HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Students at Drake State Community & Technical College who may be experiencing financial troubles can breathe a sigh of relief as they will have access to new scholarship dollars over the next year.
All of this is thanks to an anonymous donor who graciously donated $200,000 worth of scholarship funds to the college.
Drake State President Dr. Patricia G. Sims states that, "receiving the email about this gift to the college was both a pleasant surprise and welcome recognition of the good work of our faculty and staff."
But why Drake State?
The anonymous benefactor chose Drake State because they admire the college's growth and development over the past few years, as well as, the school's rapid response to the pressures of COVID-19 and increased need for skilled workers in today's workforce.
In addition, the donor also expressed interest in supporting Drake State's work with Veterans and military families and applauded the college's ability to provide these students with an extra measure of attention.
Sims added, "We are humbled by the faith shown to our institution and look forward to reporting inspiring success stories about students benefitting from these new scholarships in the months ahead. I invite other individuals and businesses in our community to learn more about the the good work we are doing and step up to support our efforts."
This donation will allow the college to remove financial barriers for many students completing short-term certifications or academic degrees.