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The Quad Cities Community Foundation on Monday announced it has awarded $578,600 in new scholarships. The awards are made possible by the generosity of donors to scholarship funds at the Community Foundation.
“The Community Foundation and the donors we work with are dedicated to investing in our local students,” Sue Hafkemeyer, president and CEO of the Community Foundation, said in a Monday release. “Along with our staff, board, and scholarship committee, I am incredibly proud of every recipient and cannot wait to see what they do next.”
This year, 74 scholarships were awarded to high school and college students. More than half of these are renewable, meaning students will receive ongoing financial support throughout their academic careers. Awards were granted to students of all ages and educational paths, from community colleges and four-year universities to trade and technical schools.
“Donors contribute to these awards for many reasons,” said Hafkemeyer. “Some represent memorial funds honoring a loved one, others are returning the generosity that helped them when they were a student. In any case, their generosity is funding a bright future for our region. These scholarships are supporting the future of our region.”
This year, changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) came into effect as the Community Foundation’s application process was ongoing.
“Those changes caused several logistical challenges for students, parents, and counselors,” said Kelly Thompson, Community Foundation vice president of grantmaking and community initiatives. “Our staff responded quickly and flexibly so that we could provide options for applicants and ensure these awards would be delivered on time.”
Anyone interested in starting a scholarship for area students can contact the Community Foundation at (563) 326-2840.
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