As part of AT&T’s continuing commitment to supporting quality education across Tennessee, the AT&T Foundation has donated $10,000 to Northeast State Community College.
The grant will provide last-dollar scholarships for minority and underserved students.
“We are grateful to AT&T and its continued support of public higher education and our students, who will benefit greatly from the company’s generosity,” said Northeast State President Bethany Bullock. “Our students have many financial needs aside from the cost of tuition and this support will help them on their path to higher education.”
Left to right: NE State Foundation Chair Peter Raber, state Sen. Jon Lundberg, NE State President Bethany Bullock, state Sen. Rusty Crowe, and AT&T Regional Director Alan Hill.
While Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect provide tuition-free access to the state’s community colleges, gaps remain that can create a barrier to entry for some students. The AT&T Last Dollar scholarships will aid students with books, childcare, transportation, and other costs associated with attending college that aren’t covered by other financial aid programs once tuition is paid.
“Northeast State Community College does a tremendous job preparing students to enter the workforce with a strong foundation for future success,” said state Senator Jon Lundberg. “Thanks to their commitment to quality education, Tennessee has a first-class workforce ready to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving 21st-century economy.”
“As a member of the Senate Education Committee in Nashville, I have seen the effectiveness of programs like those offered by the community colleges and welcome the private sector support to bolster their good work,” said state Sen. Rusty Crowe.
This donation is part of the AT&T Foundation’s $130,000 gift to the Foundation for the College System of Tennessee. Funding has been divided equally among Tennessee’s 13 community colleges to support students across the state.
“AT&T is focused on developing a 21st century workforce that can promote continued prosperity and a stronger economy across Tennessee,” said AT&T Tennessee President Joelle Phillips. “We are excited to continue our support of Northeast State Community College to help more students gain the education necessary to compete for quality job opportunities and to empower more students to reach their highest potential.”
As part of AT&T’s continuing commitment to supporting quality education across Tennessee, the AT&T Foundation has donated $10,000 to Northeast State Community College.
The grant will provide last-dollar scholarships for minority and underserved students.
“We are grateful to AT&T and its continued support of public higher education and our students, who will benefit greatly from the company’s generosity,” said Northeast State President Bethany Bullock. “Our students have many financial needs aside from the cost of tuition and this support will help them on their path to higher education.”
While Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect provide tuition-free access to the state’s community colleges, gaps remain that can create a barrier to entry for some students. The AT&T Last Dollar scholarships will aid students with books, childcare, transportation, and other costs associated with attending college that aren’t covered by other financial aid programs once tuition is paid.
“Northeast State Community College does a tremendous job preparing students to enter the workforce with a strong foundation for future success,” said state Senator Jon Lundberg. “Thanks to their commitment to quality education, Tennessee has a first-class workforce ready to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving 21st-century economy.”
“As a member of the Senate Education Committee in Nashville, I have seen the effectiveness of programs like those offered by the community colleges and welcome the private sector support to bolster their good work,” said state Sen. Rusty Crowe.
This donation is part of the AT&T Foundation’s $130,000 gift to the Foundation for the College System of Tennessee. Funding has been divided equally among Tennessee’s 13 community colleges to support students across the state.
“AT&T is focused on developing a 21st century workforce that can promote continued prosperity and a stronger economy across Tennessee,” said AT&T Tennessee President Joelle Phillips. “We are excited to continue our support of Northeast State Community College to help more students gain the education necessary to compete for quality job opportunities and to empower more students to reach their highest potential.”
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