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Accenture

Accenture

Accenture is a global technology company with 721,000 employees worldwide. Accenture is committed to ethics and human rights – the key drivers of their business strategy. Their purpose statement is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity....

Adolph Coors Brewery - Shenandoah

Adolph Coors Brewery - Shenandoah

The Norm Kuhl Memorial Scholarship was established in 2000 by the Adolph Coors Brewery – Shenandoah in memory of Norm Kuhl, former plant manager for the Coors Brewery – Shenandoah, who succeeded in life despite significant hardships. The purpose of the gift is to...

Adolph Coors Foundation

Adolph Coors Foundation

The Adolph Coors Foundation Business Scholarship was established in 1990 (revised in 2003) by the Adolph Coors Foundation. The purpose of the gift is to designate funds for underrepresented (e.g., first generation college student, geographic diversity, merit...

Agnes Mason Price ('35)

Agnes Mason Price ('35)

Agnes Mason Price (‘35) established this scholarship in 2001. Agnes graduated from the College of Education with a BS in General Home Economics. As an alumna, Agnes was a member of University Advancement President’s Council. She passed away in 2014. She created this...

A.J. ('92) & Beth Fischer

A.J. ('92) & Beth Fischer

A.J. (‘92) & Beth Fischer created this scholarship in 2007. A.J. graduated from the College of Business with a BBA in Finance. As a student, A.J. was a representative to the Board of Visitors from the student body. He also won a Who’s Who Award in 1990. He and his...

A-J and Beth Fischer

A-J and Beth Fischer

The A-J (‘92) and Beth Fischer Scholarship Endowment in Finance for the College of Business was established in 2007 by A-J (’92) and Beth Fischer. This scholarship shall be merit-based and, all students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance may be eligible...

AKA Lambda Chi

AKA Lambda Chi

The AKA Lambda Chi Forever Scholarship Fund was established to provide funds annually for undergraduate students who are active members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Lambda Chi Chapter or under-represented undergraduate students. Chartered on the campus of James Madison...

Alan and Katherine Neckowitz and Mary Turner

Alan and Katherine Neckowitz and Mary Turner

The Neckowitz/Turner Study Abroad Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 to honor Alan Neckowitz and Charles Turner, who were instrumental in founding the James Madison University Summer in Ireland Study Abroad Program. The purpose of the gift is to assist with the...

Alexander L. and Joanne V. Gabbin

Alexander L. and Joanne V. Gabbin

Alexander L. and Joanne V. Gabbin have focused on the advancement of black excellence in multiple fields like poetry and accounting throughout their time (19 years) at James Madison University. In 2005 Gabbin established the Furious Flower Poetry Center—the first...

Alex Martin

Alex Martin

The Digital Video Group, Inc. Scholarship Endowment in Memory of Donnie E. Mongold was established in 2007 (amended 2008) by Alex Martin, Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of Digital Video Group, Inc. The purpose of the gift is to provide funds annually for...

Alice M. Julias ('65)

Alice M. Julias ('65)

Alice M. Julias received her Bachelors in 1965 from the College of Education, majoring in Elementary Education. She also played tennis for the university. Alice finds inspiration and enjoys hearing about positive Madison experiences. She volunteered to chair her 50th...

Alice M. Julias ('65)

Alice M. Julias ('65)

Alice M. Julias (’65) established this scholarship in 2021. Alice graduated from the College of Education with a BS in Elementary Education. As a student, she was involved in Sigma Kappa and Delta Rho. As an alumna, she has remained active in the JMU community...

Alumni Advisory Council in Health Communication

Alumni Advisory Council in Health Communication

The Dr. Anne S. Gabbard-Alley Scholarship Endowment for Graduate Studies in Health Communication was initiated in 2007 by members of the Alumni Advisory Council in Health Communication to honor Dr. Anne S. Gabbard-Alley. To be eligible, a student must have met all...

Amy ('97) and Jason M. Ruggiero

Amy ('97) and Jason M. Ruggiero

Amy (‘97) and Jason M. Ruggiero established this scholarship in 2016. Amy graduated from the College of Arts and Letters with a BA in English. As a student, she participated in a Study Abroad Italy Rome Practicum. Jason graduated from the College of Business with a...

Amy L. and Paul B. Goodall

Amy L. and Paul B. Goodall

Amy L. and Paul B. Goodall established the CISE Study Abroad Scholarship Endowment on March 18 2019.

