial Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes. Founded in 1961 by Sarita Kenedy East, granddaughter of Mifflin Kenedy and Petra Vela Kenedy, the Foundation has donated more than $200 million to charitable causes and organizations in Texas. In South Texas, where the majority of its contributions have been made, the Foundation is one of the major charity contributors.

Source: Tamucc

Noack family gifts $20,000 for Blinn scholarship

September 19, 2013

Ruth Noack recently graduated from College's Licensed Vocational Nursing program

Less than a month after graduating from one of the most rigorous programs Blinn College offers, Ruth Noack is giving back to those who will follow in her footsteps.

The Blinn College Foundation recently accepted a $20,000 gift from Ruth Noack and her husband Steven to establish an endowed scholarship for students enrolled in Blinn's Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program. The scholarship will be awarded to an LVN student on the College's Brenham campus during the Spring/Summer semester who has demonstrated the ability, character and integrity necessary for a successful career in the nursing field.

Ruth Noack was recently one of 19 new nurses welcomed into the profession during the program's 51st annual pinning ceremony at the Dr. W.W. O'Donnell Performing Arts Center in August. She recently passed the National Council Licensing Examination using the knowledge and skills she learned from Blinn's state-recognized LVN program.

"Ruth knows first-hand the challenges that our LVN students face in achieving their dreams, and her genuine love for the nursing profession has been inspirational to her fellow students and to me," said Joe Al Picone, Blinn Foundation Board President. "I would like to thank Ruth and Steven for this endowed scholarship, which will give future nursing students the assistance they need to further their own goals and will strengthen our healthcare workforce for years to come."

Blinn's vocational nursing program consists of classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences, some of which begin at 6:30 a.m. Hospitals and other health care facilities throughout the Brenham and La Grange communities are utilized for clinical rotations. Students are expected to spend 35-40 hours each week in scheduled, attendance-mandatory activities.

The program's first semester includes 10 courses, and students must pass all their classes to advance to the next semester. To pass, students must score at least a 75 percent, and the program also features a strict attendance policy.

The Foundation supports programs and activities that enhance the quality of education for Blinn College students and expand the educational opportunities for the entire community. While raising funds is an important function, the Foundation also seeks to heighten community awareness of the mission and accomplishments of the College and to promote excellence in education.

For more information on the Foundation and its mission, call 979-830-4107. A complete list of endowed scholarships available to Blinn students can be found at: www.blinn.edu/CatalogPDF/Scholarships.pdf.

PHOTO - Blinn College Foundation Board President Joe Al Picone (right) recently presented Steven and Ruth Noack with a plaque commemorating their establishment of a new endowed scholarship benefitting a Licensed Vocational Nursing student on the College's Brenham campus.

Source: Blinn

yoder foundation scholarship

PRM Scholarships

Yoder Foundation

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DUSTIN AND KRISTEN YODER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC. NOTICE OF SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABILITY

The parents of Dustin and Kristen Yoder established the Dustin and Kristen Yoder Memorial Foundation, Inc. in memory of Dustin and Kristen, their only children, both of whom died in a tragic mountain climbing accident in June of 2006 in the Cordillera Blanca Mountains of Peru. Dustin was a 23 year old graduate of Northern Arizona University who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a minor in Recreation Management. Kristen was 21 years old and entering her senior year at Northern Arizona University in the Parks and Recreation Department majoring in Recreation Management and was on track to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree in May, 2007. Both Dustin and Kristen lived for outdoor adventure and were very involved in guiding outdoor expeditions and in outdoor leadership education. Kristen and Dustin were both certified in wilderness medicine by the Wilderness Medicine Institute. Dustin also had earned his Emergency Medical Technician certification. Kristen had earned her certification in Outdoor Leadership and had guided trips in the Grand Canyon, Havasupai Falls and various rock climbing and rafting trips. In addition to their organized activities, Dustin and Kristen had also traveled, hiked and climbed extensively with their father and family friends in the United States and abroad. In her resume, Kristen had written: "I only hope someday I can teach and inspire kids to appreciate the outside world as much as I do." It is in this spirit that the children's parents have established the Dustin and Kristen Yoder Memorial Foundation, Inc..

