Sales Executives Club Leaves Lasting Legacy with Endowed Scholarship for SWCC Business Student

CEDAR BLUFF, VA — Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) is proud to announce the establishment of the Sales Executives Club Endowed Educational Scholarship for Business, a newly endowed fund created to support students pursuing degrees in Business or Marketing. This scholarship represents the final legacy of the Sales Executives Club of Bluefield, which is formally concluding its operations after more than 70 years of service to the regional business community.

Founded in 1954, the Sales Executives Club has been a vital force in promoting professional development, ethical business practices, and leadership in the Bluefield, Virginia and West Virginia area. As a 501(c)(6) business league, the club has brought together sales and marketing professionals for decades, fostering mentorship, networking, and community engagement.

With the decision to close its doors, the club’s board members chose to ensure their mission lives on by investing in the future of local students. The endowed scholarship will be administered by the SWCC Educational Foundation, which supports nearly 300 scholarships annually. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a Business or Marketing program at Southwest Virginia Community College.

“This scholarship is a powerful tribute to the Sales Executives Club’s enduring commitment to education and leadership,” said Susan Lowe, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at SWCC. “Though the club is closing, its values will live on through the students who benefit from this generous gift.”

Students interested in applying for the Sales Executives Club Endowed Educational Scholarship for Business should visit sw.edu/scholarships for more information. Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will open December 1, 2025. If you are interested in making a donation to the Sales Executives Club Endowed Educational Scholarship for Business, please contact Susan Lowe at Southwest Virginia Community College (276) 964-7304 or email:susan.lowe@sw.edu