In loving memory of Marlene Ann Ewankowich , an annual scholarship has recently been established to support PHSC nursing students . Marlene always put her family first in life but dearly loved all children . As an avid reader , she was excited about learning and cared deeply for people , so she became a dedicated nurse to serve her community .
Marlene Ann Ewankowich Until the end of her life ,
Marlene stayed brave , strong and loving , as her family and friends will always remember her . The Marlene Ann Ewankowich LPN Annual Scholarship will be awarded beginning in spring 2022 .
PHSC students continue to receive financial support through the David and Teresa Sturgill Scholarship with funding provided by the Sturgill Family Trust . Currently , the fund has provided over $ 160,000 ensuring scholarship assistance will be available to students for many years to come .
Sylvia Huhtanen recently provided the PHSC Foundation with a generous donation designated to the Next Step Endowed Scholarship . Since its establishment in 2014 , this scholarship has provided financial support to nearly 35 students totaling $ 27,800 .
The PHSC Foundation was recently presented a check from the Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central designated to support the Bobcat Pantry . Funding will provide grocery gift cards for students experiencing food insecurity as well as assist in stocking the pantries at each campus .
The Florida College System Foundation continued to provide support to students through the First Generation Matching Grant Program . Donations made by the Rays Baseball Foundation , Duke Energy Foundation , Hernando Healthcare Foundation and the Gary L . Blackwell Charitable Foundation were matched 2:1 providing $ 98,985 in scholarships for first generation in college students during the 2021-2022 academic year .
In a partnership between the Florida Department of Education and Helios Education Foundation , the PHSC Foundation received grant funding for the Now . Not Tomorrow . initiative . With a matching gift provided , $ 37,992 in scholarship funds were made available for students who graduated high school in 2020 and 2021 , removing financial barriers and providing resources for students to enroll at PHSC during the fall 2021 term .
Thank you to our community partners and friends J . P . Morgan Chase for donating $ 50,000 to PHSC ’ s Pathway to Success program scholarships .
This generous gift will allow Pasco-Hernando State College students in the Pathways to Success Scholars program to receive scholarships . The Pathways to Success program is an initiative started by PHSC President , Dr . Timothy L . Beard and coordinated with Hernando Adult Ed and Hernando County School District to engage with local high school students ’ educational dreams . Students accepted into this program are given the resources to pursue their goals and educational credentials while receiving expert guidance and now , thanks to this gift , financial support .
Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central presents check to the PHSC Foundation .
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