Foundation News
Dr. Betty H. Adams Scholarship
The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center and the Southern Virginia Higher Education Foundation Announces New Scholarship Fund to Honor Retired Director’s Legacy of 16 Years of Service The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center’s (SVHEC) Board of Directors is...
Foundation Awards Over $20,000 In Workforce Training Scholarships
The Southern Virginia Higher Education Foundation (SVHEF) has recently awarded scholarships to a group of students pursuing workforce training in various fields, including Information Technology, HVAC, and Welding. A total of 22 recipients are continuing their...
February 7, 2025
The Southern Virginia Higher Education Foundation Announces New Executive Director and Key Leadership Appointments The Southern Virginia Higher Education Foundation, (SVHEF) an educational non-profit committed to promoting and enhancing continuing educational...
SVHEF Awards Fall Scholarships, Over $37,000
Scholarships were awarded to over a dozen students enrolled in post-secondary education courses via Danville Community College, Old Dominion University online, and Southside Virginia Community College. In addition, thirty-one students enrolled in Workforce Training...
McCargo Memorial Scholarship at SVHEF
The Southern Virginia Higher Education Foundation (SVHEF) provides a variety of scholarship opportunities for students to continue their education after high school. The SVHEF awards about $60,000.00 annually in scholarships to support careers in nursing, business,...
Time to sign up, Prizery Summer Camps
Prizery Summer Camps Schools out. Hooray. Now what? The Prizery has something for everyone this Summer to help your mind be creative and keep the imagination fluids flowing. There are a variety of week-long day camps for the kiddos starting in July. Plus an...
Elliott Electric Inc Scholarship
Congratulations Elliott Electric, Inc. Scholarship recipients who completed Workforce Training and earned Certification in their fields of study. Pictured Left to Right: Dominic Chandler -HVAC, Jordan Layne -HVAC, Elliott Electric Project Manager Lyle Moore, Cameron...
Scholarship Awards, Summer 2024
Foundation Announces Awards For over twenty years, the Southern Virginia Higher Education Foundation (SVHEF) has proudly supported post-secondary education for residents in the rural piedmont region. The SVHEF awards scholarships year round, lending more...
Rose and Garden Club Gala
SVHEF Board Chair Monica Pounds spoke on behalf of the Foundation at the 70th Annual Rose and Garden Club Gala. The Rose and Garden Club Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who is pursuing a career in agriculture. Click to learn more about SVHEF &...
Justyce Reid Memorial Scholarship
Justyce Reid, a 2020 graduate of Halifax County High School, took pleasure in many activities. Every year, she enjoyed participating in the: Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Virginia Beach, South Boston Mites Basketball League, Special Olympics at school. Also,...