Middlesex College Foundation 2025 Scholarship Recipients
The Middlesex College Foundation Annual Celebration of Philanthropy and Scholarship honored 360 students for the 2024-25 academic year.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – By Victoria Deus
With powerful themes of gratitude and hope, the Middlesex College Foundation Annual Celebration of Philanthropy and Scholarship reception honored recipients and recognized compassionate donors on November 20.
In the 2024-25 academic year, 360 Middlesex College students received 734 awards totaling $478,157.
“Scholarships play a fundamental role in the ability for many of our students to be able to fund their education,” said Middlesex College President Mark McCormick in his remarks. “Whether you’re an individual, a non-profit entity, or a corporation, every donor or scholarship representative is an important part of our students’ stories.”
Speaking on behalf of the recipients, Gurleen Kaur Saran, who garnered the Joan N. Goldman Scholarship, detailed how the award impacted her family, giving them a sense of relief with the offset monetary costs.
“Scholarships like this one don’t just cover academic expenses—they ease stress, restore confidence, and remind students that our hard work is noticed and valued,” said Saran, a business administration major.
The event was sponsored in part by Provident Bank.
The Foundation has recently become partners in multiple new scholarships, including the Allied Health Annual Scholarship, the Edward W. and Stella C. Van Houten Nursing Scholarship, the Mallikarjuna Rao Batta Memorial Scholarship, the Gary and Daria Ludas Family Scholarship, and the Jane Lasky Annual Scholarship and the Jane Lasky Endowed Scholarship.
In the last academic year, the Foundation received an additional 312 gifts for over $42,000 for student basic needs programs, including the Middlesex College Community Hub and Food Pantry, Student Emergency Fund, Bridging the Digital Divide, and Save Our Seat Assistance program.
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MIDDLESEX COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Since 1967, the Middlesex College Foundation has been committed to providing access to education, distributing more than $21 million in scholarships, financial aid, and grants to over 19,000 deserving students. From offering immediate assistance through the Student Emergency Fund and Resource Hub Food Pantry, to launching the Chromebook Ownership Program to bridge the digital divide, to supporting donor-funded initiatives that enhance academic programs and student life—the Foundation serves as the compassionate heart of Middlesex College and the vital support system that helps students achieve their educational goals. Learn more at middlesexcollege.edu/foundation/.
MIDDLESEX COLLEGE, NJ
Middlesex College, established in 1964, is a public, two-year institution of higher education located in the heart of New Jersey. With a main campus in Edison and centers in New Brunswick and Perth Amboy, Middlesex College offers over 85 degree and certificate programs encouraging its more than 10,000 students to explore, grow, and thrive. Middlesex College, through dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art educational facilities, and holistic student supports, is committed to providing a high-quality, affordable college education that provides every student an opportunity for growth and achievement. Middlesex College is Middlesex County’s premier destination for lifelong learning and workforce training. Learn more at middlesexcollege.edu.
