realized that our endowments had taken
such a hit as a result of the troubled
economy, it was time for us to take action.
We have always prided ourselves in
being a small town University "Where
Learning Gets Personal," so this was the
perfect time to show it! Thanks to our
guests and sponsors, we were able to raise
enough funds to award 96 scholarships
for the 2009-10 school year. It was such
a success, we are doing it again! The
SOS Beach Party 2010 will take place on
August 6th and will feature some of the
great beach-themed festivities from last
year plus a few new surprises. Visit www.
uncp.edu/advancement/sos/ today for
more information!
After last year's event, we notified
the scholarship recipients and explained
what had taken place to make their award
possible.
wonderful helping hand. I will do my best
to make you proud by giving 110% effort
in my studies."
that your contribution has made my life
more at ease. UNCP is truly a special
University."
about the origin of the award and how
those responses.
help. UNCP is a very good place to meet
new people and develop relationships that
last for a lifetime."
leads to a brighter future."
This money helps in making my education
dream become a reality."