Ventures Winter 2018-2019 | Page 24

ADVANCING THE MISSION 5-Year Growth of Scholarship Support Endowed and Annual Scholarships Giving Hope Pursuing an education takes commitment and discipline. For many Stevenson students, it also takes hope—hope that they will manage to find the financial resources to continue their studies year after year. It is our priority to build these resources through our scholarship program. Fortunately, our donors understand this critical need and are responding with generosity. Over the last five years, giving to scholarships has grown significantly. As our reputation expands, so does interest and support from area businesses and enterprising individuals. As our alumni achieve Annual Scholarship Funds 2013-2014: 24 2018-2019: 63 163% Increase success in their careers, they increasingly seek to pay back the help they received by establishing their own scholarship funds. Scholarship donors are not just providing students with tuition assistance—they are also providing students with hope. “At times, I was unsure if I would be able to graduate on time because I had no idea how my tuition would be paid. Thankfully, Stevenson has members like you who are part of our community, who are willing to invest in the future of students.” 22 | VENTURES/WINTER 2018-19