Valencia College Foundation

The Foundation supports the activities of Valencia College by making direct contributions to the College. The Foundation's guiding principles include the following: (1) to steward the resources entrusted to our care (2) to make enhancement of student learning the center of our work (3) to provide opportunities to individuals who might not otherwise be able to attend College (4) to invest wisely and conservatively (5) to partner with the College to meet its mission in the community (6) to communicate openly, frequently and honestly with our constituents (7) to honor the privacy of our donors and friends (8) to ensure we meet both the letter and the spirit of the laws that govern our work.

The Foundation awarded 3.16 million in scholarships to Valencia students and alumni for fiscal year 2023. Scholarship funding highlights include 980,267 in scholarships to assist students in the continuing education programs and 474,590 for first generation in College students.

During the year, the Foundation disbursed 5.5 million in support of student scholarships, teaching chairs and various College programs and initiatives. Program funding highlights include 1,000,000 for the continued expansion of the school of nursing, 298,560 for the peace and justice institute and 207,592 for the horizon scholars program.