Chipola College Receives $173,179 Gift to Establish Endowment Supporting Holmes County Students

Chipola College is proud to announce a generous gift of $173,179.57 from the Holmes Creek Soil and Water District to establish a new endowment that will provide lasting support for students from Holmes County, Florida.
Presented by Board Chair Jeremy Rolling, the gift will create a permanent funding source to benefit Holmes County residents pursuing higher education at Chipola College for years to come.
The endowment is designed to support:

• Holmes County residents pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or Nursing.
• Holmes County residents enrolled in any degree-seeking or certificate program at Chipola College.

This transformative investment reflects the Holmes Creek Soil and Water District’s commitment to education, workforce development, and the future of the local community. Establishing an endowment ensures that generations of students will have increased access to educational opportunities that can change lives and strengthen the regional workforce.

“Gifts like this embody Chipola’s mission of Changing Lives & Creating Futures,” said Chipola College President Dr. Sarah Clemmons. “We are incredibly grateful to the Holmes Creek Soil and Water District for their vision and generosity. This endowment will open doors for Holmes County students and provide meaningful opportunities for years to come.”

The impact of this gift will extend beyond individual students by helping to build a stronger, more educated workforce in Holmes County and the surrounding region.

Chipola College extends its sincere appreciation to the Holmes Creek Soil and Water District and Chairman Jeremy Rolling for their investment in the future of Holmes County students.

For more information about giving opportunities at Chipola College, visit www.chipola.edu or contact the Chipola College Foundation Director, Julie Fuqua at 850-718-2478 or fuquaj@chipola.edu or Chipola’s Fundraising Representative, Dr. Arlene Davis at 850-718-2380 or davisa@chipola.edu.

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