Newby/Sentara Scholars Program Gives High School Seniors the Opportunity to Pursue  Trades 

20 Norfolk Public Schools graduating seniors receive full scholarships to Centura College, Aviation Institute of  Maintenance, and Tidewater Tech. 

Norfolk, Virginia (May 19, 2022) – Dr. Keith Newby, President of the James E. Newby, Jr. M.D.  Foundation and Medical Director of Health Equity for Sentara Healthcare, has created the  Newby/Sentara Scholars program in conjunction with Centura College and Norfolk Public  Schools. Sentara has provided a grant to fund graduating seniors with scholarships to Centura  College and its affiliates, Aviation Institute of Maintenance and Tidewater Tech. These  institutions train adult students in healthcare, aircraft and automotive maintenance, HVAC,  welding, and other skilled trades, connecting them with rewarding career fields in the Hampton  Roads region.