TVAUG SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

TVAUG has been providing scholarships for graduating students from local schools who are pursuing a degree in technology related fields since 2016. In addition to financial awards, TVAUG has refurbished and donated numerous iPads, iMacs and MacBooks over the years to many local organizations. See our Donations page here for more info or to donate your equipment.

As technology continues to reshape industries and drive innovation, The Villages Apple User Group believes that it is of paramount importance to invest in the education of these young minds for both individuals and society.

TVAUG scholarships will help alleviate financial barriers that often hinder talented students from pursuing higher education and help to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity.

Current members of the awards team include:
– Judy Reed (Chairperson)
– Ruby Williams (Assistant Chairperson)
– Shirley Land (Treasurer)
– Carmine Filormino (Advisor)
– Carole Fortlage (Advisor)

At our July 2023 Board meeting we agreed to name the 2024 TVAUG scholarship program in honor of Carole Martin, one of the founding members of our club who was actively involved in the program each year.

YEAR	LOCATION	RECIPIENTS	AWARDS
2024	Wildwood Middle High School	Shyanne Durst, Armand Grable	$1,500 ea.
Jamarian Gordon, Nia Haugabrook, Ireona Hilbert	$500 ea.
2022	Wildwood Middle High School	Lailah Rich, Elroy Rozier	$1,500 ea.
Taylor Foster, Jessie Strickland, Arianna Meyers	$1,000 ea.
2018	Wildwood Middle High School	Jerica Tillie, Kayleah Cole	$1,800 ea.
Leesburg Boys & Girls Club	4 students in their Summer Program	$1,500
2017	Wildwood Middle High School	Mackenzie Pierson, Sophia Thornton, Rebecca Wilson (declined)	$1,200 ea.
2016	The Villages High School	Hannah Moody	$2,400

YEAR

LOCATION

RECIPIENTS

AWARDS

2024

Wildwood Middle High School

Shyanne Durst, Armand Grable

$1,500 ea.

Jamarian Gordon, Nia Haugabrook, Ireona Hilbert

$500 ea.

2022

Wildwood Middle High School

Lailah Rich, Elroy Rozier

$1,500 ea.

Taylor Foster, Jessie Strickland, Arianna Meyers

$1,000 ea.

2018

Wildwood Middle High School

Jerica Tillie, Kayleah Cole

$1,800 ea.

Leesburg Boys & Girls Club

4 students in their Summer Program

$1,500

2017

Wildwood Middle High School

Mackenzie Pierson, Sophia Thornton, Rebecca Wilson (declined)

$1,200 ea.

2016

The Villages High School

Hannah Moody

$2,400

Our 2024 Awards Recipients

Shyanne Durst ($1,500.00 award) has been accepted at the University of Northwestern Ohio to study high-performance technology in Motorsports (specifically dirt track and asphalt racing), along with a Bachelor Degree in Motorsports marketing.
Armand Grable ($1,500.00 award) plans to attend Florida State University. Armand will seek a Bachelor of Science in Finance at FSU. His passion is the FinTech industry. His ultimate career goal is to be a Chief Financial Officer and innovator in the financial industry by using AI.
Nia Haugabrook ($500.00 award) was the first female at Wildwood Middle High School to sign a volleyball scholarship. The scholarships “provide a crucial stepping stone towards my career aspirations in law enforcement.” She plans to attend South Florida State College.
Ireona Hilbert ($500.00 award) has been accepted at Penn Foster College. She is eager to learn more with an interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI). She likes to try new things and strives to reach her goals.
Jamarian Gordon ($500.00 award) plans to attend Edward Walters University. Jamarian is active in sports; basketball, football and baseball He was a first place winner in the First Amendment Essay Competition. He has been on the honor roll and realizes the importance of continuing education.
Ruby Williams and Judy Reed from TVAUG Scholarship Committee at right

Click here for The Villages Daily Sun article (5/25/2024)

2024 Presentation Ceremony

2024 Recipients

2024 Seniors (seated)

Previous Winners

2018 – Tonya and Judy

2018 Jerica-Kayleigh-Judy

2018 Judy-Tonya-Shirley

2017 Rebecca-Mackenzie-Sophia

2016 Judy-Hannah-Carole

Our 2022 Awards Recipients (above)

Lailah Rich ($1,500.00 award) plans on attending the University of Alabama and was the 2022 Senior Class President and student adviser for the School Advisory Council.
Elroy Rozier ($1,500.00 award) plans on attending the College of Central Florida. He accumulated over 100 volunteer hours. He was been accepted to multiple colleges and universities.
Taylor Foster ($1,000.00 award) was ranked 4th in her class. She was involved with student government, volleyball manager, twice weightlifting state qualifier and was employed at Publix.
Arianna Meyers ($1,000.00 award) loves volunteering for the school and being with her family. She had over 130 volunteer hours. She was the manager for volleyball and soccer, a student athlete for years, worked with student government and a member of the National Honor Society. She took rigorous courses in the Cambridge AICE Program, an International Student Academic Instruction and Assessment Program. She was accepted at Florida Gulf Coast University, first generation and the oldest of 6.
Jessie Strickland ($1,000.00 award) had over 110 volunteer hours, including mission trips to Miami and Salt Lake City. He was a finalist in the International Science and Engineering fair, state medalist in track and field and represented the county in the state level academic quiz.

TVAUG SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Shyanne Durst ($1,500.00 award) has been accepted at the University of Northwestern Ohio to study high-performance technology in Motorsports (specifically dirt track and asphalt racing), along with a Bachelor Degree in Motorsports marketing.

Armand Grable ($1,500.00 award) plans to attend Florida State University. Armand will seek a Bachelor of Science in Finance at FSU. His passion is the FinTech industry. His ultimate career goal is to be a Chief Financial Officer and innovator in the financial industry by using AI.

Nia Haugabrook ($500.00 award) was the first female at Wildwood Middle High School to sign a volleyball scholarship. The scholarships “provide a crucial stepping stone towards my career aspirations in law enforcement.” She plans to attend South Florida State College.

Ireona Hilbert ($500.00 award) has been accepted at Penn Foster College. She is eager to learn more with an interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI). She likes to try new things and strives to reach her goals.

Jamarian Gordon ($500.00 award) plans to attend Edward Walters University. Jamarian is active in sports; basketball, football and baseball He was a first place winner in the First Amendment Essay Competition. He has been on the honor roll and realizes the importance of continuing education.

Ruby Williams and Judy Reed from TVAUG Scholarship Committee at right

2024 Presentation Ceremony

Previous Winners

Lailah Rich ($1,500.00 award) plans on attending the University of Alabama and was the 2022 Senior Class President and student adviser for the School Advisory Council.

Elroy Rozier ($1,500.00 award) plans on attending the College of Central Florida. He accumulated over 100 volunteer hours. He was been accepted to multiple colleges and universities.

Taylor Foster ($1,000.00 award) was ranked 4th in her class. She was involved with student government, volleyball manager, twice weightlifting state qualifier and was employed at Publix.

Jessie Strickland ($1,000.00 award) had over 110 volunteer hours, including mission trips to Miami and Salt Lake City. He was a finalist in the International Science and Engineering fair, state medalist in track and field and represented the county in the state level academic quiz.

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