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Invest In Student Success

Since 1972, the MWCC Foundation has helped expand educational opportunities for students and strengthen communities throughout North Central Massachusetts. Through the generosity of donors, alumni, businesses, and friends, the Foundation provides critical funding for scholarships, student support services, innovative programs, and campus enhancements that help students succeed. 

When you support Mount Wachusett Community College, you are investing in the future of our region. MWCC graduates become the nurses, dental hygienists, teachers, mechanics, veterinary technicians, firefighters, police officers, and business professionals who keep our communities thriving. Your gift helps remove financial barriers, create opportunities, and empower students to achieve their goals. 

Each year, the Foundation awards more than $450,000 in scholarships, helping students access an affordable, life-changing education. Donor support also helps fund emergency student assistance, technology and learning resources, and other initiatives that make a meaningful difference in students’ lives. 

State funding alone is not enough to meet the growing needs of our students and community. Every gift—regardless of size—helps provide the resources students need to learn, graduate, and build brighter futures. Together, we can continue transforming lives through education. 

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Ways You Can Support

Your generosity helps MWCC students overcome financial barriers, achieve their educational goals, and build brighter futures. Whether you choose to support scholarships, establish an endowment, make an unrestricted gift, or maximize your impact through a matching gift, every contribution helps transform lives. To learn more about giving opportunities, contact Carla Zottoli at 978-630-9276 or czottoli@mwcc.mass.edu. 

 

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Matching Gifts

Matching Gifts

Increase the impact of your donation through your employer’s matching gift program. Many companies will match charitable contributions made by their employees, allowing your gift to go even further in supporting MWCC students. Check with your employer to see if your contribution qualifies.

Scholarships

Scholarships

General Scholarship Fund 

A gift to the General Scholarship Fund provides flexible support, allowing scholarship dollars to be directed where student need is greatest. 

Annual Scholarships 

Donors may contribute to an existing scholarship or establish a new annual scholarship. These funds provide immediate assistance to students and can be supported through a one-time gift or ongoing contributions. 

Endowed Scholarships 

Create a lasting legacy through an endowed scholarship. Endowed scholarships are established with a minimum gift of $10,000, which may be fulfilled over three years. Because the principal remains invested, the scholarship continues to support students year after year while honoring an individual, family, or organization. 

Named Endowment Funds 

Named endowment funds provide a permanent source of support for scholarships, programs, or initiatives while creating a meaningful connection to your family, business, or organization. Investment earnings from the fund generate long-term support that continues to make an impact for generations. 

Annual Fund & Unrestricted Giving

Annual Fund And Unrestricted Giving

Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund provide the flexibility to address the College’s most pressing needs and greatest opportunities. These contributions help fund scholarships, enhance facilities, support faculty development, strengthen student programs, and launch innovative initiatives. Gifts of every size make a difference and are directed where they can have the greatest impact. 

Planned Giving

Planned Giving

Planned gifts allow you to make a lasting impact on future generations of MWCC students while potentially providing financial or tax benefits for you and your family. You may choose to include the MWCC Foundation in your estate plans through a bequest, life insurance policy, retirement account beneficiary designation, charitable annuity, or trust. We encourage you and your advisors to contact the Foundation to discuss the giving option that best aligns with your philanthropic goals. 

BOD-Giving

Join The MWCC Foundation Board

Help make a difference in the lives of MWCC students and strengthen our community. The MWCC Foundation is seeking passionate individuals who want to support student success, expand educational opportunities, and help shape the future of the College.

Whether you are a community leader, business professional, alum, or advocate for education, your experience and perspective can make a lasting impact.

Interested in learning more? Contact the MWCC Foundation today.

Board Of Directors

Chair: Jeanie Connolly

Vice Chair: Martin F. Connors, Jr.

Treasurer: Scot Barrett

Executive Director: Carla Zottoli

Members: Keith Boissoneau, Nicholas Chochrane, MBA, Andrew Colameta, Walter J. Dwyer IV, Joseph N. Forkey, Melissa Glenny, Raymond J. Martino, Roy Nascimento, Cheryl K. Serpe, Marc Surette.

Testimonials

The Impact Of Giving

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“For those who are battling a disability, MWCC encouraged me and gave me a solid foundation to achieve my educational and career goals. There were times that I felt like giving up, but I kept moving forward and soon I will start a PhD program. It is all up to you.”
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Ricardo Scarello

Computer Information Systems, Class Of 2007

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“This scholarship reminds me that MWCC is a place that I can always return to. It’s a place I hope to return to – to reinvest in the place that invested in me. Thank you so much for seeing the potential in me.”
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Bella Ballin

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Class Of 2016
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“I think it goes without saying that the Mount is a supportive place. There is not a person on staff that I didn’t feel comfortable with.”
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Austin Seppala

Business Administration, Class Of 2010
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“I have gone from a lost young adult with no goals and no identity, to a student with a high GPA, an associate’s degree in business that I was able to complete in one year, and an acceptance to the University of Massachusetts.”
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Yasmine Kanaan

Business Administration, Class Of 2015

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“Being a part of a community college is a whole body and mind experience – you can’t just come and take classes. I’ve made so many friends that I wouldn’t have met otherwise.”
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Kaitlyn Fales

Business Administration, Class Of 2018
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“My Natural Resources degree gave me the skills and knowledge to launch my career with the Department of Conservation and Recreation and truly helped me excel. I get to work outside and it is such a joy knowing I got where I am today because of MWCC.”
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Lily Carr

Natural Resources, Class Of 2015

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“My favorite part is that you are able to have many resources at your fingertips, you can just send an email, or walk to any of the offices and everyone is willing to help.”
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Mercy Aryee

Computer Science, Class Of 2024
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“Mount Wachusett Community College pushed me out of my comfort zone or, should I say, gently nudged me with their guidance and assistance in completing my first degree at the age of 61. I am not your typical undergraduate. I am not the typical age, not the typical student, and I certainly did not take the typical amount of time to complete this degree.”
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Paula Morgan

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Class Of 2024

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“I feel comfortable and well prepared with what I learned at the Mount, and I’m proud to say that I graduated from this program.”
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Entela Roba

Physical Therapy Assistant, Class Of 2010

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“The Dental Assisting program at MWCC offers a hands-on training by faculty in the dental field. The professors are very helpful and knowledgeable, and the clinic is beautiful. If you enjoy helping people, wanting to make a difference in patients’ oral health and working in a professional environment then I really recommend Dental Assisting program at MWCC.”
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Elzbieta Solimeno

Dental, Class Of 2019

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“MassReconnect has helped me to pay for the college education that I never thought I’d earn, and show my four boys that its never too late.”
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William Boudreau

Engineering Physics

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“I am currently working towards my bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music Online and would not have been able to do it without the knowledge and skills I learned at MWCC.”
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Mackenzie Christensen

Media Arts & Technology, Class Of 2017

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Ready To Change A Life?  

Your support helps students overcome barriers, achieve their goals, and build brighter futures. Make a gift today and invest in the success of our students and community. 

Questions? Contact Carla Zottoli at czottoli@mwcc.mass.edu

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