Charles G. Thalhimer

In 1984, Harry and Marcia Thalhimer established the Charles G. Thalhimer Family Endowed Scholarship with a $250,000 gift to honor Harry’s father, Charles. The scholarship is awarded annually to two top-performing students, one undergraduate and one master’s student, in their final year at VCU. It covers tuition and fees.

Along with the financial support this opportunity provides, Harry and Marcia have also served as mentors for many recipients, including career advice and introductions to local business leaders. The Thalhimers treasure the relationships they’ve built with VCU students and enjoy staying in close touch with them and watching their careers grow.

“They deserve all the credit for their own success,” Harry Thalhimer says. “Our role is just to help by recognizing their talents. Anytime you can recognize someone, it shows them what they are capable of and gives them confidence in their abilities. It helps them realize that not only have they accomplished something, but they can go even farther and do more.”