Empowering the future, one student at a time
StarSVC Scholarships
StarEmpowering the future, one student at a time
StarSVC Scholarships
StarEmpowering the future, one student at a time
StarSVC Scholarships
StarEmpowering the future, one student at a time
StarSVC Scholarships
StarSkagit Valley College Foundation
Transforming Lives, Strengthening Communities
Since 1978, We’ve been more than a scholarship provider.
The SVC Foundation is a catalyst for lasting change and economic vitality in our region.
Empowering the Future, One Student at a Time
$2M+
In Annual Impact
$30M
In Managed Assets
$25,000+
Students Supported
Expanding Minds, Nurturing Leaders
With $2 million in annual impact and $30 million in managed assets, we create ripple effects that reach far beyond graduation day. From SVC scholarships to student housing, emergency support, childcare assistance, and program innovations—we remove barriers so students can build the futures they deserve.
Today’s students become tomorrow’s nurses, teachers, engineers, and entrepreneurs—the very pillars our community depends on. By expanding minds and building leadership capacity, SVC creates the foundation for a healthy, cohesive, and productive region. Your financial support ensures we can continue developing the leaders, innovators, and skilled professionals who will shape our community’s future for generations to come.
SVC Foundation Support in Action
Real Students, Real Impact
Since 1978, we’ve been more than a scholarship provider. Skagit Valley College Foundation is a catalyst for lasting change in Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties.
SVC Foundation’s
Impact
by the Numbers
$2M
$2 million Awarded
to SVC Students
$900K+
$900,000+ for academic
scholarships
$97K+
$97,000+ for student
athletes
$40K
$40,000 for 30 first and
second year students
$600K+
$600,000+ in program
assistance grants
Investing in Our Communities’ Present and Future
SVC scholarships don’t just help individuals—they create the skilled professionals our communities need to thrive, from healthcare heroes to essential infrastructure workers and engaged community leaders.
When you support SVC scholarships, you’re investing in nurses who will care for your neighbors, educators who will teach your children, and skilled trades people who will build and maintain our infrastructure. Every scholarship creates a multiplier effect that strengthens the entire region.
Comprehensive Support Empowers Success
EMERGENCY & CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE
When unexpected challenges arise—like car trouble, medical bills, or childcare gaps—emergency and childcare assistance help students stay on track. These funds step in when life throws a curveball, covering essentials from rent and groceries to child care, so students can keep moving forward.
OPPORTUNITY FOR EXCELLENCE
These funds fuel programs, equipment, and student activities across our three-county region. This
support brings new lab technology, capital projects and degree completion opportunities to life—showing that, at SVC, philanthropy is more than a gift: it’s a catalyst for growth and opportunity.
EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY AWARDS
Exceptional faculty awards are granted to faculty members who engage in noteworthy activities that lead to program enhancements at SVC. Awards are also made for distinguished accomplishments, recognized by the college or professional community at large.
Once a Cardinal, Always a Cardinal
There’s no cost to join the SVC Alumni Association, but there are plenty of benefits.
