Pasco-Hernando State College Annual Report 2018 | Page 6

STORY OF HOPE
Victoria German
Victoria German was a River Ridge High School senior when
she decided to stay local for her next educational step.
“After graduating from high school, I lacked direction and
was uncertain about my future.”
Victoria found Pasco-Hernando
State College’s affordability
helpful, but she still needed
financial assistance. Applying
for a work-study position,
Victoria was employed by
the PHSC Foundation where
she discovered they provide
scholarships to students
needing financial support.
Upon receiving the Edward K.
Roberts Scholarship, she could
devote more time to
her studies.
Victoria German
“Thankfully, at PHSC I found an
extraordinary blend of support
and guidance that helped me to
determine my educational path.
With the caring encouragement
of faculty/staff and the much
needed financial assistance from a
Foundation scholarship, my future
was looking bright!”
PHSC Foundation scholarships and her 3 years working at
PHSC empowered Victoria to earn her Associate in Arts
degree, join the student government association and Phi
Theta Kappa Honor Society. She was also an initial student
enrolled in the PHSC bachelor’s program.
Continuing her education at the University of South Florida,
Victoria recognized the impact that the Foundation’s support
provided her. She has assisted at several fundraising
events to help the Foundation generate money for future
student scholarships.
Today, Victoria German is a proud PHSC alumna and works for
IQPC Exchange as a senior event manager.