Coleman Worldwide Moving recently awarded scholarships to 16 college students who will attend various higher learning institutions in six different states. The company awards the Virginia M. Coleman Memorial Scholarship annually to assist with the growing cost of a college education. Those qualifying and awarded the scholarship must be a son, daughter, or grandchild to a Coleman Worldwide Moving employee. For over 15 years, the company has given some $177,000 to 177 qualifying children and grandchildren of its associates. The 2015 scholarship recipients seek varied interests in education including: counseling, criminal justice, engineering, various medical professions, music, and others.
The Virginia M. Coleman Memorial Scholarship honors longtime matriarch of the Coleman family and Coleman Worldwide Moving. “It is a true honor to assist these deserving students,” says John Coleman, Executive Vice President for Coleman Worldwide Moving. “Each of them begins an exciting journey of education that will ultimately serve the world in so many ways. Virginia Coleman was a dedicated woman who personified hard work, persistence and a desire to give back to those around her. I am confident this year’s scholarship recipients will continue her legacy in their studies and beyond in their family, work and community lives.”
About Coleman Worldwide Moving:
Coleman Worldwide Moving is a global moving, storage and relocation company that is committed to serving the needs of corporations, governments and individuals. Coleman is a family company and it is one of the largest privately held transportation companies headquartered in the Southeast. It operates sixty service centers throughout the United States and is the largest agent for Allied Van Lines. For more information about Coleman Worldwide Moving visit www.colemanallied.com or call 1-877-693-7060.
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