Foundation Scholarships
Foundation Office
Andrew Wingard
Executive Director of the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation
awingard@glenoaks.edu
269-294-4384
Open Doors. Remove Barriers. Change Lives.
For more than 40 years, the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation has expanded access to higher education across southern Michigan and northern Indiana.
Scholarship support helps students:
- Earn a degree or certificate
- Transfer to a four-year university
- Enter the workforce with confidence
- Stay enrolled when unexpected financial challenges arise
Your generosity does more than pay tuition. It removes barriers, builds confidence, and strengthens our entire community.
Why Scholarships Matter
Many Glen Oaks students balance work, family responsibilities, and school. Even small financial gaps can delay or stop progress.
Foundation scholarships help students:
- Reduce student debt
- Cover tuition and required fees
- Stay focused on coursework
- Complete their programs on time
When students succeed, local employers, families, and communities benefit.
Support an Existing Scholarship
You can give directly to any established scholarship fund at Glen Oaks.
These scholarships:
- Support students across academic programs
- Address urgent financial needs
- Provide immediate impact
Every gift matters. Whether large or small, your support helps a student continue their education and move closer to their goals.
Give to an Existing Scholarship
Create Your Own Scholarship
Create a named scholarship fund that reflects your values, honors a loved one, or supports a program you care about.
A named scholarship allows you to:
- Define eligibility criteria
- Support specific programs
- Build a lasting legacy
Endowed Scholarship
An endowed scholarship may be created with a gift of $10,000 or more.
- Gifts may be pledged over a period of up to five years
- The principal is invested permanently
- Annual earnings fund scholarships every year
An endowed scholarship provides ongoing support for generations of Glen Oaks students.
Ready to Make a Gift?
You can support scholarships today using our secure online giving form.
You may:
- Direct your gift to a specific scholarship
- Contribute to general scholarship support
- Establish a pledge toward an endowed fund
You will receive written acknowledgment confirming your gift and designation.
We Are Here to Help
If you would like to discuss scholarship opportunities, explore creating a named fund, or learn more about how your gift can make an impact, we are here to assist you.
Contact Andrew Wingard
Phone: 269.294.4384
Email: awingard@glenoaks.edu
We would be honored to work with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do Foundation scholarships differ from financial aid?
A: Foundation scholarships are funded by donors and awarded to eligible students based
on criteria established by the scholarship fund. They supplement grants, loans, and
other forms of financial aid.
Q: Can I choose which program or students my scholarship supports?
A: Yes. Named scholarships can be designed to support specific programs, career pathways
or geographic areas.
Q: Is my gift tax deductible?
A: The Glen Oaks Community College Foundation is a nonprofit organization. Gifts may
be tax deductible as allowed by law. Donors should consult a tax professional.
Q: How are endowed funds managed?
A: Endowed funds are invested to preserve the principal. Annual earnings are used
to award scholarships each year.