Cincinnati State’s $2.2M gift for scholarships

Cincinnati State

Cincinnati State

Cincinnati State, which has a campus in Middletown, Friday announced it received its largest cash gift made by an individual: $2.2 million.

The gift from an anonymous donor will support $110,000 in scholarships every year in perpetuity for deserving students pursuing administrative assistant tracks in legal, medical, business and technical fields starting in the fall of 2016.

The financial aid office is already accepting scholarship applications.

Interim President Monica Posey said donations to support scholarships ultimately benefit the region’s employers who hire students through the college’s co-op program.

“This gift is transformative for the students, for the college and the community. It helps students stay in school and graduate and supports local industries and employers who want qualified employees with this particular skill set,” Posey said.