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style="background-image: url('../images/commencement-274-foundation-header-650.png');"> <div id="intro-txt"> <h1>Valencia College Foundation</h1> <p class="page-menu"></p> </div> </div> <div id="route" role="navigation" aria-label="breadcrumb"> <div class="container"> <ul> <li><a href="/">Valencia Foundation</a></li> <li>Scholarships</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div class="container-fluid"> <div xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables" class="container margin-30"> <div class="row mb-4"> <div class="col-md-8"> <h2>Scholarships</h2> <p class="intro-text">Most scholarships offered through the Valencia College Foundation require a student to demonstrate need by completing the <a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Free Application for Federal Student Aid</a> (FAFSA). Valencia College encourages all students to complete the FAFSA early each year by the priority deadline for the upcoming academic year.</p> <section class="mt-3 mb-3"> <div class="row mb-4"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="card mb-3 p-3 text-center"> <h4 class="h5">Student Log-In</h4> <p></p> <a class="btn btn-secondary text-uppercase" href="https://valenciacollege.scholarshipuniverse.com/" target="_blank">Learn More</a></div> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="card mb-3 p-3 text-center"> <h4 class="h5">Scholarship Committee Log-In</h4> <p></p> <a class="btn btn-secondary text-uppercase" href="https://valenciacollege.scholarshipuniverse.com/" target="_blank">Learn More</a></div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <div class=""> <div class="d-md-flex flex-md-column"><a href="/donate/" class="btn btn-primary text-left p-3 my-1 w-100 vc-gtm-action-palette-primary-button" style="white-space: normal;" target="_blank"> Give Now<span class="fas fa-arrow-right float-right"></span></a><a href="/calendar.php" class="btn btn-outline-dark text-left p-3 my-1 w-100 vc-gtm-action-palette-secondary-button" style="white-space: normal;">Calendar<span class="fas fa-arrow-right float-right"></span></a><a href="/alumni/" class="btn btn-outline-dark text-left p-3 my-1 w-100 vc-gtm-action-palette-secondary-button" style="white-space: normal;" target="_blank">Alumni<span class="fas fa-arrow-right float-right"></span></a><a href="/forms.php" class="btn btn-outline-dark text-left p-3 my-1 w-100 vc-gtm-action-palette-secondary-button" style="white-space: normal;">Forms and Publications<span class="fas fa-arrow-right float-right"></span></a></div> <section class="mt-3 ml-2"> <div class="card mb-3 p-3 text-center"> <h4 class="h5">Annual Report</h4> <p></p> <a class="btn btn-primary text-uppercase" href="/annual-report.php" target="_blank">Learn More</a></div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <hr class="mt-4 mb-4"> <div class="row mb-4"> <div class="col-md-8"> <h3 class="h4">Testimonials</h3> <section class="mt-4"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="carousel slide" data-ride="carousel" id="myCarousel">  <ul class="carousel-indicators"> <li class="active" data-slide-to="0" data-target="#myCarousel"></li> <li data-slide-to="1" data-target="#myCarousel"></li> <li data-slide-to="2" data-target="#myCarousel"></li> </ul>  <div class="carousel-inner" role="listbox">  <div class="carousel-item active"> <section> <div class=""> <span class="fas fa-quote-left fa-xs text-secondary"></span> Going back to school is a challenge that I took on to prove to myself, my kids, and even my mother that I can do well in school.I did not apply myself or try very hard in high school and I regret that. I look at this opportunity as a way to rise above that and any financial help I can get is greatly appreciated. I would like to thank you for your gracious scholarship award. I feel really fortunate to have received this award.<span class="fas fa-quote-right fa-xs text-secondary"></span> <div class="text-center"> <img alt="Window to the Soul”, colored pencil by Misty Dawson" class="mt-2" src="/images/testimonials-misty-dawson-artwork.png"> <h5 class="mt-2">Misty Dawson</h5> <p class="small mb-1 text-secondary"><em></em></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> </div> </div> </section> </div>  <div class="carousel-item"> <section> <div class=""> <span class="fas fa-quote-left fa-xs text-secondary"></span> It is with humility and profound gratitude that I am thanking you for the scholarship that you have so kindly awarded me. As a first generation college student, I work hard in order to get the education my parents were not fortunate enough to get. I hope that with your help and my hard work, I will be able to achieve these goals and make my parents proud.