TCC Foundation announces $1 million gift to provide scholarships for health care students  

The Tarrant County College Foundation has received a $1 million gift from North Texas Specialty Physicians (NTSP) to establish the Advancing Healthcare for North Texas Endowed Scholarship program. This endowed scholarship fund will be used to provide financial assistance to eligible students enrolled in a health science or nursing program at TCC.

“The Tarrant County College Foundation is so very grateful for this gift which enables the Foundation to help Tarrant County College in its work to prepare students for the workforce, now and in the future,” said Janet Hahn, chair of TCC Foundation’s Board of Directors. “This gift not only benefits and empowers the students, but it strengthens our community. Together we, the Foundation, Tarrant County College, and its generous donors are truly inspiring change and elevating futures.”

The Advancing Healthcare for North Texas Endowed Scholarship enables TCC Foundation to further its mission of paving the way for future healthcare providers across the North Texas region by assisting TCC in providing prime educational opportunities that create a sustainable path to career success. Market demand for critical health care positions in Tarrant County is expected to grow faster than the national average, meaning TCC graduates are quite attractive to regional employers.

TCC Foundation Executive Director Joe McIntosh (left) receives gift from NTSP Chair of Charitable Giving Mark Presley, MD

“Thanks to this generous gift, TCC Foundation can expand its financial support for TCC programming and student aid, advancing workforce development and strengthening our regional economy,” said Joe McIntosh, executive director of TCC Foundation. “This endowed scholarship aligns with one of our key strategic initiatives, supporting TCC and its students by opening doors to dynamic educational paths.”

TCC is the region’s premier training ground for health care professionals, offering its nursing and health sciences programs through TCC Trinity River Campus East’s Center for Health Care Professions. This $185 million state-of-the-art facility features a simulation hospital for bedside care experiences, simulations surgical site, x-ray rooms with ionizing radiation, and the anatomage table—the most technologically anatomy visualization system for higher education. Learn more about TCC’s health care professions and nursing programs.

About Tarrant County College Foundation

Tarrant County College Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization classified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Governed by a volunteer board of directors from across the community, TCC Foundation supports the comprehensive mission of Tarrant County College, providing financial support for TCC programming and student aid, advancing workforce development and strengthening the region. More information about TCC Foundation and how you can help students is available at https://foundation.tccd.edu/s/1262/home.aspx or call 817-515-5277.