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Kirsten Adair, recent Crafton Hills College graduate and resident of Yucaipa, was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Southern California Gas Company.
This scholarship will provide Adair with the opportunity to pursue her academic and career goals. “I am extremely grateful to have received this generous scholarship,” said Adair. “I plan on continuing my education at California State University of San Bernardino as a biology major. In my future career, I hope to focus on my passion for the environment and the protection of our natural resources.
Each spring SoCalGas, a Sempra Utility Company, awards Scholarships to community college students who are planning to transfer to a four-year university in the fall. The SoCalGas scholarship program is just a small portion of how the local community supports Crafton Hills College and the College’s Foundation.
“I am honored to represent SoCalGas, as they know the value of giving back to the communities we serve,” said Robert Visconti, SoCalGas Regional Affairs Manager and Director of the CHC Foundation Board. “I have been a Crafton Hills College Foundation Director for several years and have awarded an annual $5,000 Scholarship to a worthy student.”
“As a proud resident of Yucaipa, I am absolutely honored to award the 2020 SoCalGas’ Scholarship to a local student that absolutely excelled at Crafton Hills College,” said Visconti. “We anticipate she will have a stellar career at CSUSB studying Environmental Science. SoCalGas has been providing clean, efficient and affordable energy for 150 years and we embrace the Environmental Sciences, as we strive to achieve greater sustainability and clean air goals.”
“The Crafton Hills College Foundation supports the college by raising money and building relationships and partnerships to support the success of our students,” said Michelle Riggs, Director of Institutional Advancement. “Scholarships are made possible by more than 15 organizations, such as SoCalGas, and 100 individual donors. During these difficult times, financial support from our donors is not only appreciated, but vital for our students to stay on course to achieve their educational and career goals.”
This year, the Crafton Hills College Foundation awarded $161,950 in scholarships to more than 170 students. For information about the Crafton Hills College Foundation, establishing a scholarship, or supplementing existing scholarships, please contact Michelle Riggs, at (909) 389-3391.