<span class="fas fa-quote-right fa-xs text-secondary"></span> <div class="text-center"> <img alt="Sal Valladares" class="mt-2" src="/images/testimonials-sal-valladares.png"> <h5 class="mt-1">Sal Valladares</h5> <p class="small mb-1 text-secondary"><em></em></p> <p><br></p> </div> </div> </section> </div>  <div class="carousel-item"> <section> <div class=""> <span class="fas fa-quote-left fa-xs text-secondary"></span> This scholarship means I can pursue my goals which may have not been possible otherwise because many things are cost-prohibitive. I hope to be able to give back to someone the way Valencia has always given to me. Valencia will always be home. <span class="fas fa-quote-right fa-xs text-secondary"></span> <div class="text-center"> <img alt="Aleeza Shah" class="mt-2" src="/images/testimonials-aleeza-shah.png"> <h5 class="mt-2">Aleeza Shah</h5> <p class="small mb-1 text-secondary"><em></em></p> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <div class=" ml-2"> <div class="bg-light border-0 card mb-md-0 mb-sm-4"><img class="card-img-top" src="https://valenciacollege.edu/_resources/img/3-2/img_3451-faculty-association-3-2-2.jpg" alt=""><div class="card-body"> <div class="card-title h4" style="letter-spacing: .05rem;">Planned Giving</div> <td class="vc-card-contents"> <p>Planned giving is for people of all ages and economic statuses, and it doesn't have to be difficult. Join us by making a lasting legacy to change lives, transform the face of our community and help shape the future for Valencia College students.</p> </td> </div> <div class="card-footer card-footer-light"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary px-3 text-uppercase" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://valenciagiving.org" target="_blank">Learn More</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <hr class="styled_2"> </div> </div> <section class="mb-4 text-center"><img src="/images/vc-foundation-horiz-200x68.png" alt="Valencia College Foundation Logo" class="img-fluid text-center" /> </section>  <div class="container-fluid prefooter bg-light" role="contentinfo"> <div class="card bg-light border-0"> <div class="card-body"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-3"> <h6>Who</h6> <ul class="list-unstyled small"> <li><a href="/about.php">About Valencia College Foundation</a></li> <li><a href="/board-of-directors.php">Board of Directors</a></li> <li><a href="/staff.php">Foundation Staff</a></li>  <li><a href="/alumni/">Alumni Relations</a></li>  </ul> </div> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-3"> <h6>What</h6> <ul class="list-unstyled small">  <li><a href="/endowed-faculty-chairs.php">Endowed Chairs</a></li> <li><a href="/scholarships.php">Scholarships</a></li> <li><a href="/annual-giving.php">Ways to Give</a></li> <li><a href="http://valenciagiving.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Planned Giving</a></li>  <li><a href="/employee-giving.php">Faculty & Staff Giving</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-3"> <h6>Where</h6> <ul class="list-unstyled small"> <li><a href="/donate/">Online Donation</a></li> <li><a href="/location.php">Location</a></li> <li><a href="/calendar.php">Calendar </a></li> <li><a href="https://valenciacollege.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Valencia College </a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-3"> <h6>How</h6> <ul class="list-unstyled small"> <li><a href="/scholarships.php">Scholarship Application</a></li> <li><a href="/donate/">Give Now</a></li> <li><a href="/scholarship-setup.php">Create a Scholarship</a></li>   <li><a href="/privacy.php">Privacy</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-3"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <footer class="py-4"> <div class="container text-center"> <div class="row gy-3"> <div class="col-12 mb-3"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ValenciaCollegeAlumni" aria-label="Find us on Facebook"><i class="fab fa-facebook-square fa-2x fa-w-20 social-padding white"></i></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/valenciacollegealumni/?hl=en" aria-label="Follow us on Instagram"><i class="fab fa-instagram fa-2x fa-w-20 social-padding"></i></a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/51677470/" aria-label="Connect with us on LinkedIn"><i class="fab fa-linkedin fa-2x"></i></a></div> <div class="col-12"> <ul class="list-unstyled d-flex flex-wrap justify-content-center align-items-center"> <li class=""><a href="https://valenciacollege.edu/about/web-accessibility.php" class="text-decoration-none">ACCESSIBILITY</a> <span class="footer-link">|</span></li> <li class=""><a href="https://valenciacollege.edu/about/consumer-information.php" class="text-decoration-none">CONSUMER INFO</a> <span class="footer-link">|</span></li> <li class=""><a href="https://valenciacollege.edu/about/general-counsel/policy/" class="text-decoration-none">POLICY MANUAL</a> <span class="footer-link">|</span></li> <li class=""><a href="https://valenciacollege.edu/about/privacy/" class="text-decoration-none">PRIVACY</a> <span class="footer-link">|</span></li> <li class=""><a href="https://valenciacollege.edu/about/public-records.php" class="text-decoration-none">PUBLIC RECORD</a> <span class="footer-link">|</span></li> <li class=""><a href="https://valenciacollege.edu/about/privacy/ssnusage.php" class="text-decoration-none">SSN USAGE</a> <span class="footer-link">|</span></li> <li class=""><a href="https://valenciacollege.edu/sitemap.php" class="text-decoration-none">SITE MAP</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-12"> <p class="mb-2 text-center">Valencia College provides equal opportunity for educational opportunities and employment to all. 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