The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation welcomed almost 300 scholarship donors, recipients and guests to its annual Scholarship Brunch on Friday, Nov. 6. The event provided an opportunity for students to connect with the generous individuals and organizations who help make their education possible.
The annual gathering is one of the Foundation's most meaningful events, bringing together scholarship recipients and their benefactors to celebrate the impact of giving. The event was sponsored by Richard and Margaret Perryman.
Dr. Jon McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, served as emcee for the program. Rick Nelson, president of the NTCC Foundation Board, delivered the invocation, followed by a welcome from NTCC President Dr. Kevin Rose. Maria Gonzalez-Lopez, recipient of the Alfred & Ethel Fowler Scholarship, shared a student testimonial highlighting the importance of scholarship support.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of the 2026 Distinguished Benefactor Award to Art and Jane Scharlach, recognizing their longtime dedication and service to NTCC. Click here for full details about the award.
"One of the best things about this event is seeing our students connect with the people who believe in them enough to invest in their futures," McCullough said. "We are incredibly grateful to our donors for their continued generosity and commitment to helping NTCC students succeed."
The NTCC Foundation provides scholarship opportunities each year thanks to the generosity of individuals, families, businesses and community organizations.
The Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the Perrymans for their support, Great Western Dining for their outstanding catering, Work4College, as well as the NTCC Advancement team and college employees who helped make the event a success.
Click here to view and download photos from the 2026 Scholarship Brunch.
To learn more about supporting student scholarships, visit www.ntcc.edu/foundation or contact Nita May, NTCC Director of Development, at 903-434-8113 or nmay@ntcc.edu.
