Photo caption: Everett Plante, Silicon Labs vice president of information technology, second from right, issues a scholarship donation to David Bender, ACC Foundation scholarship chair, left, Nan McRaven, chair of the ACC Board of Trustees, and Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, ACC president/CEO.
AUSTIN, Texas, February 26, 2009 – The Austin Community College Foundation has announced a $25,000 donation from Silicon Labs to establish a scholarship for students majoring in mathematics, science, or applied technologies.
Ten Silicon Labs scholarships will be awarded for the 2009-10 academic year.
“The ACC Foundation appreciates this significant contribution from Silicon Labs,” says David Bender, scholarship chair for the ACC Foundation. “Their commitment to educational excellence and service to our community will have a significant impact on ACC students.”
Silicon Labs is a global enterprise that develops semiconductors that enable the analog world we live in to interact with the digital world of computing. The company’s products can be found inside many common consumer goods like set-top boxes, cell phones and navigation devices. The firm is committed to promoting education, particularly in math, science, and technology, as part of its community service.
“Silicon Labs is thrilled to partner with the ACC Foundation and the Austin Community College District,” says Everett Plante, vice president of Silicon Labs. “We believe strongly that our investment in youth today significantly improves our community in the future.”
The Silicon Labs scholarships are open to students who have an overall GPA of 3.0 for current college students or a B average for incoming high school graduates. Applicants must also enroll in at least six credits of coursework and demonstrate financial need.
To learn more about the Silicon Labs and other scholarships and to apply online, visit austincc.edu/foundation.
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About the Austin Community College District (austincc.edu):
ACC, Central Texas’ community college, is the primary gateway to higher education and career training for residents in eight counties. The college provides access to affordable, quality education. ACC enrolls more than 35,700 credit students, offering university transfer courses, two-year associate degrees, certificates, Early College Start, access programs that get students “college-ready,” and continuing education. At ACC you can “Start here. Get there.”
About the Austin Community College Foundation (austincc.edu/foundation):
The Austin Community College Foundation was established in 1991 to expand higher education and training throughout the Austin Community College District. Its mission is to raise funds to ensure student success and develop community support for the college. The Foundation is led by a volunteer board of business and community leaders whose dedication to education supports and allows for the growth of College initiatives. An established set of values guides the Foundation in its actions and a shared vision with ACC yields well-articulated strategies for these actions. Members of the board of directors share an inspired passion to assist the ACC in achieving excellence, which, in turn, will impact our community, students, and employers. Over $4.7 million has been raised through the Foundation to support college programs and scholarships.