Since 1980, the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. has helped individuals, businesses, and organizations support the College’s mission of developing our community through education. 

The Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. is a direct support organization of Lake-Sumter State College and operates as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation established to accept and administer private gifts on behalf of the College. Through the generosity of our investors, the LSSC Foundation, Inc. can improve individuals' lives and make a significant impact in support of Lake-Sumter State College.

The Foundation awards over $1,400,000 in scholarships yearly to students attending LSSC. All LSSC students with a high school diploma or equivalency diploma and a 2.00 GPA or above are encouraged to apply. Foundation scholarships are available three times per year. For the Fall Semester, students can apply during the month of June; for the Spring Semester, the month of October, and for the Summer Semester, the month of March. Learn more about Foundation scholarships at www.lssc.edu/foundationscholarships.

For more information about the LSSC Foundation, Inc., visit www.lssc.edu/foundation, call (352) 365-3518, or email the LSSC Foundation at Foundation@LSSC.edu.

Foundation Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Josh Gonzales, President
Michelle Michnoff, President-Elect, Past-President
Leslie Rotarius, Vice President
Sheri Olson, Treasurer
David Hidalgo, District Board of Trustees Liaison
Sybil Brown, Faculty Liaison
Dr. Laura Byrd, LSSC Interim President
Dr. Laura Byrd, Secretary & Executive Director

Board of Directors

Wilkey Briette
Jennifer Clutts
Lori Davis
Jenna Emerson
Susan Emrick
John George
Ana Germeroth
Shayna Grunewald
Angie Langley
Micheal McMaster
Jason Meyer
Alise Morris
James Myers
Jeff Powell
Shahanaz Rahaman
Megan Robinson
Carl Specci