The Annual Fund

Cecil College means many things to many people, including opportunity, advancement and success for our students and our community. Whether completing a degree, earning a professional certification or learning a skill that will accelerate a student’s career, education improves everyone and everything.

Thanks to the generosity of many supporters, the Cecil College Foundation was able to provide scholarships to more than 300 students taking credit and certification courses last year. Those students will transfer to four-year programs to earn a bachelor’s degree, use their skills to obtain gainful employment and become leaders in our community.​

Please support student success by donating to the Annual Fund.​

Foundation Scholarship recipient, Aidan.

Receiving a scholarship from the Foundation helped pay my tuition and allowed me to focus on my studies.

—Aidan H.

Receiving a scholarship from the Foundation helped pay my tuition and allowed me to focus on my studies.

—Aidan H.

Foundation Scholarship recipient, Aidan.

Cecil College Cares Cards

Our colleagues throughout Cecil College have been sharing stories of hunger and food insecurity from our credit and Continuing Education and Workforce Development students. ​Unfortunately, COVID has raised numerous challenges around maintaining a food pantry on our campuses.

In response to increased hunger and food insecurity throughout our college community, the Cecil College Foundation is asking for monetary donations to purchase gift cards to Walmart. Student Life is assessing student need and the cards will be distributed in a manner that follows the Cecil County Health Officer’s COVID guidelines. We are currently unable to accept food donations.

Your donation of any amount will be used to purchase cards and ensure the only thing our students are hungry for is education. To donate please:

  1. Visit cecil.edu/donate.
  2. Select “Food Pantry” under “Gift Designation".
  3. Complete the donation form and finalize your gift.
  4. Feel the joy in knowing you once again supported student success!

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact us by email at foundation@nullcecil.edu.

Foundation Scholarship recipient, Nora.

The Foundation has many scholarships that are incredibly easy to apply for. The Foundation scholarships took away financial stress allowing me to focus on my schooling. I think everyone should apply.

—Nora W.

The Foundation has many scholarships that are incredibly easy to apply for. The Foundation scholarships took away financial stress allowing me to focus on my schooling. I think everyone should apply.

—Nora W.

Foundation Scholarship recipient, Nora.

News and Events

A lighthouse with a sunset behind it.

Cecil Leadership Institute advancing leaders of tomorrow

This is a group photograph of From the left are: Executive Director of the Cecil College Foundation and Alumni Development Karen Uricoli, Cecil College President Mary Way Bolt, Hillside Heating and Cooling owner Jim Sellers, Hillside Heating and Cooling Chief Marketing Officer Matt Urban, Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Miles Dean, and Vice President of Academic Programs Christy Dryer.

Hillside Heating and Cooling establishes HVAC scholarship

The image shows James Brindley wearing a graduation cap and gown standing outdoors in front of lush green foliage. James is dressed in a traditional black cap and gown with a white shirt and patterned tie underneath. The background is filled with vibrant green leaves, indicating a setting that is likely in a natural or garden-like environment. James is centrally positioned, and his expression is calm and composed.

How returning to college transformed James Brindley’s Future

The image depicts a group of 23 people posing indoors. They are arranged in three rows. The front row has five people sitting on chairs, while the back two rows have people standing. The room features white walls and a closed door in the background. The group comprises both men and women, with varying ages and styles of dress. Some are casually dressed in t-shirts and jeans, while others wear more formal attire including collared shirts and blouses. A few people wear name tags. On the right side of the image, there's a table with stacks of colored binders and a green tablecloth.

Upper Bay Ruritan Club Invests in the Future

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Foundation Scholarship recipient, Skylar.

Thanks to my foundation scholarship, I could focus on my education without having a financial burden!

—Skylar K.

Thanks to my foundation scholarship, I could focus on my education without having a financial burden!

—Skylar K.

Foundation Scholarship recipient, Skylar.