CVGS Foundation

Governor's School Foundation

Rising costs coupled with limited funding have prompted many public educational institutions to seek partnerships with individuals and organizations within the private sector in order to enhance the educational opportunities offered to students. The Central Virginia Governor’s School Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) type 1 corporation formed to receive contributions from individuals, organizations, businesses, and institutions for the purpose of promoting and enhancing the educational program provided for students by the Central Virginia Governor’s School for Science and Technology EIN: 54-1441933.

This link Foundation Annual Reports will allow you to view those annual reports from 2005 to present. Additional documents you may wish to view include the following: Articles of Incorporation,
IRS Determination Letter,
Articles of Amendment, Certificate of Amendment, and State Corp Commission Recognition of Amendment (all related to name change from Magnet to Gov School),
Foundation Bylaws

The Foundation is governed by a board of directors made up of CVGS parents or representatives of corporate partners. Foundation funds are used to supplement the normal operating budget of the Governor’s School and provide for what we at CVGS call our "margin of excellence" activities. Foundation funds provide students with access to state-of-the-art technology; support for research projects; trips to regional, state, and even national research fairs and symposia; and student recognition, including multiple student scholarships. If you would like to Donate to the CVGS Foundation, please click the Donors link in the "IN THIS SECTION" menu.

Scholarships

The CVGS Foundation provides funding for two different types of scholarships for CVGS seniors, the CVGS Founders' Scholarship and the Ann C. Wells Memorial Scholarship. Eligible seniors are invited to apply for both. 

The CVGS Foundation is excited to announce a new campaign to raise funds for a brand new scholarship program: the CVGS Founders' Scholarships! Once endowed, these two awards will be $10,000 each and will replace the Foundation Scholarships. The first two Founders' Scholarships should be awarded in the spring of 2025, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the CVGS program!

The Founders' Scholarship ($10,000 each)

The Founders’ Scholarship is awarded to Central Virginia Governor’s School students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, and outstanding character. The application process includes submission of academic transcripts, standardized test scores, and responses to a series of essay questions.

A Scholarship Committee—comprised of members from the Foundation Board and the Industrial Advisory Board—reviews all applications and selects a group of finalists to advance to the interview stage. From these finalists, the Board selects two recipients, each of whom receives a one-time $10,000 scholarship to support their higher education expenses.

Ann C. Wells Memorial Scholarship for the Advancement of STEM Fields (up to $72,000 each)

The Ann C. Wells Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to two students—one male and one female—from the Central Virginia Governor’s School. Each scholarship provides $18,000 per year and is renewable for up to three additional years, totaling $72,000 per recipient.

These scholarships are both need-based and merit-based. Awardees are selected by the CVGS staff from among applicants who meet the financial need and academic criteria and who submit all required materials by the published deadline.

Background information about the scholarship is available at the link below. The current application and recommendation forms can be obtained from the CVGS Scholarship Coordinator. A renewal form for current Ann C. Wells Scholars is also available below.