Former area resident endows 2 scholarships at ASUMH

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Photo: Cynthia “C.J.” Aldrich

Former area resident Cynthia “C.J.” Aldrich of The Villages in central Florida has endowed two new scholarships at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home.

Aldrich, originally from Gainesville, has designated these scholarships for women and for veterans.

The scholarship for veterans, endowed at more than $100,000, is for current or former members of the armed services. The women’s scholarship was endowed at more than $200,000.

About the gifts, Aldrich says, “When it was time for me to go to college, there weren’t scholarships available for me so my parents had to take out loans to help me attend school. I want students who have financial needs to have a resource available to help them.”

Mollie Morgan, ASUMH’s development officer, says Aldrich is a true inspiration. Morgan says, “When I first met C.J. I didn’t realize what an inspiration she would become for me. She is very adventurous and tries hobbies that I didn’t even know existed. While she has created a fulfilling retirement life, she hasn’t forgotten where she came from and wants to help females and veterans live out their dreams.”

Robin Myers, chancellor at ASUMH, says, “We are delighted that C.J. Aldrich has decided to support deserving students in this region through this generous donation. She overcame hardships of financing her college education and has stated that she doesn’t want to see other students struggle to achieve their educational goals. We are grateful for her generosity and support of ASUMH’s students.”



Photo: (left to right) Mollie Morgan, ASUMH’s development officer; Cynthia “C.J.” Aldrich; and Robin Myers, ASUMH chancellor.

For more information on scholarships at ASUMH or donating to support students, contact Morgan at 870-508-6191.

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