Presidential Scholarship Honoring Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams

To celebrate Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams’ decade of exceptional leadership and transformative impact at Central Penn College, the Central Penn College Education Foundation is proud to establish the Presidential Scholarship in her honor.

As the College’s 10th president, Dr. Fedrizzi-Williams has earned national recognition as one of the “Top Leaders in the U.S. Changing Career Education” by Career Education Review magazine. Throughout her tenure, she has demonstrated visionary leadership, strategic innovation, and an unwavering commitment to student success.

During a period of significant challenges and change within higher education, Dr. Fedrizzi-Williams has guided Central Penn College with foresight and determination, aligning academic programs with evolving workforce demands and emerging career opportunities. Her collaborative approach has fostered strong partnerships across the fields of economic development, government, healthcare, banking, tourism, nonprofit leadership, and business, strengthening the College’s role as a vital community and workforce development partner.

Among her many accomplishments, Dr. Fedrizzi-Williams is especially admired for the authentic relationships she builds with students. Her dedication extends beyond the classroom, as she continues to mentor, encourage, and support graduates long after they have earned their degrees.

Under her leadership, Central Penn College has enhanced its reputation at the local, state, and national levels, contributing to important conversations surrounding higher education, workforce development, and public policy. By positioning the College as a launchpad for career readiness and lifelong success, she has demonstrated the profound impact that career-focused education can have on individuals, families, employers, and communities.

The Presidential Scholarship will continue Dr. Fedrizzi-Williams’ legacy by expanding access to higher education for students with financial need. Through this scholarship, deserving students will receive the support necessary to pursue their educational goals, build meaningful careers, and create brighter futures for themselves and their families.

MATCH: A generous group of supporters has pledged to match every gift made to student scholarships dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. Your $250 gift becomes $500. Your $1,000 gift becomes $2,000. Together we can provide life-changing educational opportunities for twice as many students.

Your contribution to the Presidential Scholarship will honor Dr. Fedrizzi-Williams’ remarkable service while investing in the next generation of Central Penn College students whose lives will be transformed through education.

Presidential Scholarship

In honor of Dr. Fedrizzi-Williams' tenth anniversary at Central Penn College