July 8, 2025
SFSC Foundation Receives $40,000 Grant for Part-Time Students and Students Who Are Parents
Categories: Stories of Impact, EMPOWERMENT AND SUCCESS: Scholarship Opportunities,
A $40,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County has been awarded to the South Florida State College Foundation to benefit residents of DeSoto County, part-time students, and student-parents who are attending SFSC in fall 2025 and spring 2026.
The grant comes from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund, which was established by Roberts as a legacy to support Florida’s community colleges and other charitable organizations. Managed by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the fund continues Roberts’ vision of making higher education a priority, particularly for those motivated to seek a better life for themselves.
SFSC’s grant funds are designated to aid students who attend college part time and may not qualify for other forms of financial aid and students who are parents, whether single or married. Preference is also given to residents of DeSoto County or student attending classes at the SFSC DeSoto Campus.
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