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Investing in Futures: FVTC Foundation Awards 460 New Scholarships

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Appleton, WI — The Fox Valley Technical College Foundation is celebrating a season of impact.

Following the Fall 2025 application cycle, the Foundation has awarded $378,195 in scholarship support to students.

Out of nearly 930 applicants, 460 students were selected to receive funding. These scholarship awards are made possible through the support of generous donors who understand the vital role of technical education in our community.

This funding arrives just in time for the upcoming Spring 2026 semester, alleviating financial stress and allowing FVTC students to focus on what matters most: their education and their future careers. We congratulate all the recipients and thank the donors who make these opportunities possible.

Find the release and learn how two students are using their scholarships to pursue careers in Aviation Management and Business Management by going to the FVTC Newsroom.

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About FVTC

Fox Valley Technical College, part of the Wisconsin Technical College System, offers more than 200 associate degree, technical diploma and other certificate programs. It serves more than 45,000 individuals annually — more than any other technical college in the state.

For more information about the FVTC Foundation, please visit our website at www.fvtc.edu/foundation.

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