GCCC Endowment Association Announces Great Western Dining Endowed Scholarship
The GCCC Endowment Association has announced the establishment of the Great Western Dining Endowed Scholarship, providing additional scholarship opportunities for students pursuing their education at GCCC.
“Scholarships play an important role in helping students access higher education and achieve their educational goals,” said Scott Kedrowski, Dean of Advancement and Alumni Relations at GCCC. “We appreciate Great Western Dining’s continued partnership with the college and its investment in our students. This scholarship will provide additional support for students as they work toward completing their degrees and certificates.”
Great Western Dining shares that commitment to student success, viewing its partnership with GCCC as an opportunity to make a difference beyond the dining experience.
“At Great Western Dining, we believe that quality food and a welcoming environment are essential parts of the student experience. Garden City Community College has always treated us as partners, and we are honored to be part of the GCCC family. After more than fifteen years as GCCC’s dining partner, we wanted to do more than serve meals—we wanted to invest directly in the students whose success makes this campus thrive,” said Alyson Ellis, District Manager at Great Western Dining. “We see every day how hard GCCC students work and the challenges many of them face. Supporting their education is one of the most meaningful ways we can give back. Our students’ success is nourished through meals and supported through scholarships. We are happy to be partners for years to come and support student success.”
Great Western Dining has provided food services at GCCC since 2010. The endowed scholarship marks another milestone in the longstanding partnership, extending the company's support beyond campus dining to directly benefit students.
The scholarship will accrue interest for one year before becoming available for award during the 2028-29 academic year. All full-time GCCC students who complete the online scholarship application and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 will be considered for the Great Western Dining Endowed Scholarship.
Endowed scholarships create a lasting impact by providing financial support for students year after year. Contributions are invested to grow the fund, while a portion of the investment earnings is used annually to award scholarships. This allows the donor's generosity to continue benefiting future generations of students.
To learn more about establishing an endowed scholarship or other giving opportunities through the Garden City Community College Endowment Association, contact endowment@gcccks.edu or 620-276-0412.
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