91视频 Foundation Kicks Off Scholarship Campaign
The 91视频 Foundation鈥檚 annual Friends of the Foundation scholarship campaign is underway.
鈥淲hile the last two years have brought challenges due to the pandemic, 91视频 supporters responded in extraordinary ways,鈥� said Bridgette Kelch, Foundation executive director. 鈥淥ur community is emerging stronger, more resilient, than ever.鈥�
In the 2021-22 academic year, the 91视频 Foundation allocated a total of $478,150 in scholarships to 293 students. With donor support, the Foundation plans to allocate $485,595 to 330 students in 2022-23.
鈥淪ince 2002, the 91视频 Foundation has been able to award over $2.8 million in scholarships to students in need 鈥� thanks to our generous donors,鈥� Kelch said.
The annual Friends of the Foundation scholarship campaign starts in November and typically wraps in late winter.
鈥淟ast year, as a thank you to our donors, we created our first-ever Alumni Gala Box. The box was such a hit, we decided to do it again this year,鈥� said Kelch.
The box will contain items created or donated by current 91视频 students and alumni. Included in the box this year will be one bottle of red wine, donated by Robller Vineyard; chocolates made by 91视频 culinary students; a stress-relieving coloring book for adults designed by an 91视频 graduate; notecards featuring an alum鈥檚 artwork; and an ornament created by 91视频 welding students.
鈥淚f you feel that 91视频 played a role in making you, a loved one or your community a success, we ask that you consider making a positive difference in the lives of our students by donating to the annual scholarship appeal,鈥� said Kelch.
People can donate online at www.eastcentral.edu/give or by calling 636-584-6505. Donations of $125 or more will receive the Alumni Gala Box.
