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$150K awarded to Foundation for Early Childhood Ed scholarships
Photos and story by James Hill
The Portland Community Grants Office is pleased to announce the award of $150,000 to the PCC Foundation from the Oregon Community Foundation John and Betty Gray Scholarship Fund.
The PCC Foundation is the fiscal agent for this collaborative statewide grant project which will provide 16 community colleges with scholarship funds for students pursuing degrees in early childhood education.
Of the total award, $18,000 will be dedicated for scholarships for PCC students enrolled in Sylvania Campus’ Early Education and Family Studies program during 2008-09 year. Funds will provide 12 to 15 students with up to three terms of scholarships. Priority will be given to students who are current child care providers and who are completing practicum required for a degree.
For further information on the scholarships, contact Christyn Dundorf, Early Education and Family Studies Faculty Chair, at (503) 977-4028.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »