Success Stories Scholarship Foundation of

Indian River County

Jennifer Asselin

As Jennifer Asselin prepared to graduate from Indian River Charter High School in 2016, she had a definite goal: “I knew I wanted to be a great engineer one day, and then I had to find an engineering school that fit my needs.” That search led her to Clemson University in South Carolina. But, even graduating as valedictorian, Jennifer knew that her inability to afford Clemson might derail her dreams.

She went through the Scholarship Foundation’s application process and became a Richardson Scholar, winning a highly competitive four-year award that would bridge the gap, making Clemson a financially viable option for her.

SAINT EDWARD’S SCHOOL

772-231-4136 steds.org

MISSION: To provide a community and culture that promotes lifelong learning by developing critical thinking, collaboration and thorough preparation for college and the future with a focus on the whole child, led by a strong faculty who work to help all students reach their full potential in the classroom and beyond and founded upon the Episcopal tradition

MAIN EVENT: The Pirate Ball, April 1, 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Various school helper opportunities available, pending background check confirmation

Founded: 1965

To say that Jennifer made the most of the opportunity would be an understatement. She graduated from Clemson magna cum laude in just three years, with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. She is now an officer in the U.S. Navy, serving as a submarine engineer in Washington, D.C.

“Without the help of the Scholarship Foundation, I truly don’t think I would have had the opportunities I’ve had so far,” she says. “I am truly grateful, and I hope my story shows how much of an impact this can have on the life of a student.”

SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 772-569-9869 sfindianriver.org

MISSION: To offer hope, encouragement and scholarship opportunities to Indian River County students with financial need who demonstrate the desire and academic ability to succeed in pursuing a post-secondary education

MAIN EVENT: Dan K. Richardson & William L. Marine Scholarship Foundation Golf Classic, Oct. 9, 2021

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Various events

Founded: 1965

SEBASTIAN CHARTER JUNIOR HIGH 772-388-8838 scjh.org

MISSION: To provide an educational environment where students will have learning opportunities that set high expectations for academic growth, foster individual achievement and stress character development

Founded: 2000

ST. HELEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 772-567-5457 sthelenschoolvero.org

MISSION: To provide a quality Catholic education that incorporates faith, academics, service and leadership, and to encourage students to become confident and productive learners who are “making good things happen”

MAIN EVENT: Annual Gala, 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Various fundraising and volunteer activities available

Founded: 1940