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Foundation & Alumni

Who We Are

Founded in 1974, The Daytona State College Foundation, Inc. provides financial assistance to students and funding for critical needs that are beyond the scope of the College’s budget.

What We Do

We are in the relationship business. Our goal is to assist anyone interested in investing in the lives of students by facilitating opportunities for investment, and to connect the College’s values and its merit with all who seek to learn and support Daytona State College.

A “direct support organization” of Daytona State College, as defined in Florida Statute 1004.7, is organized and operated exclusively to receive, hold, invest, and administer property and to make expenditures to, or for the benefit of, Daytona State College.

Foundation Scholarships

An example of our expenditures is to provide scholarship opportunities to our students. Students can apply through the DSC Scholarship page!

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Who We Serve

Offering more than 100 certificates, associate, and bachelor's degree programs, DSC has responded to the education and workforce training needs of Volusia and Flagler counties and beyond for 60 years. The college enrolls about 28,000 students a year at its seven instructional sites, with graduates serving in critical fields, including health care, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering technology, computer science, and more.

Our Leadership

Guided by a Board of Directors, the Foundation’s affairs are reviewed and governed by the College’s District Board of Trustees. An Executive Director, appointed by the Daytona State College President, serves as chief administrative officer.

Meet our Board & Staff

L. Gale Lemerand Entrepreneurial Speaker Series

Featured speakers: Randy Dye and his son, Daniel Dye. The Entrepreneurial Speaker Series is for anyone who wants to learn what it takes to start a business from the ground up, and features advice and inspiration from some of the nations leading business owners.

April 20, 2022

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Homecoming

Join Freddy Falcon and all your friends from Daytona State College, past an present, for a weekend of family fund and entertainment.

October 6-8, 2022

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28th Annual Gala

Save the Date! The 28th Annual Gala - Boots & Bling: Kick Up Your Heels for DSC presented by AdventHealth and honoring Mr. and Mrs. Lenssen, Emeritus Board of Trustee; DSC Foundation Board member. Sponsorships remain available. We look forward to seeing you then.