The Foundation provides scholarship funds to deserving individuals who have an interest in outdoor activities, outdoor education and outdoor educational leadership and who are enrolled in, or are enrolling in, outdoor educational programs, outdoor educational courses or programs and/or outdoor leadership educational courses or programs at qualifying educational institutions. Scholarships range in amount from $500.00 to $1,000.00.

Applicants must provide the Foundation with the application, which is attached. Applicants must be applying for acceptance to participate in, have been accepted to participate in, or are currently enrolled in, an outdoor education course or program of study at a qualified educational institution. Once a scholarship is awarded, the Foundation will require the recipient a written statement at the end of the course or program explaining the educational value of the course or program to the recipient and the recipient's plans for continued outdoor education. In addition, the Foundation will require the educational institution in which the recipient is enrolled to provide a report of the recipient's successful completion of the course or program. Payment of scholarship awards will be made directly to the educational institution for the benefit of the scholarship recipient on the condition that if the scholarship recipient withdraws from the course or program prior to completion, any unapplied or unused funds shall be returned to the Foundation.

Please make this information available to any students at your school who meet the criteria above and who may be interested in applying for a scholarship from the Dustin and Kristen Yoder Memorial Foundation.

Source: Nau

yoder foundation scholarship

PRM Scholarships

Yoder Foundation

[PRM Home] [Community & Commercial Recreation] [Interpretation][Outdoor Education] [Wildland Recreation ] [Course Descriptions]

DUSTIN AND KRISTEN YODER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC. NOTICE OF SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABILITY

Source: Nau

Scholarships

You've worked hard to get this far. Now let us help you.

Online Scholarship Application

1. Honor, Leader and Non-Resident Merit Scholarships: These scholarships are for new freshmen and transfers and will be awarded based on a review of students' previous academic performance. Students do not need to submit an application for these academic awards, but must submit their ACT/SAT results and their high school and college transcripts to be considered. These scholarships are offered and awarded by the Enrollment Services Office. Honor and Leadership Scholarships are generally awarded to students from North Dakota and Minnesota and vary from $500 to $2,500. Non-Resident Merit Scholarships are awarded to students from other states and provinces and will vary from $546 to $2,187 for 2011-12, depending upon the student's state of residence and previous academic performance.
North Dakota and Minnesota Residents
Contiguous Non-Resident
WUE and Other Non-Resident

2. Endowed MSU Foundation Scholarships: Scholarships designated for specific academic divisions are awarded by that designated division. Scholarship applications received by the February 15 deadline are sent to division chairs for their review and determination. Other scholarship recommendations are made by the Financial Aid Committee. A listing of all current MSU Foundation scholarships can be found at " Browse all Scholarships."

3. Renewals of Diversity Waivers: Students are required to apply each year by completing an application available from the Student Services Office in Old Main 107 or online at Cultural Diversity Waiver form. Students must have maintained a cumulative institutional grade point average of at least 2.00 to be considered for a renewal. Recipients of diversity waivers may be required to reside in campus residence halls.

4. Renewals of International Student Waivers: Students are required to apply each year by completing an application available from the Student Services Office in Old Main 107. Students must have maintained a cumulative institutional grade point average of at least 2.50 to be considered for a renewal. Recipients of international student waivers must also reside in campus housing during the terms in which they receive a waiver. Fill out the International Student Waiver form.

5. Renewals of Non-resident Student Tuition Waivers: These do not require a new application each year, but the student recipients must meet specific academic performance standards. Students who are residents of any state, other than North Dakota or Minnesota, will be eligible for non-resident tuition waivers. Students who attain an institutional grade point average of 2.0 - 2.99 after the spring term will be considered for a half-waiver, while those students with a 3.00 - 4.00 GPA will be considered for a full waiver.

