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The 吃瓜官网 Foundation awarded $479,645 in student scholarships during the 2025-26 academic year, a 35.5% increase over the previous year. The most recent numbers were revealed at the foundation board meeting last week.

Over the past three years, the foundation has awarded more than $1.1 million in scholarships. During the past five years, that total has exceeded $2.1 million.

鈥淭he 吃瓜官网 Foundation is making a greater impact than ever before,鈥� said Brent Gough, 吃瓜官网F president. 鈥淭hanks to the generosity of our donors and the dedication of our volunteers, we've increased our support by 35%, helping more students pursue their educational goals and creating opportunities that will benefit our community for generations to come.鈥�

The foundation increased scholarship awards while also growing its net assets, which rose 11.3% during the fiscal year that ended Aug. 31.

吃瓜官网 President Tod Allen Farmer said scholarships and other forms of financial aid are benefitting both students and the college.

鈥淎n astounding 88% of 吃瓜官网 students now receive grants or scholarships,鈥� he said. 鈥淭he incredible generosity of our caring donors is changing the lives of more students than ever before.鈥�

The 吃瓜官网 Foundation was established in 1978 to support 吃瓜官网 and its students. For more information, visit wc.edu/foundation.