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With growth comes possibilities …. Del Mar College Foundation 2024 Scholarship Dinner brings record number of students and scholarship supporters face-to-face at American Bank Center on Oct. 3

Fri, Oct 18, 2024

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Record-setting DMC Foundation scholarship awards exceed $2.5 million for current academic year, impacting over 1,100 students’ opportunity to complete their college education

Article by Melinda Eddleman/Richard Guerrero, Jr.

He describes his ArcelorMittal Texas Scholarship as the “fuel for my emotions that drives me to keep going.” Del Mar College (DMC) Process Technology major Jesus Alvarado, Jr. has had a challenging year, including losing his father, but he can’t wait to meet leadership from the company that is supporting his education through their generous donations that inspire Alvarado to keep focused on his dream––a good paying job that allows for balance between work and life, supporting his family, the ability to purchase a home and travel.

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Dr. Mark Escamilla, Del Mar College President and Chief Executive Officer, listens to remarks made during the DMC Foundation’s 2024 Scholarship Dinner on Oct. 3 at the American Bank Center. DMC Foundation staff report that 3,281 students applied for scholarships for the current academic year, an indicator that parallels the College’s enrollment growth this fall by more than 12 percent with 12,098 students attending classes. (Credit: DMC College Relations)

Matthew Busby_Vice President of Development and Donor Advising_2024 Foundation Scholarship Dinner

Vice President of Development and Donor Advising Matthew Busby speaks to donors and scholarship recipients, who had the opportunity to meet face-to-face, during the 2024 DMC Foundation Scholarship Dinner held at the American Bank Center on Oct. 3. Scholarship awards exceed $2.5 million for the 2024-2025 academic year and currently impact over 1,100 students, giving them the opportunity to complete their college education. (Credit: DMC College Relations)

Sandra Alvarez_Del Mar College Foundation Board of Trustees President_2024 Foundation Scholarship Dinner

Sandra Alvarez, President of the Del Mar College Foundation Board of Trustees, addresses scholarship recipients and donors during the 2024 Scholarship Dinner held at the American Bank Center on Oct. 3. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the DMC Foundation awarded over $2.5 million to over 1,100 students. (Credit: DMC College Relations)

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Del Mar College students have big dreams and work hard to earn their education, oftentimes balancing jobs and families with classes. Scholarships are an investment in students’ lives by people, companies and foundations who believe that education is something once earned is always kept and of value. Scholarships make a difference for our students, and the Foundation’s annual scholarship dinner celebrates and connects our students with their scholarship supporters.

Matthew Busby, Vice President of Development and Donor Advising

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This is the first scholarship I’ve ever received in my whole life, so I was pretty ecstatic.

Jesus Alvarado, DMC Process Technology Major and ArcelorMittal Texas Scholarship Recipient

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ArcelorMittal and Del Mar College have been partners for quite some time,” noting that the relationship goes beyond student support and includes employees’ emergency response training through DMC Corporate Services. “We’ve raised the bar with Del Mar College.

Uwe Leopold, Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Texas HBI (remark about company's training through DMC Corporate Services)

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The one thing we want to do with scholarships is to give [students] that little boost that they need so they don’t have to worry about that flat tire or whatever it is that’s going to interfere with their college career. That’s why I donate each year.

Drue Jones, Retired Associate Professor Emeritus of Business

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Scholarships help students achieve their dreams. It is never too late to pursue an education at Del Mar College and it’s never too late to create a scholarship. There is a plenty of opportunity to make a positive and permanent difference with philanthropic giving Del Mar College, especially for the many students who could still benefit from a scholarship.

Matthew Busby, Vice President of Development and Donor Advising

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Maxine Snapka_Owner of Snaka's Drive Inn Fast-food Restaurant and Scholarship Donor_DMC Alumna_2024 Foundation Scholarship Dinner

Maxine Snapka_Owner of Snaka's Drive Inn Fast-food Restaurant and Scholarship Donor_DMC Alumna_2024 Foundation Scholarship Dinner

Del Mar College alumna, owner of Snapka’s Drive Inn fast food restaurant and scholarship donor Maxine Snapka enjoys visiting with recipients of the Method and Maxine Snapka Endowed Scholarship during the DMC Foundation’s 2024 Scholarship Dinner held Oct. 3 at the American Bank Center. Established by daughters Kathryn Snapka and Marlene Carper, the scholarship honors both Maxine and the late Method Snapka and their deep-seated beliefs about education. (Credit: DMC College Relations)

About Del Mar College

Del Mar College empowers students to achieve their dreams. We offer quality programs, individual attention, outstanding instruction through faculty with real-world experience and affordable costs to credit and noncredit students in Corpus Christi and the South Texas Coastal Bend area. Nationally recognized while locally focused, we’re ranked in the top two percent of community colleges in the country granting associate degrees to Hispanic students (Community College Week). Del Mar College focuses on offering our students programs that match current or emerging career opportunities. Whether students are interested in the fine arts, sciences, business, occupational or technical areas, students get the education they need for the future they want at Del Mar College.

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