The John Wood Community College Foundation’s Pathways to Promise Scholarship Fund seeks additional support for current and future students. The JWCC Foundation administers 150+ scholarships, yet still faces an unmet need.
Students struggle to navigate the gap between grants and educational costs. Many work multiple jobs and reduce their courseload, but studies show part-time students often drop out due to the extended time to completion.
Increased private scholarships can help bridge the gap, allowing students to focus on full-time studies, which will improve degree completion and entry into careers.
The Result
- Increased educational attainment in our region.
- Increased number of skilled workers into regional employment talent pipeline.
- More students will enter college understanding they will receive the support they need.
The Goal
To provide a transformational opportunity for students and the community. The JWCC Foundation envisions an EARNED, last-dollar, private endowment that ensures access to college for all students.
Scholarship Avenues
- Pathways to Promise: Gifts designated for the Pathways to Promise Scholarship Fund. The level of unmet needs by a county or high school
within JWCC’s district are available upon request. - Increase Support to Existing Scholarships: Current endowed or annual scholarship donors can increase annual support to cover unmet need.
- Create Endowed Scholarships: Create an endowed scholarship (Minimum $10,000) to focus on students with unmet needs not covered by grants.
A $10,000 scholarship endowment will provide approximately $500 (5%) in scholarships annually. The following chart provides examples for different levels of endowed scholarships:| Endowed Scholarship Corpus | Annual Scholarship Distribution to Students |
|---|---|
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $1,500 |
| $40,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
How you can help
The campaign is an opportunity to help the community fulfill its high expectations for students of all ages. Individuals and organizations interested in the Pathways to Promise Program are encouraged to reach out to JWCC Foundation Executive Director, Barbara Holthaus to learn more.
JWCC Foundation
1301 S 48th St | Quincy, IL 62305
foundation@jwcc.edu
217.641.4104
This campaign is about the Hopes and Dreams of the students in our community. That is why our primary ask is for individuals to consider a three-year pledge to jumpstart a major investment in scholarships.
Giving Levels
- Support $1 - $100
- Wish $101 - $1,000
- Hope $1,001 - $5,000
- Aspiration $5,001 - $10,000
- Promise $10,001 - $20,000
- Achievement $20,001 - $50,000
- Visionary $50,001 - $150,000
- Dream Maker $150,001 - $250,000
- Fulfillment $250,001 - $500,000
