Establish a Scholarship
Create a lasting legacy that transforms lives for generations to come
Make a Personal Impact
Establishing a scholarship is one of the most meaningful ways to give back to your community. Whether you're honoring a loved one, celebrating an achievement, or creating a family legacy, a named scholarship provides direct support to deserving students while carrying forward your values and story.
Every year, your scholarship will help a student overcome financial barriers, pursue their dreams, and build a better future. You'll receive updates on your scholarship recipients and see firsthand the difference your generosity makes.
Honor & Remember
Create a memorial scholarship in honor of a loved one, celebrating their life and values.
Personal Legacy
Establish a scholarship in your name or your family's name, creating impact that lasts beyond your lifetime.
Direct Impact
Meet your scholarship recipients and see the direct result of your generosity year after year.
Types of Scholarships
Endowed Scholarship
A permanent fund where the principal is invested and earnings provide scholarships in perpetuity. Your scholarship will support students forever.
Benefits Include:
Annual Scholarship
A scholarship funded annually, providing immediate support to students. Flexible commitment with the option to continue year after year.
Benefits Include:
Multi-Year Commitment
Pledge support over several years to establish a named scholarship, making a major gift more manageable through installments.
Benefits Include:
Customize Your Scholarship
You can specify:
Field of Study
- • Specific academic programs
- • Career technical education
- • Transfer students
- • Any major (unrestricted)
Student Characteristics
- • First-generation college students
- • Single parents
- • Veterans
- • Re-entry students
Academic Criteria
- • Minimum GPA requirements
- • Full-time or part-time status
- • Community service involvement
- • Financial need
Special Preferences
- • Geographic area/high school
- • Personal essay requirements
- • Interview process
- • Renewable vs. one-time award
Need help deciding? Our team will work with you to create criteria that honor your intent while ensuring we can effectively identify and support deserving students.
How to Establish Your Scholarship
Initial Consultation
Meet with our team to discuss your vision, scholarship goals, and giving options. We'll help you determine the type and structure that's right for you.
Design Your Scholarship
Work with us to establish scholarship criteria, naming preferences, and award amounts. We'll handle all the administrative details.
Formalize Your Gift
Complete a scholarship agreement outlining the terms and receive documentation for tax purposes. We'll guide you through the entire process.
Award & Recognition
Your scholarship is awarded to deserving students. You'll be invited to meet recipients and receive annual updates on their progress and achievements.
Ready to Create Your Legacy?
Let's discuss how you can establish a scholarship that reflects your values and makes a lasting impact on student lives.
Tax Benefits
Scholarship contributions to The Foundation for Pierce College are tax-deductible charitable gifts. Our team will provide documentation for your tax records and work with your financial advisors to maximize your tax benefits.
The Tax ID is: 95-2586462
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