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2020
Improving our community... one gift at a time
Serving Suffolk and Western Tidewater since 2006
Building a Better Community Part of the mission of the Suffolk Foundation is to facilitate and develop philanthropy which will allow charitable grant making to benefit the citizens in the City of Suffolk and the surrounding area. The Suffolk Foundation’s mission is to assist individuals, corporations, organizations, and other foundations in meeting their charitable goals.
Board of Directors
The Suffolk Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors who are chosen for their leadership, knowledge of their community’s charitable needs, and their fundraising experiences.
Oliver Kermit Hobbs, Jr. President
Mary C. Haddad Vice President
John D. Eure, Jr. Secretary
J. Wayne Scott Treasurer
Charles R. Birdsong
George Y. Birdsong
James E. Butler, III
Thomas M. Chamberlain
Harry Lee Cross, III
Carl L. Farris, Jr.
J. Leslie Hall
David F. Host
Frank M. Rawls
Deborah B. Russell
Whitney G. Saunders
Dwight C. Schaubach
Fred D. Taylor
Joseph N. Webb, Jr.
Staff
The Suffolk Foundation has a great team of volunteers and staff who work hard to ensure that your funds make a lasting difference in our community. Margaret N. Wiley
B. J. Willie
Win Winslow Executive Director
Kim Raines Administrative Assistant
Suffolk Foundation 2020 Scholarships
Moneka Skeeter Nansemond River High School Old Dominion University
Zane Wise King’s Fork High School James Madison University
James M. Blair Memorial Scholarship
Lewis F. Morris Memorial Scholarship
James M. Blair Memorial Scholarship (estimated value $5,000) – open to a current Suffolk resident who is a public or private high school graduating senior planning to attend college or university who demonstrates financial need; has participated in religious, community, or civic activities or in youth/school programs; exhibits strong moral character.
Lewis F. Morris Memorial Scholarship (estimated value $1,000) – open to a current Suffolk resident who is a home-based graduating senior at King’s Fork High School with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better who is involved in school (athletic and extra-curricular) and community activities.
Alicia Ray Isle of Wight Academy University of Virginia
Kiana Grant Nansemond River High School Norfolk State University
Suffolk Business Women Scholarship
Col. Fred V. Cherry Scholarship
Suffolk Business Women Scholarship (estimated value $2,500) – open to a female who is a United States citizen, current resident of Suffolk VA, graduating senior from a public or private high school with a declared intention to pursue a full time Business Major degree program at an accredited college or university who demonstrates involvement in school and/or community activities or provides verification of employment and has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Col. Fred V. Cherry Scholarship (estimated value $2,500) – open to a current Suffolk resident who is a college-bound, African-American student graduating from a public high school with a minimum 2.6 GPA who demonstrates financial need and leadership ability.
Suffolk Foundation 2020 Scholarships Ossie S. & Thomas F. Blair Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Ossie S. & Thomas F. Blair Jr. Memorial Scholarship (estimated value $5,000) – open to a current Suffolk resident who is (1) a public or private high school graduating senior or a senior in an accredited home school program conducted in Suffolk planning to attend college or university OR (2) A former graduate of one of the public or private high schools located in the City of Suffolk or a former senior in an accredited home school program conducted in Suffolk who is then currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university in the United States.
De’Ryan Artis Lakeland High School Virginia Commonwealth University
Jacob Conrod Nansemond-Suffolk Academy The College of William & Mary
Kayla Lauver Nansemond River High School James Madison University
Suffolk Foundation 2020 Scholarships
Wayne Cochran Nansemond River High School Norfolk State University
Jack Van Straten King’s Fork High School Longwood University
Louis & Mary Haddad Foundation Scholarship Louis & Mary Haddad Foundation Scholarship (estimated value $1,000) – open to a current Suffolk resident who is a graduating senior of a Suffolk public or private high school with a declared intention to pursue or continue a college degree or accredited career certification program who provides authorized documentation of a learning skill challenge, demonstrates involvement in school and/or community activities or provides verification of employment and has a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
Austin Bradshaw Lakeland High School Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Jacob Conrod Nansemond-Suffolk Academy The College of William & Mary
Howard D. Mast Memorial Scholarship Howard D. Mast Memorial Scholarship (estimated value $5,000) – open to a current resident of the City of Suffolk and either: (1) a graduating senior at one of the public or private high schools located in the City of Suffolk or a senior in an accredited home school program conducted in Suffolk; OR (2) a former graduate of one of the public or private high schools located in the City of Suffolk, or formerly a senior in an accredited home school program conducted in Suffolk who is then currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university in the United States who demonstrates financial need; participation in sports at the applicant’s high school, college or university as applicable: personal characteristics exemplifying the character of Howard D. Mast including but not limited to honesty, integrity, strong moral fiber, diligence, sportsmanship, and perseverance; involvement in community, religious, or civic affairs.
