The Ridley Scholarship Program

The Ridley Scholarship Program 🌟 Supporting the Ridley Scholarship Program at UVA! We empower Black scholars through mentorship and community, honoring Dr. Walter N. Ridley.

Join us in celebrating Black excellence! ✊🏾📚

Welcome back to grounds HOOS! New Semester, Same Ridley! Here’s to fresh starts, familiar faces, and new adventures toge...
01/14/2026

Welcome back to grounds HOOS! New Semester, Same Ridley! Here’s to fresh starts, familiar faces, and new adventures together 🧡💙🤍

🎉 Thank You, Ridley Community! 🎉Because of YOU, we didn’t just meet our goal—we surpassed it! With 140 donors and over $...
04/02/2025

🎉 Thank You, Ridley Community! 🎉

Because of YOU, we didn’t just meet our goal—we surpassed it! With 140 donors and over $30,000 given, your generosity has made a lasting impact on the future of Black scholars at UVA.

We set out to honor Dr. Walter Ridley’s 115th birthday by reaching 115 donors, and you showed up in an incredible way. Your support continues to uplift and invest in the next generation of leaders.

From all of us at the Ridley Scholarship Program—thank you for believing in our mission and being part of this legacy! 💙🧡

⏳ The Final Hours of Giving Day! ⏳Today, we set out to honor Dr. Walter Ridley’s 115th birthday by reaching 115 donors—a...
04/01/2025

⏳ The Final Hours of Giving Day! ⏳

Today, we set out to honor Dr. Walter Ridley’s 115th birthday by reaching 115 donors—and we’re so close! 🎉

This post celebrates both our future and our past—featuring some of our incredible first-year Ridley Scholars, alongside the legacies of Dean Sylvia Terry and Glynn Key, two trailblazers who paved the way for Black excellence at UVA.

When you give, you’re not just making a donation—you’re honoring a legacy and investing in the next generation of Black scholars.

With only 6 hours left and 72 donations made so far, we need you to help us cross the finish line!

🌟 Be part of history. Give now! 🌟

đź”— Click the link to donate today: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofVirginia/we-are-ridley-giving-day/?a=9787851

We are incredibly grateful to Thompson Hospitality and The Ridley restaurant for their continued partnership with the Ri...
03/10/2025

We are incredibly grateful to Thompson Hospitality and The Ridley restaurant for their continued partnership with the Ridley Scholarship Program! Your unwavering support plays a vital role in empowering our scholars and ensuring their success. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our mission!

02/27/2025

As Black History Month comes to an end, we reflect on the trailblazers who paved the way and look ahead to the bright future we’re building. ✨ The Ridley Scholarship Program continues to uplift and support Black students across Grounds, ensuring that legacy of excellence and opportunity lives on. 🎓✨

Hear from Ridley Board Chair Chris Ford (Engr ’87) and 4th-year Ridley Scholar Taylor Whirley as they share what being part of Ridley means to them and why your support makes a difference. 💙🧡 Every donation helps us empower the next generation of Black leaders at UVA! 🖤

📢 This video is part of our ongoing series based on this year’s theme—“We are Ridley.” Stay tuned for more stories from our scholars and leaders!

Black excellence shines every day, but this month, we celebrate it with intention. ✨ From honoring legacies like Sylvia ...
02/18/2025

Black excellence shines every day, but this month, we celebrate it with intention. ✨ From honoring legacies like Sylvia Terry’s to uplifting the next generation of scholars and leaders, we recognize the impact of Black students, alumni, and trailblazers.

Sylvia Terry (Grad ’72) was a champion for Black student success at UVA, best known for creating the Peer Advisor Program, which has supported generations of Black students in their academic and personal journeys. Her dedication helped shape a stronger, more connected community. This year, her legacy continues as the Sylvia Terry Scholarship will be awarded to a rising third-year student, ensuring her impact lives on. The application will be open until March 5th!

Join us in celebrating Black scholars, investing in the future, and continuing the legacy of excellence.

Money talks, and so did our Ridley Scholars! 💰✨ At our Financial Literacy Workshop, scholars had the opportunity to ask ...
02/12/2025

Money talks, and so did our Ridley Scholars! 💰✨

At our Financial Literacy Workshop, scholars had the opportunity to ask their burning financial questions and dive into a hands-on budget case study with the incredible Anne-Marie Gilliam, CFP®. Her engaging approach made complex topics easy to understand, keeping the room energized and excited about financial planning!

To top it off, each scholar walked away with a valuable guidebook to continue their financial journey beyond the workshop. 💡📖 A huge thank you to Anna for empowering our scholars with knowledge they can use for a lifetime! 🙌

As we reflect on Black History Month, we want to highlight one of our scholars. Over J-Term, Ridley Scholar Mary Hall ve...
02/04/2025

As we reflect on Black History Month, we want to highlight one of our scholars. Over J-Term, Ridley Scholar Mary Hall ventured abroad and took London: The Theatrical City. She appreciated seeing the difference in theatre culture and especially enjoyed the museums. Look out for Mary’s self-written and directed plays featured in UVA’s New Works, Virginia Players Lab Series, and Overcranked Student Film Festival this spring!

This Black History Month, we honor two trailblazers who transformed UVA and continue to inspire us today. John Merchant...
02/03/2025

This Black History Month, we honor two trailblazers who transformed UVA and continue to inspire us today.

John Merchant (Law ’58) made history as UVA Law’s first Black graduate and went on to found the Ridley Scholarship Program, empowering future Black scholars. Decades after, Glynn Key (Col ’86, Law ’89) redefined leadership as the first Black woman to chair UVA’s Honor Committee and serve as Student Council president, ultimately shaping national policy through her bold vision.

Their legacies live on through Ridley Scholars. Honor their impact with a gift to the Ridley Scholarship Program.

Donate: https://alumni.virginia.edu/ridley/donate/

Yesterday, we had the honor of hosting a Vision Board event led by our incredible Ridley Board member, Dr. Paula Anderso...
01/20/2025

Yesterday, we had the honor of hosting a Vision Board event led by our incredible Ridley Board member, Dr. Paula Anderson! Thank you, Dr. Anderson, for an inspiring workshop that empowered our scholars to dream big and visualize their future.

A huge shoutout to all our scholars for their creativity and hard work—your boards were nothing short of amazing!

This event was especially timely as we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. His vision of justice, equality, and hope continues to inspire us to dream boldly and work tirelessly toward a brighter future.

If you haven’t created your own vision board yet, let this be your sign to start! Visualizing your goals is a powerful first step toward achieving them.

The 2023-24 Ridley Scholarship Program Annual Report is here! 📖✨Discover how we’re shaping opportunities, celebrating ac...
12/27/2024

The 2023-24 Ridley Scholarship Program Annual Report is here! 📖✨

Discover how we’re shaping opportunities, celebrating achievements, and creating a brighter future for Black scholars at UVA. See the incredible impact your support has made this year!

đź“Ą Read the full report now at the link: https://alumni.virginia.edu/ridley/about/annual-report/

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