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The following excerpts are from the speech Amanda Bertone '08 delivered at the inauguration of Dr. Thomas M. McGovern as the eighth president of Fisher College. Amanda is an officer of the Student Government Association, maintains a perfect GPA, and recently performed as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Boston Urban Nutcracker.

"For students here, Fisher College has come to stand for more than an academic institution; it is instead a community, a home in which the advancement of youth is cherished, cultivated, and encouraged to thrive...

"At Fisher College, we the students are blessed to be in the presence and under the instruction of some of the most wonderful educators this city has to offer. Although their educational qualifications are valued, it is the result of devotion, starting from the top, that no question is left unanswered and no student is left overlooked...

"At Fisher College, all of you, both faculty and staff, are not only developing minds, but you are also creating people; whole people complete with character, a sense of morality, and an awareness of humility and generosity. Intelligence cannot stand without the foundation of a strong integrity and moral fiber...

"This community is ideal for cultivating ideas as well as individuals, molding us into people of significance, trained with the abilities to succeed at all we do and to do so with a inkling of charisma. With all that you teach, you leave behind an imprint of how we ought to think and how we ought to live; a lesson that we will carry on throughout our careers and our endeavors."

Fisher College has secured scholarships for day and continuing education students and hopes to assist other students pursue funding sources for tuition and other college costs.

The following scholarship programs have unique requirements and deadlines. Check back often as new programs are constantly being added. The Office of Institutional Advancement is always available to discuss your application.

  • Phi Theta Kappa - www.ptk.org
    The mission of Phi Theta Kappa is to encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth through participation in honors, leadership, and service programming. Phi Theta Kappa candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Contact Dr. Maryalice Guilford for more information about the Nu Omega chapter at Fisher College.
  • Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation - www.coca-colascholars.org
    Coca-Cola Scholars must have demonstrated academic success (minimum GPA of 2.5) and have completed community services within the previous 12 months as well as be nominated by the College (only two per institution). Applications are typically due in May.
  • Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund - www1.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp
    The Talbots Scholarship is available to women who earned a high school diploma or GED on or before September 1997 and will receive a degree no earlier than May 2008. The deadline is typically the first work day of the calendar year, though only 1,000 applications will be considered.
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund - www.hsf.net
    Candidates must be of Hispanic heritage and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Criteria vary depending on the scholarship program.
  • Jack Kent Cooke Foundation - www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
    Nominees must have at least a 3.5 GPA with intent of enrolling full-time at a four-year college. One of Fisher's own, Emma Pickering, was one of 38 international students awarded the Jack Kent Cooke scholarship in 2006.

It is strongly recommended that you rely on the expertise of our Financial Aid Office throughout your Fisher career. To learn more about financial aid options and other scholarship opportunities, visit the following Web sites. Good luck!

Fisher College provides these sites for informational and research purposes only and does not endorse the content contained therein. Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement or the Financial Aid Office with questions.

 
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