New endowment honors longtime Durham City Manager Tom Bonfield
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(Durham, NC) – A new endowment will honor former Durham City Manager Tom Bonfield with a Durham Tech scholarship in his name. 
Durham Mayor Steve Schewel coordinated with several local businesses to create the Tom Bonfield Scholarship Endowment last fall.
The endowment will generate an award to cover half of the cost to attend Durham Tech annually for one student who is enrolled in the University Transfer program and has an interest in government or policy. This award will help to cover the cost of tuition, fees, and books.
"Tom Bonfield had an extraordinary impact on our city during his time as Durham City Manager. I'm proud to know that his legacy also will have a long and meaningful impact on the education of future residents in our community,” said Durham Mayor Steve Schewel.
The Tom Bonfield Scholarship Endowment will allow students to fulfill their goal of obtaining a degree with less financial burden. Students with an interest in government or policy can apply during the College’s scholarship period from mid-March to mid-April.
"I am honored and grateful to my friends, former colleagues, and our local businesses who contributed to this endowment in my name. I love our city and look forward to the important financial assistance this scholarship will bring for future leaders in our community,” Bonfield said.
Businesses that contributed to the endowment included:
• Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc (CBC),
• FHI 360,
• Hatteras Venture Partners,
• Longfellow Real Estate Partners,
• O’Brien/Atkins Associates,
• Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM) at Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC).
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Desiree Towson, M.S.: Durham Tech Communications and Public Relations Coordinator at allisontowsond@durhamtech.edu