NICEVILLE — Five years ago, Northwest Florida State College's College Foundation awarded 257 scholarships during the academic year.
This year, the foundation awarded 426 scholarships — a 66 percent increase.
As a result of this growth, the traditional Scholars & Donors Luncheon was split over two days in late October. In all, more than 350 people attended the two luncheons.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Number of NWFSC scholarships awarded rises 66 percent