Since 1945, thanks to hundreds of donors and community members who believe in making college a reality for Kent County students, we've awarded more than $12.9 million in scholarships. In 2015, 56% of scholarship recipients were first-generation college students, 33% were students of color and 58% come from low-income backgrounds. Here's a deeper dive into how scholarships are making a difference in our community:

If you're interested in learning more about Community Foundation scholarships, visit www.grfoundation.org/scholarships.