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PPSC Foundation

Who We Are

The Pikes Peak State College Foundation was established in 1980 by dedicated supporters and gained 501(c)(3) status in 1981.The Foundation Board and staff play a crucial role in raising awareness of PPSC’s impact on the region and generating resources to enhance academic programs, launch new initiatives, and provide scholarships for thousands of students.

The PPSC Foundation staff is here to help you achieve your philanthropic goals through a gift to support the college. Contact us anytime; we’re ready to assist!

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About The Foundation



The task of the Foundation Board and Staff is vitally important—to raise awareness of the critical impact of PPSC on individuals, families and communities in the region and to generate the resources required to further enrich PPSC’s academic programs, launch new initiatives and provide scholarships for tens of thousands of deserving students.

Centennial Campus Location
Room A-324
Phone | (719) 502-2013

Office Hours
Monday–Friday | 8:00am–5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday | Closed
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Who We Serve

The key focus at PPSC is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all with a focus on student success and community needs, including:
  • Occupational programs, including certificates, associate and bachelor degrees, for youth and adults in career and technical fields;
  • Two-year transfer educational programs to qualify students for admission to the junior year at other colleges and universities; and
  • A broad range of personal, career, and technical education for adults
Today, PPSC is the largest post-secondary educational institution in Colorado Springs and offers the most widely accessible and affordable education in the region. PPSC serves approximately 10,000 students annually throughout El Paso, Teller, and Elbert Counties. That is possible only with the continuing support of the community, including you!

Mission: The mission of Pikes Peak State College Foundation is to enhance opportunities for student success by providing financial support for student scholarships and selected programs and projects. The Foundation pursues its mission by supporting the College strategic plan and other programs and projects that are approved by the Board and endorsed by the College

 

Support Students

One of the best investments you can make towards the successful future of our region is a gift to the Pikes Peak State College Foundation. Your gifts, combined with those of many others, make it possible for PPSC to provide scholarships, enhance academic programs, and launch new initiatives for tens of thousands of deserving students.

There are multiple ways to donate to PPSC from a simple pledge to planned giving. Leave your mark and support local students and the community.

The Foundation is honored to host these memorial scholarships:

This scholarship, to honor the legacy of famed local Chef Henry Trujillio,  supports students who demonstrate culinary excellence through an exceptional work ethic, integrity, and a service mindset.

Named after a former Pikes Peak Culinary student, this scholarship is particularly aimed at helping recovering addicts who have committed to a life without drugs.

Honoring Surgical Tech Samantha Hall, this scholarship has been founded to help students who share Samantha's love of healing.
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Transform Lives and the Economy

For over 50 years, Pikes Peak State College has transformed lives and invigorated the economy of the Pikes Peak region by educating and training the next generation of health care professionals, business leaders, skilled trades persons, entrepreneurs, and more.

PPSC has a strong track record of working with private industry, schools, and public agencies to ensure that our programs provide the right preparation to allow our students to continue on with their higher education or to enter the workforce well equipped to be effective, productive employees.

Gifts of every size make the College stronger and more vibrant. Help us carry on the tradition of excellence with a gift to support Pikes Peak State College.
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Support Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation (CHES) Students

The Pikes Peak State College Foundation has designated scholarships to help support students enrolled in Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation (CHES) programs.

To be part of the innovative solution to help address the critical healthcare staffing shortages in our community, consider supporting CHES students through scholarships or through equipment purchases.

Learn more about Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation (CHES), and it's programs.

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