Central College’s 23rd annual Scholarship Dinner April 20 honored donors, students and families who were seated together to share a meal, conversation and program. Over 500 attended the event.
Annie Swaters of Deepwater [64740] received the Orville & Ermina Dykstra Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year from Central College for a high commitment to academic achievement. Swaters is a member of the Class of 2023 at Central.
“This is such a magical evening when students can say thank you to the individuals who are helping them on their Central journey and building their futures,” says Sunny Gonzales Eighmy, vice president for advancement and a 1999 Central graduate. “Our donors who attend truly enjoy learning what our students are doing and their goals in life. The celebration brings so much hope. By investing in Central students, donors are making a world of difference.”
Central’s generous donor base made it possible to offer all new and incoming students a Journey Scholarship for the first time ever last fall. Because of this momentum, more than 99% of Central students receive financial aid or scholarship(s), which ensures access to an affordable, quality education at Central. Through the support of donors, the college plans to continue awarding a Journey Scholarship to every future new student attending Central.
To donate money for scholarships, please visit Central.edu/give.
Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning.
