Dixie State College of Utah announced Tuesday that it has received a $32,000 Daniels Fund grant to support needs-based scholarships at DSC. The scholarship monies will provide financial assistance to one or more of the following categories of non-traditional students; including adult learners; GED recipients; foster care youth; juvenile justice youth; returning military personnel; and individuals pursuing EMT/paramedic training.
"Needs-based scholarships have been a priority here at Dixie State College," said George F. Whitehead, associate vice president of advancement. "Successful organizations that have stepped forward to help us, such as the Daniels Fund and our own Fire & Ice Foundation, have provided numerous students opportunities to reach their educational dreams, dreams that may have not been attainable without such generous support."
The Daniels Fund operates the Daniels Fund Scholarship Program and the Daniels Fund Grants Program in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The Fund was established in 1997 by Bill Daniels, a pioneer in cable television known for his kindness and generosity to those in need. Visit www.danielsfund.org for more information.
"The Daniels Fund is so kind to recognize the State of Utah and its higher education system, especially Dixie State College, with this special gift," Whitehead added.
Potential students wishing to receive more information or to apply for financial assistance provided by the Daniels Fund grant should contact Sue Perschon in the DSC Financial Aid office at 435-652-7578 or at sperschon@dixie.edu.
