Clark State scholars program receives $10K donation from Huntington Bank

Clark State Community College Foundation Scholars program has received a $10,000 donation from Huntington National Bank, according to a release from the school.

“The Clark State Foundation appreciates Huntington National Bank’s continued support of our students,” said Karen Hunt, director of the Clark State Scholars program. “The gift will truly make a difference in the lives of first-generation students, who now have the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of attending college. On behalf of the participants of the program, we appreciate Huntington National Bank’s investment in their futures and communities.”

Huntington National Bank has a tradition of providing support of charitable programs and initiatives that seek to improve self-sufficiency and quality of life in communities served by Huntington, said Philip Teusink, community president with Huntington.

Teusink, who served on the Clark State Foundation board of directors from 2010 through 2019, said the funds donated are earmarked for the Clark County Scholars program.

“The more I became involved with Clark State, the more I appreciated how community colleges help change lives,” said Teusink.

The Clark State Foundation partners with several local school districts to identify eligible middle school students who will become the first in their families to earn a college degree, the release said. Upon graduation from high school, the students will be eligible for three years of college at Clark State at no cost to the students.

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