Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) proudly joined the Rotary Club of Paradise Valley last month for its annual scholarship luncheon, a meaningful celebration of student achievement and community partnership. As one of PVCC’s most valued partners, the Rotary Club of Paradise Valley continues to make a lasting impact by supporting students pursuing degrees in EMT, Paramedic, Nursing, Fire Science, and Fine and Performing Arts.
This year, 41 PVCC students were awarded scholarships totaling $20,500 across the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. Recipients included 15 EMT, 16 Nursing, 5 Fire Science, and 5 Fine and Performing Arts students. These scholarships not only ease financial burdens but also empower students to continue their education and pursue careers that directly serve and enrich the community in fields that are in need.
“The Rotary Club of Paradise Valley continues to be an incredible partner supporting our students and their futures,” said Mario Marquez, Senior Development Officer, PVCC’s Office of Strategic Partnerships. “Their investment goes beyond financial support; it’s a commitment to building a stronger, more compassionate community through education.”
Expanding Partnerships Beyond Scholarships
This exciting partnership extends into service and outreach.
In fall 2025, PVCC collaborated with the Rotary Club on The Dictionary Project, a national literacy initiative aimed at promoting lifelong learning. PVCC faculty, staff, and students joined Rotary members on campus to place Rotary stickers into 1,500 dictionaries, which were then distributed to third-grade students across the Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVUSD).
Also last fall, the Rotary Club of Paradise Valley sponsored a breakfast at PVCC’s sister school Gateway Community College (GWCC), bringing together Maricopa County Community College District’s chancellor, all 10 Maricopa Community College presidents, Maricopa staff and faculty, and several Rotary Clubs from around the valley. The gathering focused on a shared goal: creating opportunities that strengthen our shared communities.
The Rotary Club of Paradise Valley’s continued generosity and engagement exemplify the power of community partnerships in transforming lives.
"More than a college, PVCC produces future leaders in our community,” said Rotary International Past District Governor. “In addition to PVCC, Paradise Valley Rotary supports all 10 community colleges in the Maricopa Community College District by connecting local Rotary Clubs with their closest community college.”
For more information on PVCC’s commitment to student success, visit our website.