“Beat the Odds” 2020 Fundraising Video
Committee Co-Chairs: Bonnie Hoffman & Vincent Smith
E-mail: BeatTheOddsLoudoun@gmail.com
The “Beat the Odds” Scholarship Program
Loudoun County’s “Beat the Odds” scholarship initiative originated as the local faction of the nationally recognized Children’s Defense Fund initiative to identify local youth who had demonstrated the ability to succeed in spite of being at risk for failure because of their environment or life circumstances.
Though CDF formally ended its initiative, Loudoun’s scholarship committee has continued its pursuit to honor incredible Loudoun County seniors who have overcome all odds and wish to pursue high education or technical training. As of May 2026, Loudoun’s “Beat the Odds” committee has awarded more than $550,000 in scholarship and technology grants to more than 100 students.
