Established by Rob Citrone ’87 and his wife, Cindy Citrone, the Citrone Scholars Program will award four-year full-tuition merit scholarships to talented prospective students. The number of available scholarships may vary each year.
A proud Hampden-Sydney alumnus and valedictorian of the class of 1987, Rob Citrone graduated summa cum laude with a degree in economics and mathematics before earning his M.B.A. at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. A visionary investor and founder of Discovery Capital Management, Rob has built a distinguished career as one of the nation’s leading hedge fund managers.
Rob shared how Hampden-Sydney played a pivotal role in his own life and why giving back to the College holds such deep meaning for him:
“Hampden-Sydney shaped the foundation of who I am—as a thinker, a leader, and a person. The education I received here didn’t just prepare me for a career—it prepared me for life. This College gave me the tools, the discipline, and the values that have guided me in every chapter since. Cindy and I believe deeply in Hampden-Sydney’s mission to form good men and good citizens, and we’re honored to help provide that same opportunity to the next generation. Character, leadership, and commitment to others have always defined a Hampden-Sydney graduate. The Citrone Scholars Program ensures that future generations of talented young men will carry those values forward—with the education, support, and opportunity to lead lives of purpose and impact.”
Consideration for the Citrone Scholars Program occurs during the Top Scholar Competition which recognizes exceptional students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and potential. The Top Scholar Competition, held the day before Admitted Student Day, is open to students who have been awarded the Birthplace Scholarship. Selected participants have the opportunity to compete for this additional merit scholarship award that can be added to their existing scholarship.