Seven Virginia students earn Verizon Foundation scholarships

Seven Virginia students are among 809 students nationwide who received scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year through Verizon's scholarship program for the children and dependents of company employees.

The students will receive $5,000 annually toward their college expenses. Each scholarship is renewable for three years and has a total value of $20,000.

This year's Virginia recipients are:

• Hubaida Fuseini of Ashburn, daughter of employee Abukari Fuseini, who plans to attend the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

• Aundrea Baker of Charles City, daughter of employee Tanya Baker, who plans to attend the University of Virginia.

• Gregory Dorsey of Hartfield, son of employee Larry Dorsey, who plans to attend the University of Virginia.

• Bobby Murugu of Reston, son of employee Kathleen Murugu, who plans to attend the University of Virginia's College at Wise.

• Jamahl Sapp of Richmond, son of employee Lorenzo Sapp, who plans to attend Old Dominion University in Norfolk.

• Jacob Aber of Rixeyville, son of employee Roy Aber, who plans to attend Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.

• Stacey Fernandes of Sterling, daughter of employee John Fernandes, who plans to attend George Mason University in Fairfax.

Verizon's scholarship program selects recipients based on financial need, academic achievement and extracurricular activities. The scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited four-year institution.