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Florida College System Foundation Presents $29,734 to FSW for Scholarships

Sep 5, 2014

The Florida College System Foundation presented Florida SouthWestern State (FSW) College President Jeff Allbritten with a gift of $29,734 to benefit scholarships for students.

Tami Cullens, chair of the Association of Florida College’s Trustees Commission, presented the check to Dr. Allbritten during FSW’s Fall Convocation at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.

“More students than ever will be choosing the state college system,” said Dr. Allbritten. “We want these students to not only attend FSW but also graduate with a degree. One-third of our graduating students are now leaving with a baccalaureate degree in a competitive field. These robust scholarship opportunities help students to reach that goal.”

“This generous gift from the Florida College System Foundation will help sustain three college scholarships,” said Dr. Louis J. Traina, vice president of Institutional Advancement. “Two of the scholarships are designed for first generation college students and the third is for nursing and other health professions students.”

Out of the $29,734 presented to FSW, nearly half, $13,625, is for the Helios Education Foundation First Generation Scholarship; $4,326 is for the Bank of America Dream Makers Scholarship and $11,783 from Florida Blue for Nursing and Allied Health students. Since 2001, these three scholarships have awarded over $240,000 to FSW students.

The Florida College System Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established by Florida Statute to serve as the official direct support organization for the college system. During 2014-2015, it is expected to award over $900,000 in scholarships to the state’s 28 public colleges.

Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving more than 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in the fall 2015. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.

Last Updated: September 5, 2014