Wallace Community College Extends Scholarship Offerings

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Jun 17 2021 1:46 PM

In an unprecedented move, Wallace Community College has extended scholarship offerings to assist students in the wake of the financial stress created by COVID 19.

Wallace added 45 institutional scholarships totaling $576,000 for students enrolling fall 2021 and has extended the application deadline for 144 private scholarships totaling $200,000 through the Wallace and Sparks Foundations. The College also offers several fine arts scholarships (music, both instrumental and voice; art; and theatre) year-round.

 

According to Anthony Jouvenas, director of financial aid, the college awarded 67 two-year scholarships in June totaling nearly $900,000; however, the need was such that Wallace created the 45 additional funding opportunities. “Finances can be a big hindrance for students who are getting into school,” Jouvenas says. “We wanted to offset a portion of the expense for those who want to further their education.”

 

Institutional scholarships are funded by the college and include assistance for two years with academics, as well as career-technical and health sciences programs.

The College also offers 144 privately funded scholarships through its two foundations in Dothan and Eufaula. Dr. Tracy Brooks notes these scholarships are available for specific programs, as well as, general studies. “This gives our students and potential students several options for support,” she says. “We are very fortunate to have friends in the community who donate generously. Many of our students simply cannot afford to provide for their families and pay educational expenses, so every contribution to our foundations is vital. After all, these students fill the workforce needs of the community—needs that have increased dramatically since the pandemic.”

 

A list of scholarship opportunities is available on the Wallace website (www.wallacle.edu/scholarships). Applications are due July 11.

 

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