Support Scholarships
Invest in students — 51ÁÔÆæ's (51ÁÔÆæ) highest priority. Nearly 300 scholarships are awarded to 51ÁÔÆæ students each academic year, totaling nearly $500,000 in scholarship funds. Your contribution to scholarships will make a significant impact on students both inside and outside the classroom.
Gifts to the Foundation may be tax deductible.
Donor Spotlight
Thank you to the John F. Nagel Foundation for being the largest scholarship donor at 51ÁÔÆæ and for their unwavering commitment to student success. Since their first donation in 2018, the foundation has generously contributed $1,466,500 over the past eight years. Their incredible support provides $3,500 scholarships to up to 67 students each year in their second year of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including Automotive Technology, Cybersecurity, Drafting Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Network and Systems Administration, Welding and Metal Fabrication, Heavy Duty Diesel Technology, and Collision Repair.
General Scholarship Funds
51ÁÔÆæ's general scholarship fund is a pool of funds made up of non-designated gifts to the 51ÁÔÆæ Foundation. Scholarships from this fund are awarded to students based on requirements set by the College and are not limited to a specific donor or donor's wishes. Gifts to the general scholarship fund can be made online, in-person, or by mail.
Restricted Scholarship Funds
Restricted scholarship funds are established by a donor. Scholarships from restricted funds are awarded to students based on donor-established criteria which may include financial need, program of study, and/or academic merit.
Contact the 51ÁÔÆæ Foundation to donate to an existing scholarship or to create a new scholarship.
Endowed Scholarships
Endowed scholarships are established to benefit students for years to come. Funded through an initial investment of a minimum of $25,000, scholarships are awarded from accrued interest on the endowment year after year.
To establish an endowment, please contact the 51ÁÔÆæ Foundation.
Contact the 51ÁÔÆæ Foundation
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