PAVE Student Aid & Scholarship Program

The PAVE Student Aid & Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in educational programs preparing them for careers in the retail environments industry, including but not limited to careers in retail design and planning, and visual merchandising industries.

The program was developed to help ensure a future talent pool for the industry by eliminating barriers to studying in these fields. The funds assist students who are experiencing financial difficulties that may prevent them from continuing school.

Scholarships

Donors may name the scholarship fund and have input on its applicationcriteria such as financial need, grade point average, and academic concentrations. Scholarship can be specific to students majoring in a specific field, regional award, etc.

Named Scholarship & Experience:
Rewards a scholarship in the name of your choosing as well as an educational experience to deserving students based on merit and/or need. Sponsor can cover travel costs independently.

• $5,000 Named Scholarship & Experience ($4,000 Scholarship/$1,000 Travel)
• $2,500 Named Scholarship & Experience ($1,500 Scholarship/$1,000 Travel)

Named Scholarship:
Rewards a scholarship in the name of your choosing to deserving students based on merit and/or need. We work with you to determine the criteria. Scholarship can be specific to students majoring in a specific field, regional award, etc. – $5,000 Named Scholarship x ___ year(s)

• $2,500 Named Scholarship x ___ year(s)

Student Aid Grants

PAVE’s Student Aid Grants addresses student need that can impact ongoing education and rewards students on merit and need.

Donation Opportunities:

• $5,250: Student Aid Grant dispersed over 3 years, $1,750 per year.
• $3,500: Student Aid Grant dispersed over 2 years, $1,750 per year.

You may include your own/your company’s name in the grant. You may participate in the grant reward process if desired. You will receive recognition for your donation.

PAVE HELPING HAND FUND GRANTS

Enhance the educational experience at a college program. PAVE’s Helping Hand Fund enables accredited institutions to improve their programs.

PLANNED GIVING

Gifts of Appreciated Property or Collectibles With careful planning, you can enjoy favorable tax benefits, such as a charitable contribution deduction or the elimination of long-term capital gains tax, from gifts of long-term appreciated securities and real estate. If you donate collectibles, you can deduct the amount of the appraisal for the items. Consult your accountant for details on planned giving benefits.

BEQUESTS

Honor and sustain your family name with a bequest to PAVE.

LIFE INCOME/CHARITABLE TRUSTS

Make a substantial gift to PAVE without forfeiting the annual income produced by these assets. A charitable trust allows you to retain income for the life of you and your spouse, and it can be structured to create a substantial tax break over a period of years.

LIFE INSURANCE

You can transfer ownership of an existing policy to PAVE or purchase a new life insurance policy naming PAVE as the beneficiary and/or owner.

REMEMBRANCE GIFTS

Honor a loved one or respected colleague with a gift to PAVE in their name. Any amount accepted. Your thoughtfulness will be acknowledged (without mentioning amount) to the individual or family member/friend.