North Florida College receives $50,000 grant
The funding will provide scholarships that help North Florida College students overcome financial barriers and continue pursuing their educational and career goals.
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MADISON, FL – The North Florida College Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The funding will provide scholarships that help North Florida College students overcome financial barriers and continue pursuing their educational and career goals.
The Edward K. Roberts Scholarship assists students with tuition, books, supplies and essential living expenses, helping them remain enrolled and focused on completing their education. Scholarship preference is given to part-time students who may not qualify for other forms of financial aid, as well as student parents who are working to build a better future for themselves and their families through higher education.
“The Community Foundation of Sarasota County continues to invest in the success of North Florida College students,” said Traci McClung, Director of Resource Development for the North Florida College Foundation. “This $50,000 grant continues a partnership that has transformed the lives of hundreds of students by helping them overcome financial barriers and stay focused on earning their degrees. The Community Foundation has helped us recognize the importance of supporting student parents through a two-generation approach that strengthens families and creates lasting opportunities for future generations. We are sincerely grateful for the CFSC’s unwavering commitment to education and the communities we serve.”
The Edward K. Roberts Scholarship reflects a two-generation (2Gen) approach by helping student parents pursue higher education while creating stronger futures for their families. Through the Edward K. Roberts Scholarship, the North Florida College Foundation can provide flexible assistance that meets students’ individual needs, whether for tuition, books, transportation, childcare or other essential educational expenses.
The impact of the scholarship is reflected in the experiences of the students it serves.
The North Florida College Foundation is grateful to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and honors the legacy of Edward K. Roberts, whose vision contin385Wues to open doors for students seeking to transform their lives through higher education.
For more information about the Edward K. Roberts Scholarship or the North Florida College Foundation, contact the Foundation Office at 850-973-9414 or
