$388,000 in scholarships created for Valencia, UCF students in financial need

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$388,000 in scholarships created for Valencia, UCF students in financial need

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Thursday, 07 January 2010 01:12

More than 800 people came together on Oct. 17 for A Taste for Learning, an event that generated $388,000 for scholarships, including matching funds.
Valencia Foundation and UCF Foundation partnered this year to present the international wine sampling and auction at Rosen Shingle Creek. One-hundred percent of all sponsorships, tickets and auction receipts from the event will go directly to scholarships and is eligible to earn dollar-for-dollar matching funds through the Florida First Generation in College matching grant program, doubling a donor’s investment.
In 2005, Valencia Foundation board member Jess Bailes and his team at ABC Fine Wine and Spirits first brought the concept of A Taste for Learning to Valencia Foundation. The unique event formula unites partners who donate every product for the event including the venue, décor, media, food, wine and auction items.
In all, Taste events have raised more than $1.65 million for students in financial need.