SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - Western Nebraska Community College received a $15,000 donation from the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), and Wells Fargo, at November's Western Community College Area (WCCA) Board of Governors monthly meeting.
The funds were raised from the 30th annual Nebraska Open golf tournament in September. WNCC's share of $15,000 will be distributed evenly across the Alliance, Scottsbluff, and Sidney campuses.
NPPD and Wells Fargo have raised more than $1.8 million for the Nebraska Community College Foundation since the tournament's inception, all donated to Nebraska community colleges. Since 2000, $201,400 in scholarships have been awarded to WNCC students. The three-day tournament includes an 18-hole, Pro-Am scramble tournament, and a 54-hole professional tournament.
"On behalf of the Western Nebraska Community College Board of Governors, I would like to thank NPPD for its continued support of the community college system and WNCC in particular," WCCA Board Chair Lynne Klemke said. "The annual gifts have had a positive impact on the success of our students and businesses in our service area as our graduates enter the workforce."