Special to the Chronicle

Central Carolina Community Foundation has awarded more than $450,000 in scholarships to 196 outstanding students.

This is the largest amount awarded since the foundation’s founding in 1984. Since 1998, the foundation has awarded more than $3 million in scholarships to help deserving students.

Awards are $400 up to to the full cost of tuition.

The Community Foundation manages 44 scholarship funds, each with its own specific purpose and eligibility criteria based on the donor’s recommendations.

Many funds were established as testaments to the donor’s passion for education or to honor the legacy of a loved one.

For example, the Seth Muennich Scholarship was established by his family after he passed away in a tragic accident.

“Our scholarship funds are one of the many ways that donors in our community work with the Foundation to make a difference in the Midlands and beyond,” said Foundation president JoAnn Turnquist.

“Through the generosity of our donors, students are given the opportunity to achieve their academic goals without the financial burden that often accompanies a college education. We congratulate each of our scholarship recipients and wish them well as they continue to learn and grow.”

The Foundation will begin accepting online applications for the 2020-2021 school year in January. For more about applying for scholarships or establishing one, please visit www.your-foundation.org or call 803-254-5601.