Mary M. Bethune Alumni and Associates and the Bethune Scholarship Foundation


About Our Foundation

Welcome to Mary M. Bethune Alumni and Associates and the Bethune Scholarship Foundation


The Bethune Scholarship Foundation is the fund raising arm of the Mary M. Bethune Alumni and Associates. The Bethune Scholarship Foundation's mission is to provide college scholarships annually to high school graduates in Halifax County, Virginia. To achieve this goal, the Foundation must maintain a substantial fund to sustain the scholarship program for future years.


FINANCIAL NEED AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

The Foundation continues to solicit funds. Scholarship recipients are Halifax County students who meet the criteria set by the Foundation. Students applying for the scholarships are evaluated based on financial need, academic achievement, extra curricular/leadership activities, community/public service, references and an interview. 

Financial need and academic achievement are the two factors that carry the most weight. The key outcome that we want to achieve is the recipient's graduation from college. The Foundation tracks each scholarship recipient to determine if this outcome is realized.

FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP

President: Coolidge Hamlett, Jr. | engr1@ymail.com
 
Vice President: Wendy Hobbs | whobbs1117@icloud.com

Secretary: Carolyn Childress | cchildress@embarks.com

Treasurer: Mary Hamlett | maryhamlett@ymail.com

Need More Information from Our Founder? 


If you need information regarding the Bethune Scholarship Foundation, we have someone who can help. Please schedule an appointment with our leadership by clicking the Schedule Appointment button to the right. Thank you!
F E A T U R E S

Learn More by Visiting the Resources Below

Sources of Income

  • Bi-annual Golf Tournament
  • Contributions from Churches
  • Contributions from Businesses
  • Contributions from Industry
  • Contributions from Private Individuals
  • National Office and Local Alumni Chapters
  • Investments

Local  Alumni Chapters

SEE THE REGIONS HERE

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Foundation Supporters,


“Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.”


---Mary McLeod Bethune


 Welcome to the Bethune Scholarship Foundation Inc. website. This site provides an online presence for the foundation. Thank you for your commitment for the growth of the Bethune Scholarship Foundation, Inc. to continue to aid students pursuing a college education. A college education remains the key to achieving career goals and dreams. The Bethune Scholarship Foundation Inc.'s mission is to provide college scholarships annually to high school graduates in Halifax County, Virginia.


 The Foundation continues to grow and strengthen. In 2003, the Foundation instated its $500,000 scholarship endowment goal by launching the Gift Campaign 2003 – 2013. We have reached fifty-seven present of the goal. To reach a $500,000 endowment amount, a Gift Campaign 2021 – 2030 needs the donation from 500 alumni/supporters in the amount of $100 annually for 10 years to accelerate the growth of the scholarship fund. A $500,000 endowment will ensure that annual scholarships will be available indefinitely for deserving Halifax County High School seniors. With this in mind, your support is requested in the amount of a tax-deductible contribution of $1,000 over the 10 years or sooner if you wish.


 Your generosity over 43 years has resulted in $108,000 being contributed to 153 deserving students like myself. Thank you. Your support of our Scholarship Foundation Endowment growth will enable continued educational support of Halifax County college bound seniors. Again, I ask you to use today to prepare for tomorrow through your support of Gift Campaign 2021 – 2030.


 Thank you and if you need information regarding the Bethune Scholarship Foundation, we have someone who can help. Please schedule an appointment with our leadership though our booking calendar.


 Sincerely,


TO MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION OR RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:


Bethune Scholarship Foundation
c/o Mary Hamlett, Treasurer
P.O. Box 729
South Boston, Virginia 24592

You can also receive information by emailing us at maryhamlett@ymail.com

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YEARS OF EXCELLENCE!

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Regional Chapters

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Scholarship Recipients
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