NEW CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Carla Wilson ’ 18 , recipient of the Beverly Bareham , CPA , PA Annual Scholarship , with Beverly Bareham ’ 01 .
Students from Stevenson ’ s digital marketing program with associates from Agora , Inc .
Investing in Students , Building Careers
We cultivate many resources to grow the scholarship support vital to our students ’ ability to pursue a Stevenson degree . Partnerships with area businesses are key to providing this support . Two such partnerships were recently established that provide not only scholarship funding but also valuable employment opportunities for our students .
Agora Invests in Digital Marketing Students
Agora , Inc ., recently welcomed 19 students from the digital marketing program to their offices in mid-town Baltimore to learn about the publishing company and its new scholarship opportunity .
Following lunch and remarks from Brian York , Managing Director of Agora Integrated Marketing , students took part in informal interviews with Agora associates , toured two of Agora ’ s buildings in the Mount Vernon complex , and met with other Agora staff to learn about the transition from college to career .
Students also learned about Agora ’ s new scholarship , the Bill Bonner Scholarship for Rising Leaders in Digital Marketing . Named after Agora ’ s founder and president , this scholarship will benefit a freshman or sophomore who is pursuing a degree in digital marketing . The student receiving the scholarship will also participate in a summer internship at one of Agora ’ s companies .
Samuelson Foundation and LifeBridge Health Invest in Nursing Students
With the purpose of investing in students who show great promise for long and successful nursing careers , the Herman and Walter Samuelson Foundation has partnered with LifeBridge Health to offer scholarships of $ 12,000 to junior and senior students in Stevenson ’ s nursing program .
As part of the competitive application process , candidates will participate in interviews with representatives from LifeBridge Health . The Herman and Walter Samuelson Foundation Scholarship for Nursing also provides a two-year employment commitment at Sinai Hospital or Northwest Hospital .
A Celebration of Scholarship Support
Inspiration and appreciation were felt in abundance at Stevenson University ’ s 2nd Annual Scholarship Luncheon on April 17 . This event brings together the alumni , individuals , corporations , and organizations that fund annual and endowed scholarships with the deserving students who benefit from their generosity . This opportunity to reach beyond the thank-you letters and photographs led to lively and earnest conversation in which benefactors and students gave inspiration to each other .
Board Member James T . Brady voiced the sentiments of many in attendance when he remarked that of the numerous events held at Stevenson , the Scholarship Luncheon is among his favorites due to the overall feeling of celebration and goodwill . Brady , along with his wife Fran , established the James T . and Francine G . Brady Scholarship , and they were delighted to have this chance to spend time with their student .
Another featured speaker , Beverly Bareham ’ 01 , sponsor of the Beverly Bareham , CPA , PA Annual Scholarship , revealed that she keeps the photo of her scholarship recipient displayed in her office as a source of inspiration and reminder of the good that comes from giving back .
The event concluded with donors and students celebrating the experience by having their photos taken together .
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