Foundation Newsletter
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SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
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ammy Burley started Homeless High in November 2013 after hearing about a junior
attending Satellite Beach High School who was living in her car in the parking lot of a
nearby shopping center. After several years of hearing story after story, Burley decided
to take action. That’s when she decided to make Homeless High “real.” Burley reached
out to the Foundation last year to start a scholarship for homeless EFSC students. The
scholarship offers $1,000 to a homeless student who is attending full time and who has a
2.5 minimum GPA. Preference goes to students coming right out of high school.
Turns out, Burley tapped into a hot topic that is getting much deserved attention.
Recently, the Foundation office received a call from a couple who were touched by a
CBS Sunday Morning segment on homelessness among college students. Although the
couple has limited income, they were so moved by the story they set up a recurring
monthly payment to help fund our Homeless High scholarship.
Tammy Burley, Homeless High Foundation (center) with
Tonya Cherry (left) and Jennie Kriete of the EFSC Foundation.
https://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs-sunday-morning/video/Ecgi11MbfhVF3Ytogni9a7xOgOV_2EiT/homeless-college-students-out-in-the-cold/
This is just one example of the goodness in our community. If you have a cause or program you care about but do not have the means to fund in
full, give us a call. We may be able to suggest options for you to help in a meaningful way.
Grateful Scholarship
Recipients Celebrate
he Annual Titan Scholarship Reception was held March 7 to honor donors and
T recipients.
It was a full house with attendees enjoying a nice meal followed by
speakers and award recognition. Dr. Jim Richey told donors they were an important
part of the EFSC family.
The event featured guest speaker Mr. Sam Pak, who was awarded the first
Distinguished Alumni Award. Mr. Pak shared his entrepreneurial story of becoming
the face, founder and CEO of Appliance Direct. The award will continue to be a part
of this event each year.
Students and donors were individually recognized, and students received
certificates for their achievements.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sullivan, donors of the Sally Sullivan Medical
Scholarship with recipient Sibrena Scott
“It is such a joyous evening. Seeing the donors connect with the recipients of their
scholarships really makes the work we do at the Foundation all come together,”
said Tonya Cherry, Donor Relations Coordinator. “I am proud and grateful to be a
part of it all and I think the students and donors are as well.”
Current students may apply for
scholarships for the Fall 2019 semester
from April 10 through June 12, 2019, on
the EFSC Foundation online application
system.
Scholarship recipients pictured with Dr. James Richey, EFSC President
The Council for Advancement and Support of
Education states that even by conservative
estimates, a typical college student in the U.S. pays
$17,000 per year of which half goes toward housing.