VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 5, 2023) – Centura College is pleased to announce receipt of a generous donation from the Carbone Family, in the form of a scholarship fund in the amount of $10,500 to be awarded to students at the Chesapeake and Norfolk campuses of Centura College.
Per the donor’s guidelines, students must be a Hampton Roads resident enrolled in, or pursuing enrollment in, a medical program at Centura College. Additionally, students must be a full-time student or demonstrate intent to become a full-time student. The student can apply these funds towards tuition, books, fees, and other educational expenses. The scholarship provides up to $3,000 in funding over one academic year to qualified students.
Ben Clark, Director of Outreach & Development said, “Centura College is honored to partner with the Carbone Family to celebrate and memorialize the life of John Anthony Carbone Jr. Through the Carbone family’s generosity students pursuing medical careers at Centura College will be able to enter the workforce with less student loan debt. Community partnerships are vital for long-term community success and Centura College is humbled by the opportunity to serve students and help a family honor their son.”
Centura College extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Carbone Family for their commitment to supporting education and investing in the future workforce. This scholarship will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and contribute to the growth and success of our local communities.
