Investment in students pays dividends
6/5/2015, 9:36 p.m.
Last fall, the alumni of Virginia Union University kicked off the “Invest in a Student” campaign and raffle, the first of its kind for the alumni of VUU. Tickets were sold to alumni and friends around the state and all over the country. The grand prize was a 2015 Series 3 BMW and the winning ticket was drawn during VUU’s 3rd Annual Scholarship Gala and Masquerade Ball on April 24.
Mayor Dwight C. Jones, a VUU alumnus who hosted the gala, drew the winning ticket. Robert Youngblood of Richmond was the grand prize winner.
Proceeds from the “Invest in a Student” campaign will provide scholarships for VUU this fall. To qualify, the eight to 10 students must be enrolled in one of the university’s four undergraduate academic schools, exhibit financial need and be active in the life of the university.
Scholarship awards may average $3,000 and the university’s Financial Aid Office will manage the scholarship funds.
The VUU National Alumni Association is humbled by the outpouring of support received for a venture of this kind. Alumni, friends and members of the community purchased tickets and gave donations.
It is true that an individual can make a difference in the life of a young person. Your generosity serves as a good investment in the future generation. We are grateful.
CAROLYN WOOLDRIDGE JACOBS
Glen Allen
The writer is president of the Virginia Union University National Alumni Association.
