The Skagit Valley College Foundation in Mount Vernon, Washington, has announced a $1.68 million gift from the estate of Stella Rolph.

The bequest will fund two scholarships for students at Skagit Valley College (SVC) through a fund named in honor of the late donor. Stella Rolph Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to students in two categories: SVC students pursuing two-year degrees, and students who have earned two-year degrees at SVC who plan to pursue a bachelor’s or four-year degree from SVC or another college or university in the state.

“Our endowment continues to grow and provide significant funds for annual scholarship awards to students based on the criteria chosen by the donor, whether it is student need, their program of study, their achievements, or any number of other qualities,” said SVC Foundation executive director Kathleen Petrzelka. “Stella will change many lives with this bequest.”

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