William Rainey Harper College Educational Foundation

Scholarships: the Foundation oversees more than 225 scholarships and awards to over 2,053 individuals annually. These scholarships provide assistance and support to student scholars and students facing barriers to academic achievement. Program grants: the Foundation provides seed money for excellence in teaching and learning through the resources for excellence grant process. Some past grant recipients include programs that serve women, minority students and students with disabilities, as well as degree programs in the fields of healthcare, manufacturing and science. Art: the Foundation collects and maintains a body of works of art for the benefit of Harper College. The collection contains nearly 400 pieces and is valued at approximately $2.8 million. This extensive collection is preeminent in the northwest suburbs for the purpose of artistic study and community-wide aesthetic appreciation. Art collection transferred ownership to Harper College in fy22 jan 2022.