EFSC College Accomplishments 2024 | Page 32

Foundation Continues Trend Awards New Record Number of Scholarships

Awarded

$ 1,173,312

in scholarships to a record number of

1,120 students Raised

$ 946,357 in 2024 including

316 new donors worth

$ 137,276

Thanks to the support of individuals , local businesses , and special event proceeds , the EFSC Foundation awarded a record number of scholarships in 2024 , continuing its mission to ease the financial costs of a college education for our students .

New Scholarships Created

Wharton-Smith Construction Scholarship Phi Theta Kappa – Chi Nu Scholarship Gianna Aliano Memorial Scholarship Yvonne Scheiner Memorial Scholarship Handfield Family Scholarship Kaylee Francisco Memorial Scholarship Maria Magdalena Satta Memorial Scholarship NASA Alumni League FL Chapter Scholarship BIMDA Dental Studies Scholarship Lt . Col . John H . Johnson Apollo I Memorial Scholarship Foundation NVHS George Taylor Sr . for Veterans Scholarship

Other Academic Support and Special Events

$ 50 K Alumni and Friends

A total of nearly in additional support was provided to meet these needs :
Musical Instruments for the new EFSC Pep Band
Special Equipment for Public Safety Programs
Helped students in the Aviation Program and African American Student Union to attend competitions and trainings

Alumni and Friends Special Events

Hosted a VIP Alumni Night at the King Center in March with ZZ Top
Hosted a VIP Alumni Night at the King Center in November with Kool & The Gang
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