How to Give

Overview

One goal of the Society of Smith Scholars is increasing scholarship funds for medical students. In 1952 when the scholarship started the average cost of medical school for a year was around $1,000, including room and board. Today it is nearly $45,000, including living expenses. In-state tuition in Virginia is $28,000 and up.

In 1952 most Smith scholarships averaged close to $1,000 a student. For most recipients, they covered the cost of medical school. Today, scholarships range from $3,500 to $6,000 a year. Scholarships continue to be renewable for up to four years of medical study.

There are many ways you can financially help enhance the legacy of Florence L. Smith:

• Donate to the Florence L. Smith Medical Scholarship Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. Gifts of all sizes are welcome.
   

• Arrange for a future legacy gift to the Smith Scholarship Fund through your will or trust.
   

• Create your own scholarship fund through the Foundation – this option lets you support medical and other scholarship interests.

Please contact Lynn Neumann, director of gift planning at the Hampton Roads Community Foundation to discuss giving options that may work best for you.