Trident Technical College Foundation

Student scholarships:the Foundation made 476 and 458 scholarship awards totaling $466,717 and $412,751 in the years ended june 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Scholarships help offset the cost of tuition, fees, books, childcare, and transportation for eligible students. The scholarship funds, supported by individuals, businesses, and other foundations, are competitive and based on criteria established by the donors and the Foundation. As of june 30, 2024, the Foundation administered a total of 152 scholarship funds, 46 of which are permanently restricted. As of june 30, 2023, the Foundation administered a total of 145 scholarship funds, 38 of which are permanently restricted.

Mini-grants:the mini-grant program provides funds to faculty and staff for equipment, materials and special resources to enhance student success. The program is designed to enhance the learning experience of College students while bridging the gap between instructional needs and departmental budget constraints. Individual awards are up to $1,600 and are awarded based on a competitive application process. For the fiscal years ended june 30, 2024 and 2023, there were no mini-grants applied for or awarded.

Tuition assistance/credit course reimbursement programs:the Foundation provides financial support, up to an annually budgeted amount, for full-time permanent employees of the College to take credit or continuing education courses at the College or other accredited institutions of higher education. All programs are based on availability of funds. For the fiscal years ended june 30, 2024 and 2023, $14,487 and $6,869 were awarded as part of these professional development programs, respectively.

Student urgent needs fund: the student urgent needs fund was created to assist students in good standing who experience an unforeseen financial emergency which would otherwise prevent them from continuing to attend the College. Students must meet all eligibility requirements and receive approval from the selection committee. For the fiscal years ended june 30, 2024 and 2023, $9,694 and $15,433 was awarded in student urgent needs funding assistance, respectively.awards and prizes: the Foundation provides a variety of awards and prizes designed to celebrate outstanding achievements, innovation, and leadership among College students, faculty, and staff. For the fiscal years ended june 30, 2024 and 2023, $9,300 and $7,100 in awards and prizes were provided from the Foundation, respectively.