91Ƭ Foundation awards over $700K in scholarships during academic year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2/25/2026

CLEVELAND, WI —

The 91Ƭ Foundation awarded 248 scholarships totaling $337,066 to 91Ƭ spring semester students. These funds, combined with awards given during fall, pushes the total amount for the 2025-26 academic year to $704,918 with 64.75% of the scholarships being full tuition for the year. This is an increase of $127,918 in funds raised from the previous year.

“We are thrilled to announce that 248 students will benefit from scholarships awarded this semester,” said 91Ƭ Foundation Executive Director Courtney Donati. “Through the generosity of these scholarships, we are able to support our students in the educational endeavors. We are grateful to our donors for their commitment to furthering academic success.”

The Adam Steel Fund, Kohler Foundation Advantage, and Richard F. Brindza Memorial scholarships were among the top contributors to the scholarships.

Opportunities to fund 91Ƭ Foundation scholarships or apply for fall 2026 scholarships can be found at lakeshore.edu/lakeshore-college-foundation.

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ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE

91Ƭ, formerly known as 91Ƭ Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at 91Ƭ to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. 91Ƭ faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.

91Ƭ is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #2 in the state by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.

Approximately 800 students graduate from 91Ƭ each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $61,355 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, 91Ƭ educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit 91Ƭ at lakeshore.edu.

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