What is the purpose of the Virginia Softball Bicentennial Fund?

This scholarship endowment provides sustained, long-term support, ensuring the softball student-athletes receive scholarship funds for generations to come. 

How much of softball's scholarship bill is currently covered by endowments?

Currently, 8% of softball's annual scholarship bill is covered by an endowment distribution. The remaining amount is covered by a combination of yearly donations to the Annual Fund and Friends of Softball.

What would it take to fully endow softball's current offering of 12 scholarships?

The softball program would require $14.9 million to fully endow the entirety of available scholarship rewards. 

How will my gift be used?

When a gift is made to the Virginia Softball Bicentennial Fund, the Virginia Athletics Foundation invests it with the University of Virginia Investment Management Company (UVIMCO) for long-term growth. The earnings generated by the investments are used to support the scholarship needs of the program.                          

What if I want to mail my gift?

Checks should be made payable to Virginia Athletics Foundation and mailed to Virginia Athletics Foundation / Attn: Sam Woodward / PO Box 400833 / Charlottesville, VA 22904-4833. For your gift to count toward this campaign, please include “Virginia Softball Bicentennial Fund” in the memo line.

What if I want to make a gift differently?

To make your gift other than online by credit card or mail by check, please contact Sam Woodward at 434 - 982 - 5563 or swoodward@virginia.edu. 

Can I submit a pledge now and pay later?

Yes, you can call Sam Woodward at 434 - 982 - 5563 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm). We encourage passionate donors to establish a recurring, multi-year commitment. Gifts must be paid by December 31st of each respective year.