PVCC Educational Foundation Impact
We are focused on helping all students to realize their full potential as individuals, make better lives for themselves and their families, and contribute to the communities where they live and work. And YOU help make that happen!
Each year, PVCC benefits from the philanthropy of friends and supporters who are critical partners in our success. Gifts to the PVCC Educational Foundation enable the College to change the lives of students, meet local workforce development needs, and enhance the quality of life in our region.
A glimpse at your impact in 2025
581 DONORS
Came together to make incredible things happen for PVCC.
$2.5 M DONATIONS
Given in all sizes by individuals, businesses, and foundations.
$6.4 M PROGRAM SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Allocated $6.4 million to fund academic and workforce programs, scholarships, student success initiatives, and capital improvements.
THANKS TO YOU, PVCC students achieve their dreams!
"I chose PVCC because I was born and raised in Nelson County, Virginia, just a stone's throw from Charlottesville. I'd always known about PVCC, but it wasn't until I started researching online that I discovered the range of programs and scholarships available to me. As a first-generation, low-income student, college never felt like a realistic option. But I took a leap of faith with PVCC, and they've supported me every step of the way. Thanks to their guidance and resources, earning a degree is no longer just a dream, it's something I'm actively achieving."
-Lance S., scholarship recipient
THANKS TO YOU, PVCC achieved new and exciting milestones.
New Programs
Since 2006, 20 new academic and workforce programs have been created with private support dollars. Public funding covers less than 50 percent of the college's annual budget.
Opening Doors for Students
More than $500,000 in scholarships was awarded in 2024–2025 alone, with over $2.1 million distributed to students over the past five years - a key reason why three out of every four graduates transfer or enter the workforce without student loan debt.
Helping Job-Seekers Become Valued Employees
Network2Work@PVCC has enrolled 2,220 jobseekers over the last 11 years. Wage data demonstrates that job-seekers during that period have experienced average wage gains of 104%.
Transforming Lives
The Class of 2025 included 743 graduates, all of whom received at least one degree, certificate or career studies certificate during the 2024-2024 academic year. PVCC graduates are caregivers, problem-solvers, and changemakers—and they are everywhere.
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