Scholarship Established For Practical Nursing Students

Gulf Coast State College nursing students

A scholarship has been established for students interested in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse through Gulf Coast State College.

The Rhonda P. Mayo Nursing Scholarship was created by Gulf Coast State College Foundation advisor Mr. Clint Mayo and his wife Mrs. Rhonda Mayo. The award will assist students with financial need and have a desire to excel as a nursing student. Preference will be given to nursing program participants accepted into the Practical Nursing program at the Gulf Franklin Center with selection being made by the staff and faculty of the program.

The Foundation expresses their gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Mayo for their generous donation to benefit Gulf Coast State College Nursing students.

Memorial Scholarship Fund Established For Health Science Professor

Ms. Julia Thomas

A scholarship fund has been established for students enrolled the Respiratory Therapy Program in memory of Ms. Julia Thomas.  Ms. Julia Thomas created a lasting legacy in the Respiratory Therapy community as well as Gulf Coast State College.  Donations to this fund will assist those interested in the field of Respiratory Therapy with tuition and book costs.

The Respiratory Therapy Program is a five-semester program that prepares students to pass the board exam through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and begin their career.  Gulf Coast State College Foundation is grateful for this fund that will benefit students in this program.

Endowed Scholarship Established For STEM Majors

STEM

An endowed scholarship has been established for Gulf Coast State College students interested in STEM programs. The Bill and Nancy Roberts STEM scholarship will be awarded yearly with preference given to students who reside in Bay County. Priority will be given to applicants who are majoring in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. Selection of recipient will be made by the scholarship committee.

Gulf Coast State College Foundation is grateful for this generous donation that will benefit both Gulf Coast State College students and the communities it serves.

Family Donates $200,000 Towards Scholarships

The Foundation received a $200,000 gift from the Rosser Family with $120,000 of the gift creating six new scholarship opportunities in Education, Fire Science, and License Practical Nursing. 


The scholarships were created by a gift from the Rosser Family.  The Rosser Family Education Endowed Scholarship will offer two scholarship awards to Gulf Coast State College students majoring in Education or Early Education.  The Rosser Family Fire Science Endowed Scholarship will offer two scholarship awards to Gulf Coast State College students accepted into the Fire Science program and the Rosser Family Gulf Franklin Center LPN Endowed scholarship will offer two scholarship awards to students who have been accepted into the LPN program at the Gulf Franklin Center.  The scholarships can be used beginning in the fall 2021 academic cycle.

The gift also includes $20,000 to assist Gulf Coast State College students with emergency needs through the “Need It Now” counseling program and $60,000 in a program fund designated to assist with educational and program support.

VITAS Healthcare Donates To Nursing Program

On December 7, GCSC Foundation received a $15,000 donation from VITAS Healthcare which will benefit Gulf Coast State College nursing students. This donation will allow students to focus more on their studies and less on the financial stresses of college tuition.

Kenn Wallace, general manager for VITAS in Panama City, acknowledged the need for talented healthcare professionals in the area and expressed VITAS commitment to supporting the community by investing in future generations of nurses. VITAS began providing hospice care to patients and families in a six county Panama City area in July 2020.

Gulf Coast State College offers bachelors, associate degrees, and technical certification programs in nursing, health science and emergency services. The Foundation and Gulf Coast State College expresses their gratitude to VITAS Healthcare and their support of Gulf Coast State College Nursing Program.

GCSC Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2021-2022

The Gulf Coast State College Foundation has begun the scholarship application cycle for the 2021-2022 school year, and all students attending or planning to attend Gulf Coast in the fall 2021 academic term are eligible to apply. High school seniors are highly encouraged to apply now in anticipation of their freshman year at GCSC.

Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and plan to take three or more credit hours at Gulf Coast State College. The deadline to apply for general and endowed scholarships is March 15, 2021.

“In most cases, our scholarships can be used to help cover about 45% of a student’s tuition expenses,” said Dunkin McLane, Assistant Director of the GCSC Foundation. “They can be used to help cover tuition, books and other educational costs.  Our scholarships can also be used in conjunction with other forms of financial aid such as Bright Futures, Pell Grants, Florida College Prepaid or other non-Foundation scholarships. If you’re planning to take classes in the fall of 2021, now is the time to apply.”

To learn more about the scholarships offered and how to apply, please visit www.gcscfoundation.org/scholarships. For additional information, contact Dunkin McLane at 872.3810 or [email protected].

Scholarship Establish To Assist Nursing Students

Gulf Coast State College nursing students

The Rachele Garcia Memorial BSN scholarship, given in the memory of a former GCSC student, has been established to assist students transitioning from the RN program to the BS program. Priority selection will be given to GCSC Bachelor of Science nursing program participants who have transitioned or are transitioning from the RN program. Two recipients will be selected each year with award amounts of $500 per year. These scholarships are to be awarded with the 2021-2022 school year to the students meeting the eligibility requirements.

To read about any of Gulf Coast State College Nursing programs, click here.

Law Enforcement Academy Receives Scholarship

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A scholarship fund has been established for students wishing to enroll in the Law Enforcement Academy located on Gulf Coast State College’s North Bay Campus.

The Stephen Goodson Memorial Scholarship has been established to assist with cost associated with the Law Enforcement Academy. In order to qualify for the award, an applicant must be a graduating senior from J.R Arnold High School, entering the Law Enforcement Academy, have 50 or more hours of community service and submit a written essay to the Donor. Selection of the award will be made by the Donor.

To read more about Gulf Coast State College Law Enforcement Academy, click here.

Golf Tournament Raises $62,000 For Dream Keepers Fund

Golfer at Shark's Tooth Golf Club

The 2020 Annual Shark’s Tooth Golf Tournament raised $62,000 which will benefit the Dream Keepers Fund. It is through these proceeds that students will be able to complete their education even when facing an unexpected crisis.

This event, held on Friday, November 6, 2020, featured twenty nine teams along with numerous community sponsors. The weather provided for a exciting event which included a hole in one by Mr. Floyd Skinner. The team winner this year was Dry Creek Dental with the score of 97. Each golfer received a participant bag along with breakfast and lunch.

The Gulf Coast State College Foundation would like to thank all those who participated in this event and who provided financial support. We look forward to another successful tournament in 2021.

Dream Keepers Faculty and Staff Campaign Surpass Goal

Dream Keepers Emergency Fund Gulf Coast State College

The GCSC faculty and staff have surpassed their goal of $5,000 by raising $6,736 for the Dream Keeper’s Emergency Fund. It is through these donations that students will be able to continue their education at Gulf Coast State College even when facing difficult times.

Prizes were awarded to the top contributors to the campaign. The department with the highest participation was the Student Affairs department. Ms. Donna Peterson, Executive Administrative Assistant of Student Affairs, was the top fundraiser for the campaign. The top donor was Mr. Richard Millett who is an adjunct professor with Gulf Coast State College.

Gulf Coast State College is fortunate to have employees that are invested in the lives of the students and realize the impact of a quality education.

Lori Eldridge, donor relations coordinator with Mr. Richard Millett
Lori Eldridge, donor relations coordinator and Donna Peterson