In July the Ridley
Foundation Board met and awarded 44 scholarships for the 2012-13
academic year totaling $87,000. Listen to what some of the recipients
have said:
Dear Ridley Foundation,
I can only begin to
describe my gratitude for the very generous financial assistance you all
have given me. Thank you so much. This past summer I had the privilege
of working for Virginia Tech's New Student Programs as an Orientation
Leader. Ever since my freshman orientation I had dreams of becoming one.
While working in this position, I was able to share my passion,
personal experiences and the best advice I could offer with over 250
incoming freshmen. I can honestly say that I have never had a more
rewarding job or one that I loved as much. I want you all to know that
you have helped me with that dream and I could not be more grateful for
your help. Thank you once again for helping work towards my goal of
graduating college.
Sincerely,
Peter Gunderson, St. Thomas, Chesapeake
Dear Ridley Board of Trustees,
Thank you so much for
helping again this year with my scholarship! Words cannot express how
grateful I am. I am very excited for this new school year and I don't
know if I could do it without your help! Thanks Again!
Sincerely,
Darby McClellan, Johns Memorial, Farmville
Thank you so much for all of your help. This is greatly appreciated and is very welcomed.
Again Thank You,
Eric Beard , Grace, Norfolk
I would like to express
my deepest gratitude to your foundation for awarding me with your
scholarship. It made a definite contribution to my education.
Sincerely,
Ericka J Beard, Grace, Norfolk
The Ridley Foundation,
Thank you so much for
your support. I will use the money wisely. It is good to know I can find
support in the church I love. Go Hokies!
Julie Worley, St. Paul's, Norfolk
To the Board of Trustees for the Ridley Foundation,
Thank you very much for
seeing fit to award me a scholarship! The financial assistance provided
by you has been a major asset in college, and I feel confident that the
education I am receiving will enable me to carry out God's work in the
world.
Thank you,
Marcus Starman, St. Martin's, Williamsburg
Dear Ridley Foundation,
Thank you so much for
the immensely generous scholarship! My family and I are both very
grateful to the Ridley Foundation for helping to make my academic dreams
come true.
Thanks again and God bless!
Kerri Kearse, Emmanuel, Virginia Beach
