Davenport Schools Foundation awards 58 scholarships to seniors
These scholarships are aimed at supporting the students' post-secondary education endeavorsand are made possible through the contributions of donors committed to investing in the future of students within the district.
'We recognize that the cost of higher education can be a significant hurdle for many students. By awarding scholarships today, we're not only easing that financial strain but also empowering our graduates to pursue a lifelong journey of learning. We're proud to have the support of the Davenport Schools Foundation in making this possible,' said DCSD Superintendent TJ Schneckloth.
The scholarships, awarded by the Davenport Schools Foundation, reflect a commitment toempowering students and ensuring access to educational opportunities that foster personaland professional growth. By investing in these students, the Foundation aims to nurture acommunity of lifelong learners who will contribute positively to society.
'The Davenport Schools Foundation congratulates all of our scholarship recipients; we arehonored to support their future success. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of themany donors that have endowed these scholarships and entrusted the Foundation with thedifficult, but rewarding task of selecting the awardees out of so many talented applicants. DSFis committed to providing otherwise unavailable resources, including scholarships, to helpDCSD students reach their full potential,' said DSF Board President Tim Chen.
READ THE LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS HERE.
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