back to Table of Contents

The Gulf Coast Community College Foundation, Inc.

History and Mission

Based on the principles of trust and integrity, the Gulf Coast Community College Foundation exists to advance the causes of Gulf Coast Community College. Its primary mission is to create a scholarship program providing educational opportunities to deserving students.
The foundation also enhances the educational programs of the college and student services by providing financial support. And, through the active involvement and leadership of citizens united by these purposes, the foundation serves as an effective liaison between the college and the community.

Additionally, the foundation assists the college in enriching the community through cultural opportunities and enhancing community economic development through educational programs.

Founded in 1967, the foundation has more than $26 million in assets. Throughout its 41 year history, it has awarded close to $4 million in scholarships for GCCC students and has spent an additional $3 million in support of college programs.

In 1991, the foundation completed its Wall of Honor Endowment Campaign, which continues to award hundreds of scholarships each year. In 1997, the foundation launched the Honors Plaza Endowment Campaign to provide annual support for the continuing need for state-of-the-art instructional technology. The Foundation recently closed out its "A Legacy of Trust" endowment campaign in spring 2007 with over $8 million.

Scholarships

The foundation will provide more than $1 million in scholarships to GCCC students this year. In addition to two-year Honors Scholarships for students just having graduated from high school, the college provides scholarships for students who have demonstrated academic excellence, have academic potential or specific talents, and students with demonstrated financial need. Scholarship applications are available in the foundation office and the financial aid office beginning in Jan of each year. The deadline for scholarship applications is in early March. For scholarship information, please call 872-3810.

back to Table of Contents