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February 5, 2005
Calhoun Foundation Announces
Scholarship Application Deadline
The Calhoun Community College Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships to be awarded for the 2005 fall semester. According to Foundation Executive Director Terri Bryson, "There are more than 100 opportunities for students to receive support for their college career through the generous contribution of Calhoun Foundation Benefactors."
Bryson added that many families are unaware of the STARS (Statewide Articulation Transfer and Reporting System) articulation agreement between two-year and four-year colleges which now guarantees that community college credit hours will transfer seamlessly toward a bachelor's degree at any state university if the student follows the course of study recommended for his or her major. "That means that upon graduation from Calhoun Community College , a student can be halfway toward a bachelor's degree.for half the cost," noted Bryson.
For students weighing tuition costs, the articulation agreement ensures there is no wiser use of limited family funds than to begin an educational career at a local community college. Since tuition at community colleges can be as much as ¼ that of other public institutions, it also means that every dollar a benefactor contributes to community colleges will go further and accomplish more than in any other educational setting.
In a recent speech at a Florida community college, President Bush reported that community colleges were the most flexible, adaptable and available educational resource in America . He added that unlike traditional universities, community colleges are able to swiftly make curriculum changes in order to meet real-world needs. The President challenged those in community leadership positions and those of financial means to participate in improving educational opportunities adding, "it is the responsibility of corporate America to work with community colleges to help people help themselves."
The Calhoun Foundation has a variety of scholarship awards available to help make college possible for more individuals. Some scholarship awards are based on achievement or community service. Other awards are made based on financial need, area of study, or unique factors such as: county of residence,high school attended, or parents' location of employment. Applications are available through a link to the Foundation's page on the Calhoun website: www.calhoun.edu . The deadline for applications is March 15.
These and other awards are made possible through private support of businesses and individuals making directed or endowed scholarships to ensure a future for others. Endowed scholarships, also called perpetual scholarships, funded by Calhoun Foundation donors, include endowments in the name of:
AmSouth Bank Decatur |
Les Jeunes Meres Club |
Automatic Screw Machine Products Co. |
A.B. Lightfoot Memorial |
Clay Blizzard Memorial |
Management Advisory Group Fund |
Hilda and J.C. Brown |
Elizabeth Smith Maund |
Nikki Byrd |
Donna Wilburn McDonald Nursing Memorial |
Elliott Henry Caddell Memorial |
Robin Horton Milam Memorial |
D. Ray Campbell |
James T. Morgan |
Betsy J. Cantrell Memorial |
Morgan/Lawrence County Medical Auxiliary |
Cargill Inc. Fund |
Dr. Frances P. Moss |
Lucy B. Cauthen Memorial |
Office Supply Company, Inc. |
Nina Hodges Cline |
Jean Osborne Memorial |
Mavis and William Cofield Memorial |
OSCO |
Compass Bank |
PAR Enterprises, Inc. |
Cook's Pest Control |
PH&J Architect's Scholarship |
Decatur Daily |
Bill and Inez |
Decatur Kiwanis Fund |
Professional Secretaries International |
Decatur New Car Dealers |
Luke Pryor |
Denbo Iron and Metal Company |
Regions Bank |
Betty and Lloyd Dinsmore |
Jimmy Smith Jewelers |
Disabled American Veterans |
Smith Family |
David & Karen Duke |
Willie Sue Smith Honorary |
Engelhard |
Solutia Fund |
Ann and William B. Eyster |
Maureen Stephens Memorial |
First American Bank |
William H. Stevens Memorial |
Foundation Tribute, Anonymous |
Sue-Jac, Inc. |
Charles Gober |
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sundback |
William G. and Wilma P. Hall Memorial |
C. Wilson Taylor Memorial |
Kathleen Haney-Security Mutual Memorial |
Bobby Terry Memorial |
Doctors Cathy and George Hansberry:
George and Ida Hansberry Memorial
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Bertha Timberlake Memorial:
Women's Chamber of Commerce
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Dr. Cathy Hansberry Honorary |
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tucker |
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Haws |
Jacquelin Woolley Villadsen Memorial |
Dr. Virginia S. Hill Nursing Memorial |
Amanda Susan Walker Memorial |
Elton & Marguerite Hinnant Memorial:
Alabama Rehabilitation Association
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Robin Frenzel Wallace Nursing Memorial
S. S. Wang
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Willie Esma Hodges Memorial |
Steve Waters Memorial |
Jean and Billy Hunter |
Paul and Susie Dell Wildes Memorial |
Katie and Robert Hutson Memorial |
Wendy Williams Memorial |
Suzanne B. Joiner Honorary |
Willo Products |
William Lee Jones Phi Theta Kappa Memorial |
Dr. Mary M. Yarbrough |
Dr. Carlton Kelley Nursing Memorial |
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Hafford Leeman Memorial |
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These are individuals and organizations of character, values and integrity. Their endowed contributions will offer hope to others for generations to come. They also ensure that our community will flourish and that education will always be attainable by their exemplary gifts to the Calhoun Foundation. The Foundation thanks them for their generosity and invites applications for scholarship awards in their honor.
For more information, call Terri Bryson, executive director of the Calhoun Foundation, 306-2579.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Janet Kincherlow-Martin
Director of Public Relations
(256) 306-2561
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