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Where Dreams Begin

The Indian River State College Promise Program provides tuition-free AA and AS degrees for qualified local graduates through donor-funded last-dollar scholarships. Last year, Promise helped more than 4,600 students pursue their college dreams. Your generosity is building a stronger workforce and brighter future for our community.

More Than a Scholarship

A scholarship is more than financial support—it is a vote of confidence in someone’s future. It gives students the freedom to learn, grow, and achieve their goals. Every scholarship helps shape graduates who make a meaningful difference in their communities.

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Meet the Scholars

“My scholarship has allowed me to become the first in my family to earn a degree… Thank you for believing in me.”

"This scholarship has allowed me to receive a college education completely debt-free… I am on my way to becoming a Nurse.”

“Receiving this scholarship means more than financial support. It’s a vote of confidence in my goals and potential.”

“This support allows me to focus on my studies and build a better future for my family.”

"This opportunity reminds me it’s never too late to grow and pursue your education.”

An Investment
That Multiplies

Supporting student scholarships creates an impact that reaches far beyond the classroom. For every $1 invested in scholarships, approximately $6 is returned to our local economy through higher earnings, increased workforce participation, and stronger communities. When you invest in students, you’re investing in the long-term prosperity of our entire region.

The Sustainer

$7/Month

If everyone gave just $7 a month—less than the cost of a specialty coffee—we could help fund the Promise Program for generations. Your monthly gift builds lasting support that keeps tuition-free college within reach for local students.

Sponsor a Year

$1250

Help cover one year of Promise for a local student. Your gift removes the financial barrier of tuition, allowing them to focus on learning, growing, and building their future.

The Full Degree

$2500

Change a student’s trajectory from start to finish. By funding a two-year Promise scholarship, you help launch graduates into the workforce prepared to succeed and make a lasting impact in our community.

Alumni Giving

Whether through a one-time gift, monthly support, planned giving, or an endowment, alumni generosity strengthens student success, expands alumni engagement, and creates lasting impact for future generations while keeping alumni connected to the River Family for life.

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