Press Release

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Media Advisory For More Information Contact: Cheryl De La Cruz Financial Aid & Veteran Services (209) 954-5151 Ext. 6131 cdelacruz@deltacollege.edu

For Immediate Release

                               Delta College to Award $189,000 in Scholarships

        
                               Delta College's 2011 Scholarship Awards Ceremony - Atherton Auditorium

(Stockton)
San Joaquin Delta College will award over $189,000 in scholarships at its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 3 p.m. in Atherton Auditorium. A reception will follow in Danner Hall. The public is welcome!

This year, 310 awards will be made to 205 students, with many receiving multiple scholarships. Students are awarded scholarship money under various criteria, including grade point average (GPA) and demonstrated financial need. Awards range from $100 to $2,000.

Delta’s Scholarship Awards Ceremony has been an annual event since 1980, when the first program awarded $43,000 in scholarships. This event recognizes the achievements of San Joaquin Delta College students and the generosity of many local individuals and organizations whose financial support makes the Scholarship Awards Ceremony possible. During the past 32 years, Delta’s scholarship program has awarded $5,241,000.             

Denise Donn, Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Services, says Delta’s success in building its scholarship fund depends on the labors of its employees and generosity of community members…even during tough economic times. “The pre-ceremony work takes many months. The application process is very involved and takes many hours of volunteer time. We deeply appreciate the commitment of our staff and community partners.”

Denise Donn adds, “The scholarship ceremony is one that makes everyone ‘feel great.’ Please join us to watch the joy and gratitude unfold as we help make our 2012-13 scholarship recipients’ dreams come true. This is not an experience you will want to miss!”

For a complete list of recipients and additional information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Veterans Services at (209) 954-5151 ext. 6131, or visit their web site: http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/finaid/.

(L-R) Delta Trustee Mary Ann Cox and Dr. Elizabeth Blanchard greet a scholarship recipient at last year's ceremony.

(L-R) 2011-12 Student Trustee Donna Armstrong and Trustee Janet Rivera greet an award recipient at last year's ceremony.

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