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Helios Education

Helios Education First Generation in College Scholarship

The not-for-profit Helios Education Foundation is dedicated to supporting initiatives that lead to successful completion of post-secondary education among college students by encouraging greater participation, increased access and enriched learning experiences. The $5 million Helios Education First Generation in College Scholarship endowment gift provides scholarships for first-generation in college students in the Florida community college system.

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From left to right Stacey Webb; FFCC, Vince Roig; Helios, Chancellor David Armstrong, Dick D'Alemberte; FFCC, Education Appropriation Chairman Representative Joe Pickens, Randy Berridge; FFCC, Paul Luna; Helios, and Judy Green; FFCC Helios Education Foundation Board members: Tom Herndon, Vince Roig, Chairman, and Paul Luna, President Chancellor David Armstrong and Chancellor Mark Rosenberg with Senator Al Lawson and Representative Anitere Flores
From left to right Stacey Webb, FFCC; Vince Roig, Helios; Chancellor David Armstrong, Dick D'Alemberte, FFCC; Education Appropriation Chairman Representative Joe Pickens; Randy Berridge, FFCC; Paul Luna, Helios; and Judy Green, FFCC Helios Education Foundation Board Members: Tom Herndon; Vince Roig, Chairman; and Paul Luna, President Chancellor David Armstrong (podium) and Chancellor Mark Rosenberg (center) with Senator Al Lawson (far Left) and Representative Anitere Flores (second from left).