Gordon State College Secures $5K Flint Energies Grant for Scholarships
By Karolina Philmon, GSC marketing manager
The Gordon State College Foundation has received a $5,000 grant from the Flint Energies Foundation to help reduce the financial burden for students pursuing higher education.
The funding will provide five $1,000 scholarships for students from Flint Energies’ service area, directly supporting their academic journey. In 2024, GSC enrolled 584 students from the Flint Energies service area.
“As an access institution, we work hard to remove financial barriers so students can focus on their education and future careers,” said Beth Byers, GSC development officer. GSC Executive Director of Advancement Natalie Rischbieter added, “This grant will have a meaningful and immediate impact for these students as they move forward in their academic goals.”
The grant also underscores GSC’s commitment to providing personalized attention and expanding access to STEM and trade‑related programs.
The Flint Energies Foundation provides grants to local nonprofits using funds donated by Flint Energies Consumer‑members through Operation Round Up®. Each year, members contribute approximately $175,000 to support worthy causes in the 17 counties Flint serves. Donations, which average about $6 per year per member, are tax deductible.
The Flint Energies Foundation, a state‑chartered nonprofit, disburses all contributions to approved projects without using member donations for administrative costs.