6. Participation Scholarships: Scholarships are available for those students who participate in music and theatre. Participation is the only basis for eligibility.

7. Other Scholarships: Scholarships from external groups are available and students are encouraged to apply. Information is provided via e-mail as these scholarship opportunities become available.

8. Dollars for Scholars: Dollars for Scholars awards are frequently awarded from students' local communities and students should contact their local high school. Mayville State may match the Dollars for Scholars award received during the student's initial year of enrollment by awarding a renewal scholarship for up to $250 for his or her second year of enrollment.

9. Dual Credit Scholarship: This unique scholarship program is available only to those students enrolled in dual credit high school courses offered through Mayville State. Dual Credit Factsheet

10. Nelson Family Endowed Scholarship: The Nelson Family Endowed Scholarship is a scholarship opportunity that is meant to help non-traditional students achieve their goals. The assistance is especially geared toward those individuals who may be changing their paths in life or those pursuing changes in careers. A special emphasis of the scholarship is to promote the concept of volunteerism, leadership, development and out-of-classroom experiences for the scholarship recipients.

Click here for more information or to apply for the Nelson Family Endowed Scholarship.

Source: Mayvillestate

St. Petersburg College Foundations

Please read the following information carefully before applying.

Application Deadlines

Foundation scholarship applications for the 2013-2014 Academic Year will be accepted from September 2, 2013 to September 27, 2013. Letters of recommendation must be received by October 11, 2013.

Important: Changes to your application after September 27, 2013 and applications submitted after the September 27, 2013 deadline will not be used for the Spring 2014 review. Letters of recommendation received after the October 11, 2013 deadline will not be considered for the Spring 2014 review.

All St. Petersburg College students are encouraged to submit an application for Foundation Scholarships, regardless of immigration status.

Scholarship Application

When you click the Apply Now button above, you will be taken to the Foundation Scholarship Application Sign Up Page. In order to sign up you must use your SPC issued student email that contains spcollege.edu . Upon signing up, you will receive a confirmation email to ensure your identity. Please make sure to check your spam folder for this email. Once you have confirmed your account, you can begin accessing the system. After signing on, answer all the questions on the General Application. Skipping questions can reduce your chances of being matched to all possible scholarships.

Some scholarships will require additional information and thus additional questions will need to be answered. Please keep in mind that the additional scholarships listed are "recommended" and does not constitute qualification. Only apply for scholarships that match your qualifications.

TIP: The application has a 60-minute time out. If you don't click the save button within that time frame, you will lose everything you have typed in the application to that point.

Essays

As part of the application, you will be asked to answer 4 essay questions. The questions are:

From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your education? Also, state any special personal or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance.

Briefly describe your long- and short-term academic and career goals.

Describe a significant setback, challenge or opportunity in your life and the impact that it has had on you.

Why should you be selected for a scholarship or grant?

The maximum length provided for each essay is 300 words. While there is no minimum length, make sure your answers are thoughtful and fully address the question.

TIP: When you get to the essay question portion of the application, it is best to save the application and type the answers to the essays in a word processing software and then copy and paste them into the application. Or, you can prepare your answers before beginning the application and then copy and paste them in when you get to the essay section.

Letters of Recommendation

The application asks for 4 names and email addresses for letters of recommendation. Your references will receive an email asking them to complete their letter of recommendation for you online. All Foundation scholarships require a minimum of two letters of recommendation by the deadline listed above to be considered for any award.

Letters of recommendation should come from individuals who know your academic ability, involvement on campus or in the community, or who can attest to why you should be a scholarship recipient.

TIPS:

Pay special attention when entering email addresses in the online application. Double check to make sure the addresses are correct. Your recommender will not receive an email if the address is incorrect.

Contact your recommenders prior to putting their name and email address into the application. Let them know they will be receiving an email requesting a recommendation to avoid the email being overlooked.

Check on your recommendations frequently. It is your responsibility to keep in contact with your recommenders and make sure the Foundation receives 2 recommendations for you. If they have not responded, you can send them an e-mail reminder. Additionally, if a recommender has not replied, you can withdraw a recommender and put in a new one. You can manage your recommendations from your application.

