Empowering Young Adults with IDD – Investing in the Shepherds College Scholarship Fund

Education is the cornerstone of progress and the key to unlocking one’s potential. However, the access to education and the rising costs of providing such education have become significant barriers for many aspiring students and families.

Increasing annual and endowed scholarship funds is a powerful tool to address this issue. Investing in a scholarship fund supports deserving students and contributes to the betterment of society.

1. Empowering Families

Investing in a scholarship fund provides a lifeline to families desiring a formal education at Shepherds College® for their son or daughter with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who lack financial resources. Given the lack of access to Federal Student Aid for these students, most families need financial assistance through a scholarship fund to close the financial gap. Investing in the Shepherds College Scholarship Fund, you can help bridge this gap and empower students and families to achieve their hopes and dreams. Your investment can transform lives.

2. Nurturing Students’ Potential

Investing in the Shepherds College Scholarship Fund is an investment that impacts lives. By supporting students with IDD, you help nurture and maximize their God-given potential. Over 200 students have graduated from one of our non-degree-granting accredited programs, and we continue to have job placement rates above 80%. By investing in the Shepherds College Scholarship Fund, you become a catalyst for shaping a better tomorrow.

Together, we can unlock the potential of countless individuals with IDD and build a better world.

Carrie Park, Ex-President, Shepherds Foundation, Inc.

3. Leaving a Lasting Legacy

Investing in the Shepherds College Scholarship Fund allows you to leave a legacy that will continue to impact the lives of deserving students with IDD, their families, and their communities.

Over three-quarters of our students receive a scholarship from our Shepherds College Scholarship Fund. We award nearly $1m per academic year to deserving students to close the financial gap, allowing them to attend Shepherds College. Now more than ever, we need you to invest in the Shepherds College Scholarship Fund. Together, we can unlock the potential of countless individuals with IDD and build a better world.