Pueblo Community College Foundation

PCC Foundation seeks financial support for student scholarships and programs of academic excellence at four campuses in Pueblo, Canon City, Durango and Mancos. Investment in scholarships and programs ensures we are working together to educate the current and future work force in Colorado.

          

Testimonials from 2025 

PCC Foundation Scholarship Recipients

“I was grateful and I felt overwhelmed with happiness that someone else believed in me the way that I believed in myself. This scholarship has impacted my education by allowing me more opportunities to focus on my studies and not have to worry about that financial burden that comes along with higher education and it gave me more time to spend with my family…To all the donors and scholarship supporters that help students like myself, I would just say thank you and your contributions to our education is priceless. Having someone, having a stranger believe in you and help you meet your education goals, I would say to the donors of the PCC Foundation, thank you for your contributions to students like myself and helping us meet our educational goals.”  

- Maggie Cooper,  Associate of Applied Science Dental Hygiene student

“It felt like a weight off my shoulders because the nursing program is so busy. It's like a full time job. So when I was working in the ER, I had to drop down to PRN (as needed) and I was only working one day a week. So I was making just enough money to take care of my bills and then necessities I needed in life. So I'm like, I don't know what to do about school. Am I going to take out loans? So very fortunately, I did not have to take out any student loans. It was mainly grants and scholarships that I got that helped. So I was very fortunate and very lucky and happy when that happened.” 

- Taryn Baird, Bachelor of Science Nursing student

“One thing I can say to donors is that I am happy that you all are wanting to help students pursue further education. Many of us come from different walks of life, but you giving us this ability to be able to take classes and have the chance to pursue further education is an incredible opportunity and I certainly will not waste it. I will show that I'm worthy of their time and money.” 

- Alan Felix, Associate of Arts Health Science student

“This scholarship has impacted my education in ways I could never imagine. I am able to worry about studies, tests and what I need to be doing for school rather than worrying about how I'm going to pay for school, how I'm going to be able to handle two jobs on top of doing clinics in class which was a great stress reliever. I think this is the first time in my life that I actually haven't had a job and I am able to feel like I can do that because I want to prioritize school. I want to make sure that's my only thing in sight and they have really allowed me to do that. I would say thank you (to the donors) because you never know what people are going through in life and how important education can be to someone. We're not all able to find those resources and follow our dreams without support, and without their support I probably wouldn't be here today.” 

- Athena Eddleman, Associate of Applied Science Radiologic Technology student

“Your selfless donation makes a huge difference in each one of the scholars’ educational journeys. No matter how big or small the scholarship or donation is, each one makes an impact on our lives…I personally am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to receive a scholarship and to all the donors who made it possible.” 

- Mattie Bjorum, Associate of Applied Science Radiologic Technology student

“The connections and skills I’ve gained at Pueblo Community College are the tools I’ll use to make a difference, as well as give back to the community by making Pueblo my home base. This opportunity wouldn’t have been a reality without the generous scholarship from the Pueblo Community College Foundation. I am truly thankful.” 

- Crystal Aguon, Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapy Assistant student