Submit the Scholarship Application

After completing all of the requested information, click "Finish and Continue" on the last page of the application.

Please Note: Once the application has been submitted, you can make changes up to the given deadline. Any changes made after the deadline, will not take effect for this review period but will be considered during the next review selection.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. This information is used to determine if you are eligible for need-based scholarships. While not all of the scholarships are based on financial need, it is highly recommended that all students complete the FAFSA.

Source: Spcollege

St. Petersburg College Foundations

Please read the following information carefully before applying.

Application Deadlines

Foundation scholarship applications for the 2013-2014 Academic Year will be accepted from September 2, 2013 to September 27, 2013. Letters of recommendation must be received by October 11, 2013.

All St. Petersburg College students are encouraged to submit an application for Foundation Scholarships, regardless of immigration status.

Scholarship Application

TIP: The application has a 60-minute time out. If you don't click the save button within that time frame, you will lose everything you have typed in the application to that point.

Essays

As part of the application, you will be asked to answer 4 essay questions. The questions are:

From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your education? Also, state any special personal or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance.

Briefly describe your long- and short-term academic and career goals.

Describe a significant setback, challenge or opportunity in your life and the impact that it has had on you.

Why should you be selected for a scholarship or grant?

The maximum length provided for each essay is 300 words. While there is no minimum length, make sure your answers are thoughtful and fully address the question.

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation should come from individuals who know your academic ability, involvement on campus or in the community, or who can attest to why you should be a scholarship recipient.

TIPS:

Submit the Scholarship Application

After completing all of the requested information, click "Finish and Continue" on the last page of the application.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Source: Spcollege

Alumnus pays it forward with endowed scholarship at WVU

The idea of paying it forward is at the heart of a recent gift made by alumnus Chet Allen and his wife, Kay, to West Virginia University. The $30,000 gift will endow scholarships for students from West Virginia to study engineering in the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources.

Allen is the first to admit he would not have been able to attend WVU if it had not been for the help of scholarship money.

"I grew up in a family of four children with only a loving mother since our father had passed away when we children were very young," Allen said. "We had very little money, received food assistance from the state and worked hard in the summers to buy our own school clothes. We managed to save some money that would help pay for part of our college education but I could not have gone to WVU without the help of scholarship money. I now want to give that same opportunity to other West Virginia residents."

From humble beginnings, Allen, who earned both his bachelor's and master's degree in civil engineering from WVU, has gone on to achieve great success. He currently serves as senior vice president, director of the transportation division and as a member of the board of Gannett Fleming, Inc., a global infrastructure firm that provides planning, design, technology and construction management services for a diverse range of markets and disciplines.

"WVU provided me with the knowledge of civil engineering through wonderful professors," said Allen. "I was fortunate to take these skills to a firm of 2,000 people where I could advance in my career to a very high level. I wanted to show my appreciation back to WVU by providing this scholarship."

The gift was made to the WVU Foundation as part of A State of Minds: The Campaign for West Virginia's University, a $750 million fundraising effort the Foundation is conducting on behalf of the University.

-WVU-

mcd/09/10/13

CONTACT: Mary C. Dillon, Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
304.293.4086; mary.dillon@mail.wvu.edu

Follow @WVUToday on Twitter.

Source: Wvu

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Ways of Giving/Opportunities to Give

Your Gift's Impact

Unrestricted Gifts

Endowment

Scholarships

Planned Gifts for Eastern Shore Community College

Your Legacy for Your Community

Join the Legacy Society

Monday, October 28, 2013

Welcome to the SWCC Educational Foundation, Inc.

Contact Information:

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Thursday, September 12, 2013

You've worked hard to get this far. Now let us help you.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Application Deadlines

Scholarship Application

Essays

Letters of Recommendation

Submit the Scholarship Application

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Application Deadlines

Scholarship Application

Essays

Letters of Recommendation

Submit the Scholarship Application

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

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