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January 29, 2016

Celebrate Christie’s Story – Christie Adams ’16 (International Business)

“I knew college was going to be expensive, but it wasn’t until I started my college search that I realized just how overwhelmingly pricey it was—to the point that it was going to be impossible for me and my dad to afford a college education. I live in a single-parent home and my dad’s illness prevents him from working. I was devastated and discouraged.

But then something truly remarkable happened: I received a scholarship to Roberts that was made possible by the generosity and selflessness of people like you. I was able to attend Roberts and achieve my life-long dream of getting a college education.

I am forever grateful to the many people who give to the Roberts Fund. I can attest to its value. Without it, I would never have been able to come here, experience such rich spiritual growth, and become the young woman God planned for me to be.” – Christie Adams ‘16 

The Roberts Fund

The Roberts Fund helps students afford a Roberts education by raising money to provide scholarships to those who need it most. Through the Roberts Fund, 98% of students are able to come to Roberts and receive a transformational education experience. The Roberts Fund is supported by generous alumni and friends of the College and every penny of every gift they give goes directly to our students.

Did you know that you can now help provide scholarships for students studying in specific programs at Roberts Wesleyan College? Here is a list of all of the scholarships you can give to:

 

School of Arts and Humanities

Visual Arts Scholarship Fund

Communication Scholarship Fund

History Scholarship Fund

Language and Literature Scholarship Fund

Music Scholarship Fund

Religion and Philosophy Scholarship Fund

 

School of Business

Servant Leader Business Scholarship (Business, MSMK, Strategic Leadership)

Health Administration Scholarship

 

School of Education and Social Work

Proverbs 18:14 Scholarship (Social Work)

Gift of Teaching Scholarship Fund

 

School of Natural and Social Sciences

Colossians 3:17 Scholarship (Biological and Chemical Sciences)

 

School of Nursing

Matthew 25:36 Scholarship (Nursing) 

 

You can also support student athletes through the Redhawk Scholarship Fund and honors students through The Great Commission Scholarship. We hope this catered giving option gives alumni and friends the opportunity to give back in a more personal way. 

For more information about the Roberts Fund or our specific scholarship funds, please visit www.roberts.edu/therobertsfund.

 

The Roberts Circle

Today, over 250 men and women make up the Roberts Circle. These alumni and friends of the College choose to give $1,000 or more per year to the Roberts Fund, making a huge impact on our students. As a member, they get some exclusive benefits, and you can too!

 

Circle Benefits:

  • Invitations to exclusive events

  • Exclusive updates and gatherings with President Dr. Deana Porterfield

  • Free admission to one alumni event per year

  • Recognition with your name listed as a member of the Roberts Circle on our website

  • Welcome gifts including a lapel pin that you can be worn proudly during visits to campus!

 

We are searching for more alumni and friends of the College to participate—after all, the Roberts Circle is the heart of the Roberts Fund, making up 50% of Roberts Fund annual contributions. To become a Robert’s Circle member, please visit www.roberts.edu/therobertscircle.