Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust gifts $75,000 to RCTC for scholarships
There will soon be funds available for students looking to pursue higher education at Rochester Community and Technical College.
Posted: May 10, 2021 3:16 PM
Updated: May 10, 2021 8:00 PM
Posted By: Jessica Bringe
ROCHESTER, Minn. - There will soon be funds available for students looking to pursue higher education at Rochester Community and Technical College.
A former RCTC alumnus and Hollywood screenwriter is supporting students facing barriers through a charitable trust. The Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust is gifting $75,000 to RCTC for scholarships over the next three years.
The gift is specifically intended to help make college education more accessible and affordable for high-need students who often face barriers when going to college such as students of color and single parents.
KAAL-TV Created: May 10, 2021 09:24 PM
(ABC 6 News) - Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) and the RCTC Foundation announced that the Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust has committed $75,000 to RCTC for scholarships over the next three years.
This gift is specifically intended to help make a college education more accessible and affordable for high-need students, especially those who have traditionally faced barriers to receiving an education such as students of color and single parents.
The Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust has given $30,000 to be awarded this summer for students with high financial need, who are enrolled at RCTC for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Skaaren Trust also pledges $25,000 and $20,000 for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 respectively.
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