Cedarville Magazine, Fall 2016

Not only does the Volands’ scholarship signify a passing of the blessing, but also a passing of the torch. When Jean died April 2 of this year, Clyde requested that friends and family make a donation to the new Voland Family Scholarship in lieu of flowers for Jean’s funeral. “It was extremely humbling,” noted Brittany. “We were both just completely surprised and touched. It was such a selfless thing for him to do at that time.” The Autio Family Scholarship was a difference-maker for both Peter and Brittany. “We both did pretty well in high school and earned general scholarships from Cedarville, but we also received about $3,000 fromprivate donors,” Brittany said. “That made a really big difference. We both worked on campus, which helped, but we would have had to do a lot more to make up the difference that the donor-funded scholarships helped with. “I can’t imagine what it would have been like if we hadn’t received those scholarships.” The Volands awarded their first annually funded scholarship for $2,000 for one student at this year’s Legacy Banquet on September 30, part of homecoming weekend festivities. They are also building an endowment that will allow them to award more scholarships in the future. “We feel like Cedarville is doing a really good job of making this experience more personal,” Brittany added. “It’s not just about filling out an online form and watching your checking account get smaller. It’s been a really neat experience that’s helped us feel more connected to Cedarville.” “We had opportunities to grow in our faith at Cedarville that we had never experienced before,” Peter said. “Cedarville was the culmination of this huge experience in our lives, and we want to make it available to other students.” “At Cedarville, I learned what it means to be in Christian community and how to work through hard times together,” Brittany added. “The friendships we made, the opportunities to grow in our faith, the discipleship. You have an opportunity to grow in faith with the people around you. You don’t get this at every Christian university, let alone at a public university. We received more value from Cedarville than can be measured.” To give to the Voland Family Scholarship, or other donor-funded scholarships, visit cedarville.edu/makeagift . Clem Boyd is Managing Editor of Cedarville Magazine . Advancing Cedarville Your investment as a President’s Society member goes directly to scholarships, allowing us to train students to stand for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ. Young Alumni Circle: § $250–$750 annually based on graduation year Membership Circle: § $1,000 annually Leadership Circle: § $10,000 annually To pursue membership, email presidentssociety@cedarville.edu, connect at cedarville.edu/presidentssociety , or call 937-766-3645. The President’s Society Generosity that transforms lives for godly service, vocational distinction, and cultural engagement