Our Heroes Start Here

Thank you! From alumni, to faculty & staff, friends, and so many others; the enthusiasm to see future heroes succeed has been inspiring! We are so thankful for everyone that gave, shared, and spread the word about Our Heroes Start Here.

There is just over 24 hours to go to make a difference for students through Our Heroes Start Here - providing students nearing the finish line of their educational journey with support through the American Dream Scholarship.

There is one week to go, and we are 25% of the way to our goal of 50 supporters of Our Heroes Start Here – helping students as future heroes through the American Dream Scholarship.

If you've made a gift - thank you! Please share why you've chosen to support the American Dream Scholarship on social. At the top of this page you'll see an easy way to share the campaign directly on Facebook or Twitter or share the link with friends and family who are #BCProud. 

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EMS Week recognizes the professionals who provide emergency medical services in communities across the country. This annual week of recognition is taking place May 15–21, 2022.

Thank you to all Broward College students and alumni of the EMT, Paramedic, and EMS programs for being heroes in your communities. 

A special congratulations to the Spring 2022 Broward College grads who joined the Alumni & Friends family a week ago today! 

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In honor of National Nurses Week, thank you to Broward College alumni from the nursing program who bring care, compassion, and talent to the workplace while providing high-quality healthcare. Thank you for all you do. 

Last week, the latest graduates of the nursing program made a commitment to the profession at the Nursing Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremony. These students crossed the finish line to the next step in their nursing careers, achieving their American Dream. 

One way to celebrate Broward College nursing grads is to support future nurses becoming heroes in the community through the American Dream Scholarship. This scholarship helps students in the final leg of their educational journey cross the finish line through increased financial support to achieve their dreams.

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On Thursday, May 5, Broward College awarded more than 3,700 certificates and degrees at the Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony. Congratulations to the new grads including Maalik King, an Exceptional Student Education major who credits a volunteer event at Broward College for setting him on his path as an educator.

Learn more about Maalik and how he will make a difference as a hero in the community. 

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’d like to recognize the Broward College alumni from the Education Pathway.

Numerous graduates of the program have been awarded “Teacher of Year” by Broward County Public Schools. From early childhood education to professionals extending their education through specialized certifications, educators from Broward College are making an impact as heroes in the community.

You can support future educators who are in the final stretch of their educational journey reach the finish line through the American Dream Scholarship. Make A Gift. 

The American Dream Scholarship was launched after a study to identify the students who would benefit the most from scholarship support. The study discovered an often-overlooked population -  students who:

• Maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher,
• Have completed 75 percent of their degree program,
• And have financial need but receive little or no federal grant assistance because they work full- or part-time.

These students have more “adult” responsibilities than “traditional” students who begin college right after high school … and they have a high likelihood of falling behind or dropping out when faced with an unexpected financial emergency.

The American Dream Scholarship statistics highlight the real impact that gifts to scholarship support make on students:

 • A total of 3,076 students have received the American Dream Scholarship

• 2,099 American Dream Scholarship recipients have graduated since Fall 2016 (68.4%)

• Graduates have earned a combined 2,917 certificates, associate and/or bachelor’s degrees

• The average grade point average of an American Dream Scholarship recipient is 3.22

• 56.5% of all recipients are the first in their family to attend college

This May, we are celebrating everyday heroes in our local community. In South Florida, many of these heroes - educators, health care professionals, public safety professionals, and veterans are Broward College alumni and graduates.   

Please consider joining us in making an impact in uplifting the community through education and the development of its future heroes at Broward College by making a gift to the American Dream Scholarship.

This scholarship helps students in the final stretch of their educational journey reach the finish line. Will you consider helping them start their careers and be heroes in the community?