Inspire, Spring 2001

Inspire 15 to future generations. The gifts received are invested and then the earnings are given away as scholarships. Beginning this spring, Cedarville will award scholarships for the fall of 2001 to first-year students who are children or grandchildren of Cedarville graduates. These students must demonstrate leadership skills and a heart for Christian service. Due to the current size of the endowment, a limited number of scholarships will be available. As alumni continue to give toward the principal of the scholarship, the number of awards will grow. “Approximately 200 children of alumni are currently attending Cedarville; about 70 are freshmen,” stated Faith Linn ’83, director of alumni relations. “And since the majority of our graduates have come in the last 20 years, we expect the number of children who could come to Cedarville to grow exponentially.” “The shared vision is that the fund will grow so that every child and grandchild of a Cedarville alum will receive a scholarship while attending Cedarville University. For that to happen, the endowment will need to grow to well beyond a million dollars,” Kim said. “We are encouraging reunion classes to consider a gift to the scholarship fund. The Class of 1978 is already on board with this initiative with their Silver Anniversary Scholarship. We are also challenging others to include the fund in their estate plans or will. Some might consider other gift-giving vehicles that provide income as well as benefit The Future Generations Scholarship. And, of course, gifts of any size will collectively make the fund grow.” “Cedarville has always enjoyed a special relationship with alums,” reflected Steve Thompson ’81, associate director of financial aid. “I am excited about this new scholarship because it expresses, in a tangible way, appreciation for alumni. I think it will be an encouragement to my fellow graduates as they support their children’s education. I personally intend to be involved financially, and I hope many of my friends from the ’80s will also view it as a valuable partnership.” Kelly enthusiastically added, “I expect alumni will be excited to get behind this. I am planning to contribute even though I don’t have kids. I welcome the opportunity to help my nephews and the children of my friends and classmates.” The Class of ’60 hopes other classes will reach out to Cedarville students by providing financial assistance and incentives. Dwayne made this challenge: “The Class of ’60 is committed to do what it can to encourage others to do the same. For that reason, we challenge each class celebrating a 10-year increment reunion to make a class gift toward The Future Generations Scholarship.” “In my interactions with alumni, I am often asked about scholarships for their children. I’m thrilled to be able to share this new initiative,” Faith concluded. “It is truly family helping family at its broadest sense.” For more information on applying for a Future Generations scholarship, visit the admissions Web site at www.cedarville.edu/dept/adm/l_scholar.htm . Anyone interested in contributing to The Future Generations Scholarship or any scholarship can contact Kim Longo or Dave Bartlett in the office of gift planning at 1-800-766-1115. Dr. Merlin Ager ’60