PELLA — Central College’s 23rd annual Scholarship Dinner April 20 honored donors, students and families who were seated together to share a meal, conversation and program. Over 500 attended the event.
Central boasts more than 235 donors who have established endowed scholarships and 2,180 who contributed to the Journey Scholarship Fund last year.
Madison Craig, Class of 2026, from Solon received the Thomas Ross Smith Scholarship .
Dillon Hoit, Class of 2023, from Solon received the Richard J. Fisher Scholarship.
Central’s generous donor base made it possible to offer all new and incoming students a Journey Scholarship for the first time ever last fall. Because of this momentum, more than 99% of Central students receive financial aid or scholarship(s), which ensures access to an affordable, quality education at Central. Through the support of donors, the college plans to continue awarding a Journey Scholarship to every future new student attending Central.
To donate money for scholarships, please visit Central.edu/give.
Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning.