The Middlesex College Foundation recently held its Annual Celebration of Philanthropy and Scholarship reception, sponsored in part by Provident Bank.
In the 2024-25 academic year, 360 Middlesex College students received 734 awards totaling $478,157.
The Foundation has become partners in multiple new scholarships, including the Allied Health Annual Scholarship, the Edward W. and Stella C. Van Houten Nursing Scholarship, the Mallikarjuna Rao Batta Memorial Scholarship, the Gary and Daria Ludas Family Scholarship, and the Jane Lasky Annual Scholarship and the Jane Lasky Endowed Scholarship.
“Scholarships play a fundamental role in the ability for many of our students to be able to fund their education,” said Middlesex College President Mark McCormick in his remarks. “Whether you’re an individual, a non-profit entity, or a corporation, every donor or scholarship representative is an important part of our students’ stories.”
Joan N. Goldman Scholarship recipient Gurleen Kaur Saran detailed how the award impacted her family, giving them a sense of relief with the offset monetary costs.
“Scholarships like this one don’t just cover academic expenses — they ease stress, restore confidence, and remind students that our hard work is noticed and valued,” said Saran, a business administration major.
In the last academic year, the Foundation received an additional 312 gifts for more than $42,000 to address student basic needs programs, including the Middlesex College Community Hub and Food Pantry, Student Emergency Fund, Bridging the Digital Divide, and Save Our Seat Assistance program.
