AT&T Foundation Donates $10,000 to Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg State Community College was presented with a $10,000 donation from the AT&T Foundation on Aug. 7, 2021. The grant will provide last-dollar scholarships for minority and underserved students.
“We are grateful to AT&T and its continued support of public higher education and our students, who will benefit greatly from the company’s generosity,” said Dr. Karen Bowyer, President, Dyersburg State Community College. “Our students have many financial needs aside from the cost of tuition and this support will help them on their path to graduation.”
The AT&T Last Dollar scholarships will aid students with the cost of attendance items such as books, childcare, transportation, and other costs associated with attending college that are not covered by other financial aid programs after tuition is paid.
“We have worked hard to create a climate that is welcoming of new business which can be seen in the record growth Tennessee is experiencing,” said State Senator Ed Jackson. “With this growth comes the need for a high-skill workforce and through programs like those offered at Dyersburg State, graduates will be prepared to succeed in a modern workplace.”
“Dyersburg State Community College does a tremendous job preparing students to enter the workforce with a strong foundation for future success,” said State Representative Rusty Grills. “Thanks to their commitment to quality education, Tennessee has a first-class workforce ready to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving 21st-century economy.”
This donation is part of the AT&T Foundation’s $130,000 gift to the Foundation for the College System of Tennessee. Funding has been divided equally among Tennessee’s 13 community colleges to support students across the state.
“AT&T is focused on developing a 21st-century workforce that can promote continued prosperity and a stronger economy across Tennessee,” said Chuck Thomas III, regional director of external affairs, AT&T Tennessee. “We are excited to continue our support of Dyersburg State Community College to help more students gain the education necessary to compete for quality job opportunities and to empower more students to reach their highest potential.”