NSCC Foundation, Inc.

• Board of Directors
• Scholarships

The NSCC Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit corporation, fiscally separate from the College, and organized under the laws of Massachusetts. Its independent Board of Directors works to raise funds and provide support for programs that enhance and expand educational opportunity at North Shore Community College.

The purpose of the NSCC Foundation is to receive private gifts, bequests, and donations, and to account for and manage monies contributed. Presently, the Foundation administers a $4 million general endowment fund, named scholarship accounts, and general-purpose grants.

As a qualified 501(c)(3) corporation, all gifts to The NSCC Foundation, Inc. are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by current law.

NSCC Foundation, Inc. History

As educational costs began to rise, so did the need for additional financial assistance for North Shore students. In 1983, The NSCC Foundation, Inc. was established by a small group of business and community leaders to build necessary endowment through private fund-raising to ensure quality and accessible education to deserving students.

The mission of the Foundation is to raise funds for technical assistance, facilities, cultural arts programs and to aid financially burdened, but academically distinguished, North Shore Community College students. This fund-raising becomes more imperative as government continues to cut funds to education.

Since 1985, the Foundation has raised and directly distributed over $1,500,000 to more than 2000 NSCC students. For many students, this aid tipped the scale in allowing them to continue their education.

Annual Scholarship Breakfast

The North Shore Community College Foundation awarded over $140,000 in scholarship aid for 192 NSCC students during the 2009 Scholarship Breakfast held May 14, 2009 at the Danversport Yacht Club.  Since the awards were given in 1987, more than 2500 students have received $1,800,000.

The NSCC Foundation currently administers more than 100 named scholarship funds and additional grants.  Some of the awards recognize individuals in the North Shore area or at the College, while others are supported by businesses who share the philosophy of North Shore Community College.

The NSCC Foundation is thankful for the support from companies including Beverly National Bank, Brooksby Village, Cummings Properties Foundation, Danversbank, Danvers Rotary, Debits Payroll, Inc., Kiwanis Club of Danvers, East Boston Savings Bank,  Eastern Bank, Salem Five Bank, Dominion Salem Harbor Station, Gorton's of Gloucester, North Shore Bank, Sungard Higher Education Managed Services, TD Banknorth and The T.J.X. Companies who currently provide major corporate scholarship funds. Financial awards range from $300 to $1,500.

Twelve new scholarships were awarded this year. The “Senator Frederick E. Berry Scholarship” was established by colleagues, family and friends and honors the distinguished career and public service of Senator Berry.  “A Thread of Hope” Johnny DeLorenzo Memorial Scholarship was established by Jacqui DeLorenzo, NSCC Senior Academic Counselor, in memory of her brother.  To honor the memory of her sister, The Myrna Holzer Memorial Scholarship wasestablished by Joanne Light, NSCC Dean of the Enrollment Center.   To support student success, the DiMella Schaffer Scholarship was established by a local architectural firm.  Encouraging students to enter the field of Horticulture or Floriculture, The Newburyport Garden Club Scholarship was established by area members.  The Collett Family Scholarship was provided for a distinguished student in need of assistance to complete their academic program.  The Wayne M. Burton Scholarship was established in honor of the NSCC President by members of the Economic Development and Industrial Corporation in Lynn to provide educational assistance to a Lynn resident.  The National Grand Bank Scholarship was established to fund a distinguished student’s full-semester tuition.  The NSCC Professor and Chair of the English Department, Susan Jhirad, established The Rose Scholarship in memory of her mother.  Joseph Riley, NSCC Foundation President, also honored his mother through the establishment of The Marie C. Riley Memorial Scholarship.  To assist Aviation students earn their degree, the Lawrence Airport Educational Foundation was established.  The Professor Abe Sherf Scholarship was established by colleagues of the NSCC History Department to honor this educator’s distinguished career at the college.

The NSCC Foundation, Inc. was established in 1983 to build necessary endowment through private fund-raising to ensure quality and accessible education for students. The mission of the Foundation is to raise funds for technical assistance, facilities, and cultural arts programs and to aid financially burdened, but academically distinguished, NSCC students.

For more information, please contact us at (978) 762-4000 x5502 or development@northshore.edu.