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Gifts At Work
Every gift at Longwood makes a difference.
Read the student’s stories below to see how their time has been impacted through private gifts.
Emily Haynes (general scholarship)
“My overall experience here at Longwood has been nothing short of fabulous. The small classes and tight-knit community of students makes you feel like an individual, not a number. One thing that has really impacted my time here is the scholarship I have received that was endowed through private funds. This scholarship helps me so much because it enables me to concentrate on my studies (instead of money), and that is the best gift any college student could ask for!
Even though I don’t worry about money, I still choose to have a part time job on campus with the Longwood Telefund. My work so far has not only been fun – I love hearing stories from the alumni – but it has also been a great learning experience. It is awesome to think that I could be speaking to someone who possibly contributed to my scholarship, and in essence my education. I am majoring in History and Secondary Education in which I plan to teach high school history and work my way towards a career as a professor through continued education. I feel confident that Longwood is preparing me well for this dream.”
Maddie Stevens
“I am a senior biology major with a chemistry minor. I have had the privilege of receiving the Cormier Citizen Scholarship, a four-year full tuition scholarship. To keep the scholarship I had to complete 8 honors courses, pursue an undergraduate research project with a faculty mentor, and complete a Senior Honors Research Project. I have also been a member of the Longwood Women’s Soccer team for 4 years (athletics is completely funded through private support!).
Being in the Honors Program has allowed me some amazing opportunities. One of these came in the summer of 2006, when the honors program gave me a scholarship, room and board, plus a stipend, to pay for one month of research with my advisor, Dr. Alvarez. During that time I worked in the lab 40 hours a week on my DNA microarray research project. This year, I am completing my Senior Honors Thesis on the research that I’ve done all four years at Longwood. I’ll be defending my thesis in April 2009 as well as submitting it for publication in a journal!
After I graduate, I’ll be taking my MCATs and deciding whether I would like to go to medical school or graduate school for biochemistry or genetics. One of the most important things that science graduate programs look for in an applicant is research experience, and Longwood University has afforded me the same research experience that is mostly associated with larger universities. What I have accomplished has prepared me to be successful in whichever field I choose – and none of it would have been possible without the scholarships I received. I will always be grateful to the faculty who believed in me, my peers who pushed me, and to you – our donors, for making this experience possible."
Every Gift Counts
No matter how much you choose to give this year, you can be confident that your gift will make a difference.
Every gift counts – make yours today.
