We are here to support students attending M State in Fergus Falls
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The Foundation provides a solid legacy of support to the Fergus Falls campus of Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Through the support of donors, Fergus Area College Foundation provides resources to enrich learning, living, working and serving. Each year approximately 100 students receive scholarship funding. We also provide philanthropic support to promote innovative new initiatives, and upgrading curriculum and facilities.
“It has truly been a blessing to have people who care so much about me and my follow students that they are willing to help support our education. Scholarships helped propel my career in golf at the college level. This has been such a fun, amazing and unreal experience. I feel so loved and supported not only through golf but in my academic successes, too.” Ellia Soydara, Scholarship Recipient
The Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce’s “Committee of 100” organized and worked to bring a two-year college to Fergus Falls in 1960. Many of the college founders took the next steps to incorporate a nonprofit to support the college’s mission in 1963. Subsequently, Foundation board members went door-to-door in downtown Fergus Falls to tell the community about our college and their plans to organize the Foundation.
This good work continues. Today’s Foundation Board of Directors tells our story and shapes our vision in support of the Fergus Falls campus of M State. We’ve been extraordinarily fortunate in receiving continued scholarship support for our students through local individuals, alums and businesses.
“Because of the foundation’s relationships with students, we care about their success not just as a student but as a whole person, a future employee and as a contributing member of society. Because of our relationships with donors, we are able to fund initiatives that enrich students’ learning in innovative ways, and we enhance serving such as providing funds for the food pantry here on campus. Students are the reason we give of our time and money. We are thankful for the opportunity to support them on their educational journey.” Jeff Stanislawski, Board Member
A member of our board of directors once called the Foundation “an affair of the heart.” This is so right. Our relationships with our donors and our community keep us going through tough decisions, goals, fundraising calls, challenges and celebrations. These very relationships are the most joyful aspect of our work, and we are always delighted to work with prospective donors in realizing their dreams.
As we revel in our successes and pursue our dreams for the future of our college, we will do as we always have. We will keep our feet firmly on the ground and support the Fergus Falls campus. Thank you to our community of supporters for helping to bring our dreams to life.