Messages from Scholarship Recipients

The Foundation has been working with the financial aid office to make it easier for students to send thank you notes to our donors. Here are some of the comments we've received in the last couple of weeks:

"Thank you so much for selecting me for your scholarship. Your donation toward my education has helped my family and I substantially as I seek my associate degree in nursing. I am in my final semester and the relief of financial burden has helped decrease the stress of being able to provide for my family. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart."

"Your kind contribution has helped me pay for the much-needed school books, and brought me a few steps closer to my goal of graduating with an Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology. I am particularly grateful for your generosity, and it is heartwarming to know that there are people like you who are willing to help students like me achieve their dreams. Once again, thank you for your kindness and support."

KVCC Foundation Update
The KVCC Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the college.  The Foundation raises money to financially assist students and programs of the college.   In FY 2022-23 the Foundation:
•    Awarded $77,617 from 56 endowed scholarships 
•    Awarded $539,699 of unrestricted financial assistance
•    Assisted 931 different students
•    Average award was $579

Gov. Whitmer asks lawmakers to make community college free for all high school graduates - How will this affect scholarships?

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's fiscal year 2025 budget proposal demonstrates her ongoing commitment to developing a well-educated workforce in Michigan. The proposal includes investments in pre-K through high school students, postsecondary education and adult learners, and funding to build infrastructure and capacity within the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Read more here.

This is fantastic news; however, the needs of today's students are much more complex. If passed, Governor Whitmer's proposal will assist students with the cost of tuition at community college, but students will still face financial obstacles to getting advanced education.  Low income students struggle with transportation costs, food insecurity, childcare expenses and other basic needs.

Future and established scholarships and their donors will need to be creative in adapting if this proposal is passed.  Scholarships will continue to play a vital role in educational success and, as enrollments increase, will be needed more than ever!
 

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