The FVCC Foundation

The FVCC Foundation supports scholarships, academic programs and learning facilities at Flathead Valley Community College.

Invest in Students and our Community

$1.7M
scholarship dollars
800
students awarded scholarships
80%
of students need financial aid
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Wachholz College Center

A vibrant cultural hub hosting acclaimed performances, speaker series, art exhibitions and more, WCC was built entirely by donor support.

Leave your legacy and help us sustain this incredible venue by naming a seat in McClaren Hall. Your support helps continue to bring education and the arts to our community through unforgettable experiences right here in Kalispell.

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Once I started at FVCC and earned scholarships, I realized that people were investing in me. I really felt like I owed everyone my best and to give school my all. I'm excited to see what comes next and find out ways that I can help.

Vanessa Palmer Substance Abuse Counseling
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I never knew I could be that good in chemistry until Dr. Ennist showed me she believed that I could do it. And that was really important for me. I never thought I would have this love of chemistry if I had only pursued math.

Mbiya Dieu "Merci" Mpunga Associate of Science, Honors, Honors Program
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Thanks to scholarships, I was able to focus on my studies and be a mom and be present for my family. Thank you a million times to FVCC donors, as they make a huge impact even if they don’t see the results immediately.

Shiloh Widhalm Nursing Alum, ER Nurse at Logan Health Kalispell

Ways to Give

Annual Fund

The Foundation accepts gifts of any amount for use in areas of greatest need at the college. Gifts received in this manner are used under the direction of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Annual Scholarships

Annually funded scholarships are funded each year by their unique FVCC donor. An annual gift of at least $500 may be used to provide a scholarship for deserving students within your specified criteria.

Capital Campaigns

To further the goals of the college and the needs of the community, the Foundation leads large-scale campaigns to develop new learning facilities on campus.

Employee Giving

Employees can deduct a set amount from their paycheck or make a one-time gift toward the Employee Giving Fund. These donations support student emergency needs and student scholarships.

Innovation Grants

As part of our mission to support programs at FVCC, the Foundation funds innovative projects up to $10,000 for faculty and staff that promise to improve the student experience.

Endowed Scholarships

Establishing a scholarship endowment can include contributions from family, friends, colleagues, a company, and others. Endowment funds are gifted with the express understanding that only the investment income from such funds may be used.

FVCC Foundation Board Members

Connect with Us

Contact us at 406-756-3632 or foundation@fvcc.edu. Connect with FVCC on Facebook and Instagram.

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