Endowed Scholarship Index

George Buchsman Brody Memorial Endowed Scholarship

George’s life is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and the power of education. A child Holocaust survivor who journeyed from Hungary to Guatemala and ultimately to the United States, he refused to let borders, setbacks, or hardship stop him from becoming an engineer. Through determination, he built a remarkable career in healthcare plastics, earned four patents, completed a master’s degree while working, and found his true calling in engineering innovation. Johanna hopes that recipients of this scholarship see George’s story as proof that education can open doors anywhere—and that engineering can change both lives and the world.

George Edward Smith Memorial Scholarship Endowment

This scholarship was established in memory of George Edward Smith by his friends and family. It was the first endowed scholarship at IVC and therefore not only provides support to students in perpetuity, but also set an example for others who were interested in creating endowments.

Grace Everett Fulkerson Endowed Scholarship

Grace Everett Fulkerson was Betty Everett's mother-in-law. Her life ended much too early. She was a great supporter of women—smart, determined, independent women. She would have loved the Charter 100 scholars supported by this scholarship, which was sponsored and named in her honor by Betty.

Grace Kim Everett Endowed Scholarship

Following a 27-year career as a teacher in the Newport Mesa Unified School District, Grace Kim Everett turned to the art of glass fusing. She had learned this craft from several outstanding glass artists. Working out of her garage studio in Irvine, California, she created many interesting pieces and displayed and sold them at local craft fairs. In addition to her glasswork, she was a wife, mom, good friend, and neighbor, as well as an accomplished motorcyclist. She passed away in 2017.