Foundation Breakfast 2026
SVC Foundation Celebrates Record Breaking Scholarships for the 2026-27 School Year The Skagit Valley College Foundation hosted its annual Scholarship Breakfast on May 29 in the Dave DuVall Pavilion, bringing together more than 500 students, families, donors, faculty, and community partners for a morning of celebration and gratitude — all as SVC marks its centennial […]
Kimberly Thornton
During her final quarters of SVC’s demanding nursing program, Kimberly faced a critical challenge: affording full-time childcare. SVC’s Childcare Assistance Fund stepped in and she graduated with her nursing degree in 2023.
Eric Gallardoflores
A 4.0 student, Eric faced overwhelming costs from rising rent, groceries, and gas that threatened his education. After learning about the SVC Student Emergency Assistance Fund from a professor, he received crucial support that allowed him to continue his studies.
Cesar Osornio Ramos
Cesar was a recipient of the prestigious Sidney S. McIntyre, Jr. Skagit Valley College Memorial Scholarship. He is now a biology major at the University of Washington. He plans to attend medical school and become an anesthesiologist.
Briley Bock
An accomplished athlete and student, Briley wouldn’t have been able to attend college without scholarships. A descendent of the Yakama Nation and Shoshone Bannock Tribes, an injury threatened to derail her college plans.
Jonathan Garcia-Pantoja
Jonathan is the first in his family to attend college. The George W. Wallace Scholarship helped Jonathan Garcia-Pantoja complete his studies at SVC and gain acceptance to the University of Washington.
Christopher Palacios
When rising childcare costs nearly derailed his educational ambitions, Christopher Palacios, a dedicated student in SVC’s Diesel Technology Program, was able to graduate in 2024 with support from SVC’s Childcare Assistance Program.
Angus Nelson
Angus, an international student from Australia, received an athletic scholarship and the Sidney and Fosma Rood Scholarship. Angus says, “Receiving these scholarships has truly been life-changing.”
Judge Cecily Hazelrigg
Cecily Hazelrigg, Acting Chief Judge of Division One at the Washington State Court of Appeals, shares insights from her journey to the bench, beginning with community college and culminating in a distinguished career in law.
Paul and Issabel Johnson
Paul and Issabel Johnson, father and daughter, graduated from Skagit Valley College’s Whidbey Island campus. Paul earned his Bachelor of Applied Science in Management (BASM), and Issabel earned her associate’s degree through the Running Start program.