CHARLOTTESVILLE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Fulfilling Our Community's Promise Supporting our students and enriching our community since 2001 Charlottesville Scholarship Program A Scholarship Fund of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation p ,Q Box 1221 Charlottesville, VA 22902 434.987.8338 What is the Charlottesville Scholarship Program? • Scholarship fund of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation established by City Council in 2001 • Provides financial support to high school seniors and adults pursuing 2- or 4-year undergraduate degrees, vocational training, or professional certifications • Volunteer Board of Directors with one part-time Program Manager • Volunteer Navigators support Scholars throughout course of study How does CSP benefit our community? 4-year 2-year • Higher Rates of • Personal Fulfillment College College Civic Engagement • Career Opportunities Degrees Degrees • Higher Volunteer • Increased Earnings Rates • Establishing Family Trade School • Higher Voter Turnout Experience with and Post-Secondary Education Professional • Healthier Certifications Community Charlottesville Scholarship Program - Impact • Council’s initial $250,000 investment has grown to more than $1.3 million today • 167 CSP scholarships awarded to date, totaling more than $732,000 • 73 scholars have achieved their degree or certification goal • 39 scholars are currently supported Averett University Our Charlottesville Promise Scholars Mary Baldwin University Bluefield College Norfolk State University North Carolina Agriculture & Christopher Newport University Technical State University College of William & Mary Old Dominion University Culinary Institute of America Piedmont Virginia Community College East Carolina University Radford University Ferrum College Rhode Island Institute of Design Flagler College Syracuse University George Mason University Temple University Georgetown University University of Virginia Howard University University of Mary Washington James Madison University Virginia Commonwealth University Leslie University Virginia State University Longwood University Virginia Tech Lynchburg University Wesleyan University How CSP supports our Scholars • CSP typically awards 10 renewable Promise Scholarships annually • CSP awards can fund up to $13,000 of the cost of a technical certification program, or 2- or 4-year undergraduate education • First-year awards are typically $2,500, with renewal awards increasing by $500 each year. • Each Scholar is assigned a local adult volunteer Navigator who supports, advises, and encourages the student throughout the post- secondary course of study Who is eligible for a CSP Promise Scholarship? Low- to Moderate-Income People seeking to further their education who fit into one of the following categories: • CHS Seniors residing in the City of Charlottesville • CHS Graduates or GED recipients residing in the City of Charlottesville • City of Charlottesville Employees • Charlottesville City School System Employees Preston Coiner Scholarship • Established by the Coiner family in 2015 in honor of Preston Coiner • Administered by CSP, and funded by the Preston Coiner Endowment • One renewable award available per year, with annual payout calculated on a percentage of the Preston Coiner Endowment • Application requires an original essay on some aspect of local history • Open to Charlottesville or Albemarle public or private high school seniors or adult high school graduates residing in the City or County CSP Annual Calendar March 1st Scholarship new applications and renewals due March CSP Scholarship Committee review period April CSP Board approves new Promise Scholars May Friends & Donors reception for new Scholars Summer Scholarship awards paid out Fall – Spring Navigators advise, encourage, and support Scholars Our Community Partners - ·­ -- • • CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION I NV EST FOR G 000 = qNlVERSITY 1 VIRGINIA P'~cc -- PIEDMONT VIRGINIA ... • COMMUNITY COLLEGE NETW0RKO W0RK e CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS GRACE TI LEY ....:.-...... , , ... -, ' MEMORIAL CHOLAR HIP :•: •·~ ., &'- •·;•:.·• .. -'. :•: PIEDMONT HOUSING ALLIANCE PR GRAM CHARLOTTESVILLE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Fulfilling Our Community's Promise Questions? Please contact Stephanie Leech, Program Manager scholars@cvillescholarship.com or visit our website: cvillescholarship.com Charlottesville Scholarship Program A Scholarship Fund of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation PO Box 1221 Charlottesville, VA 22902 434.987.8338