Suffolk Foundation 2020 Scholarships
Sarah Wait Isle of Wight Academy Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Lauren Biando Nansemond River High School University of Mississippi
DiStasio Health Professions Scholarship
William N. (Billy) Hill Scholarship
DiStasio Health Professions Scholarship (estimated value $2,000) – open to a current resident of Suffolk, Isle of Wight, or Southampton County who is a public or private high school graduating senior enrolled, or committed to enroll, in a four year pre-medical program (including doctoral, physician’s assistant, and nursing) who has a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better and demonstrates involvement in school or community activities or provides verification of employment.
William N. (Billy) Hill Scholarship (estimated value $1,000) – open to a current Suffolk resident who is a graduating senior of a Suffolk public high school with a declared intention to pursue a college degree in education who demonstrates involvement in school and/or community activities or provides verification of employment and has a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
Allfirst Memorial Scholarship Allfirst Memorial Scholarship (estimated value $1,000) – open to an employee or employee family member of Allfirst Industrial General Contractors who is a public high school graduating senior or enrolled in college, university, or trade school. 2020 recipient - no award
New for 2021 Audrey B. Butler Memorial Scholarship New for 2021 – Audrey B. Butler Memorial Scholarship (estimated value $1,000) – will be open to a current resident of Suffolk, Isle of Wight, or Southampton County who is a public or private high school, or accredited home school program, graduating senior enrolled, or committed to enroll, in a nursing college degree program (LPN, RN) who has a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better and demonstrates involvement in school or community activities or provides verification of employment.
Amy Phelps Art Scholarship Amy Phelps Art Scholarship (estimated value $2,000) – open to a graduating senior, with a declared intention to pursue a career in art in college, from either Southampton, Franklin, Windsor, Smithfield, Surry, or Sussex High Schools or Southampton Academy with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who provides 3 examples of their art work as well as recommendations and an essay. 2020 recipient - no award Improving our community... one gift at a time
Suffolk Education Foundation 2020 Scholarships Cross Family Scholarship Cross Family Scholarship — The Cross family established this $1,500 scholarship to honor their parents, Harry Lee and Jean Ritchie. Mr. Cross served on the Suffolk School Board and was a successful Realtor.
Rachel Yang King’s Fork High School George Mason University To study neuroscience to become a surgeon
Kayla Lauver Nansemond River High School James Madison University To prepare for a career as a nurse practitioner
Destiney Coles Lakeland High School Virginia Commonwealth University To prepare for a dentistry career
Suffolk Education Foundation 2020 Scholarships Helen and Ned Ferguson Endowment Scholarship
Helen and Ned Ferguson Endowment Scholarship — The Ferguson family established this $1,500 scholarship to honor their parents, Ned and Helen. Both were extremely active in the Suffolk community and Mr. Ferguson was a local attorney.
Victoria Heerah King’s Fork High School Florida State University To study chemical engineering
Reston Palmeira Nansemond River High School Auburn University To study engineering
Austin Bradshaw Lakeland High School Virginia Tech To study accounting
Suffolk Education Foundation 2020 Scholarships
Reicse Owen King’s Fork High School Virginia Commonwealth University To study theater
Gertrude B. Pruden Family Arts Scholarship Gertrude B. Pruden Family Arts Scholarship - The Pruden family established this $1,500 scholarship in memory of this local teacher who loved music, art, and drama.