Anastasia and Stuart Norton ('83)

Anastasia and Stuart Norton ('83)

Anastasia and Stuart Norton (’83) established this scholarship in 2017. Stuart graduated from the College of Arts and Letters with a BS in Political Science. As a student, he was involved with Theta Chi and JMU police cadet program. He and his wife are active donors...

Andrew Meadows Righter ('85) and Lisa Marie Righter ('85)

Andrew Meadows Righter ('85) and Lisa Marie Righter ('85)

Andrew Meadows Righter (‘85) and Lisa Marie Righter (’85) established this scholarship in 2006. Andrew graduated from the College of Business with a BBA in Management Information Systems and a BS in Data Processing. As a student, he was involved with the Data...

Andrew Meadows Righter and Lisa Marie Righter

Andrew Meadows Righter and Lisa Marie Righter

The Andrew Meadows Righter (‘85) and Lisa Marie Righter (’85) Scholarship Endowment was established in July 2006. In the Righter’s own words, "We are appreciative of the education we received at James Madison University and the many wonderful memories we hold dear to...

Angela L. and Jay B. Keyser ('79)

Angela L. and Jay B. Keyser ('79)

Angela L. and Jay B. Keyser (‘79) established this scholarship in 2005. Jay graduated from the College of Business with a BBA in Accounting. He and his wife, Angela, are parents to a Duke. They are also active in the JMU community through volunteering and being...

Anges Mason Price

Anges Mason Price

This scholarship was established by Agnes Mason Price (‘35) in December 2001. Agnes grew up in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. She graduated with a B.S. degree in general home economics and met her husband, J. William Price, shortly after graduation in Madison,...

Anna Moffatt McCormick ('50)

Anna Moffatt McCormick ('50)

Anna Moffatt McCormick (‘50) established this scholarship in 2009. Anna graduated from the College of Education with a degree in Elementary Education. She made a career for herself as an elementary school teacher. Before her passing, Anna was a member of University...

Ann and Micharl Kincheloe

Ann and Micharl Kincheloe

This scholarship was initiated in 2005 as a project of the Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society in memory of Ian Kincheloe a member of the Class of 2004 majoring in Biology who lost his life in a car accident on his way home to Pennsylvania for Thanksgiving break in...

Ann and Robert Carr, Jr.

Ann and Robert Carr, Jr.

The Ann S. (’78) and Robert F. Carr, Jr. Scholarship Fund for Valley Scholars was established by Ann and Robert Carr. Ann received her Masters from the College of Education in Early Childhood Education in 1978. Ann and Robert are long time supporters of James Madison...

Anne Collins

Anne Collins

The Anne L. Collins ’67 Scholarship Endowment in History in the College of Arts and Letters was established by Anne Collins who received both her Bachelors and Masters in History from James Madison University. Ann, now retired, served as a high-school history...

Anne L. Collins ('67, '78)

Anne L. Collins ('67, '78)

Anne L. Collins (’67, ’78) established this gift in 2017. Anne graduated from the College of Arts and Letters twice, both times majoring in history, with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Arts. Anne is a part of the Founders Society and is an active donor and...

Anne Louise Collins

Anne Louise Collins

The Sidney Rodrick Bland History Scholarship Endowment was established in 2006 by Anne Louise Collins (’67, ’78) in recognition of Dr. Sidney Rodrick Bland, a dedicated and distinguished faculty member and an innovative educator in the Department of History at James...

Ann E. Walker

Ann E. Walker

The Demetric Walker Memorial Scholarship was established in 2001 by Irving and Ann Walker in memory of their son, Demetric ‘00. This scholarship is intended to benefit a James Madison University undergraduate student majoring in history who is a United States...

Ann S. ('78) and Robert F. Carr, Jr

Ann S. ('78) and Robert F. Carr, Jr

Ann S. (’78) and Robert F. Carr, Jr created this scholarship in 2017. Ann graduated from the College of Education with a MED in Early Childhood Education. She and her husband Robert are active members of the Duke Club and donors to JMU. The Valley Scholars Program is...

Barbara and Gilbert Parker

Barbara and Gilbert Parker

The Alison Bailey Parker (’12) Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Journalism was established November 15, 2015 by Barbara and Gilbert Parker in memory of their daughter. On April 13, 2017, the donors signed an amendment to revise the criteria of the scholarship to the...

Barbara Duke

Barbara Duke

The Robert C. and Barbara R. Duke Scholarship was created with a testamentary gift from the estate of Barbara Duke, widow of Robert Duke. Mrs. Duke was an avid James Madison University fan and enjoyed cruises, golfing, and cooking. She was of the Catholic faith. Mrs....