JSCC Foundation holds new scholarship fundraiser

JACKSON, Tenn. — A local fundraiser is helping students further their education.

The Jackson State Community College Foundation held a new scholarship fundraiser named Tacos, Tecates & Scholarships.

The fundraiser aims to bring additional funding into the college’s foundation to support students that may not be eligible to receive traditional grants and scholarships, or students who require additional funding to complete their schooling.

“With this particular scholarship, it’s just need based. There’s not much else to this one particularly. We’ve raised over $2500 dollars tonight. We hope to continue that going into the future. It’s just one of those unique opportunities for us to get together and provide students that little bit of help that they need to get through the semester,” shared President George Pimentel, Jackson State community college.

Last year alone, the foundation was able to provide more than $32 thousand dollars in scholarships and student relief.