Christopher Lawrence Nansemond River High School Virginia State University To study business
Doug Dohey Memorial Scholarship Doug Dohey Memorial Scholarship – The Dohey family established a $1,500 scholarship to honor the former Assistant Superintendent’s dedication to Suffolk Public Schools and his love of wrestling.
Keon Wiggins-Saunders Lakeland High School Howard University To study business administration
Sarah Bazemore Lakeland High School University of Mary Washington To study special education
Ellis E. Temple, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Future Educator Scholarship
Ellis E. Temple, Sr. Memorial Scholarship — The Temple family established this scholarship in 2009 to help a college-bound student athlete and school leader at Lakeland High School. This $1,000 scholarship was first awarded in 2013. Ellis Temple was president of the city-wide Suffolk PTA Council.
Future Educator Scholarship — The Wilbur Wilson future educator scholarship awards $1,500 to graduating seniors who plan a career as an educator.
Suffolk Education Foundation 2020 Scholarships
Morgan Magrisi Nansemond River High School Virginia Military Institute To study mechanical engineering
De’Ryan Artis Lakeland High School Virginia Commonwealth University To study criminal justice and political science
G. Blair Harry Memorial Scholarship
G. Blair Harry Memorial Scholarship — The Harry family established this $1,500 scholarship to honor their father, who was a well- known Suffolk lawyer and judge who passed away in 2005. This scholarship is earmarked for college-bound student athletes.
Wayne Cochran Nansemond River High School Norfolk State University To prepare for a medical career
Christian Edwards King’s Fork High School George Mason University To prepare for a career in art therapy
Milton R. Liverman Memorial Scholarship
E. Talmadge Darden Memorial Scholarship
Milton R. Liverman Memorial Scholarship — Mrs. Shirley Liverman established this $1,500 scholarship to honor her husband, Dr. Liverman. Dr. Liverman served Suffolk Public Schools for 36 years including 10 years as its Superintendent. Dr. Liverman was committed to helping young people make a difference in their community and achieve their potential.
E. Talmadge Darden Memorial Scholarship — The family and friends of Darden established this $1,500 scholarship in memory of this former King’s Fork Middle School principal to help students who had attended King’s Fork Middle School and who were planning to major in music, culinary arts, or education.
Improving our community... one gift at a time
Together We Can All Build a Better Community One Gift at a Time
You are the builders. Your gifts enable us to make charitable grants that build a better community. Create or add to a fund. Fund a scholarship. Support our work. Together, we have all of the tools we need!
ESTABLISHING A FUND
A great way to make a lasting impact and fulfill your charitable goals is to create a fund with the Suffolk Foundation. The Suffolk Foundation is a publicly supported philanthropic institution governed by a board of private citizens chosen to be representative of the public interest and for their knowledge of the community. A community foundation administers many individual funds contributed or bequeathed to it by individuals, other agencies, governments, corporations, and other sources. The Foundation encourages and helps donors achieve their charitable giving objectives.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Suffolk Foundation is pleased to announce that it has 13 scholarships that it annually awards. Applications are usually available on the Foundation website, suffolkfoundation.org, after February 1st of each year, with the deadline being noon on the last working day in March. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
GRANTS
The Suffolk Foundation is interested in engaging in charitable grant-making to benefit the people of the City of Suffolk, Virginia, and the surrounding area. It is the intent of the Suffolk Foundation to assist in maintaining and enhancing health, education, arts, culture and humanities, public and societal benefits, human needs and services, environmental and animal welfare, and youth and elderly programs in the City of Suffolk and surrounding areas through the support of qualified non-profit organizations.
The mission of the Suffolk Education Foundation is to support Suffolk Public Schools by connecting the community’s talents and resources to expand educational opportunities for students and staff. With the commitment of the community, our public school students will develop their full potential, ensuring that Suffolk will continue to thrive and proper. A community’s quality of life is directly tied to its education system as it prepares tomorrow’s citizen leaders and professionals. The SEF was founded in 1993 as a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Since our beginning, the board has been actively developing a variety of fund-raisers to increase donations. Our hard work ensures that students and staff have the ability to receive college scholarships and instructional grants each year, in addition to reaping the benefits of special projects in STEM education, staff development, and more.
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