Education and Job Training

Robert Clark Rogers Educational Opportunity Fund

In 2001, on Wellspring’s 20th Anniversary celebration, long-time Wellspring friends and supporters Bob Rogers and Frank Robinson announced that they were establishing a scholarship fund that would assist adults struggling to advance their studies in college. The fund was inspired by Bob’s experience of growing up in a single parent home and understanding first-hand the difference education can make.

In 2006 the first scholarship awards were made, and since then grants and awards totaling $24,720 have been made to 30 students. Awards are made once or twice a year, depending on fund availability.

To be eligible a student has successfully completed a Wellspring education program and has formally enrolled in a college or job training program. Letters and emails are sent to eligible graduates. If interested, a completed application and an interview with the scholarship are required. The awards can be used for any education related expenses such as books, computers or transportation costs.

Notices of thanks from the Robert Clark Rogers Scholarhsip 2011 recipients:

Dear Trustees,

I cannot thank you enought fr this amazing gift! I am very excited yo be able to purchase a newcomputer and to put money towards tires. I can also say, I am very humbled by your generosity. The fact that I was chosen by a group of individuals that are a great asset to the community, is awe-inspiring. The encouragement, gives me a motivation to prove to each of you, that I am worthy of being chosen.

Thank you again,

Taney Mac Leod

From Anita La Vigne:

Dear Board of Trustees,

       I am honored to be the recipient of the Robert Clark Rogers Educational Opportunity Award. My need of a computer and its attachments will be accomplished through your generosity.
       May God’s blessings be upon Mr. Robert Clark and you for investing in my education, and the education of many other students.
       Thank you for your time, trust, and monetary help.

With deep appreciation,
Anita La Vigne