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April 20, 2026
CLEVELAND – Lakeshore College has announced the creation of the Eugene A. and Elsie E. Patterson Scholarship Fund, established to support students pursuing higher education and honor the enduring legacy of Eugene and Elsie Patterson.
Courtney Donati – executive director of the Lakeshore Foundation – said the scholarship celebrates Eugene and Elsie Patterson’s lifelong commitment to education.
Donati said Elsie Patterson has contributed $150,000 to the fund, which will provide financial support to students who demonstrate determination, perseverance and a passion for learning.
“This scholarship reflects a lifelong belief in the power of education to change lives,” Courtney Donati, executive director of the Lakeshore Foundation, said. “We are deeply grateful for this generous gift, which will open doors for students for years to come.”
Donati said eligible applicants must have completed at least two semesters at Lakeshore College and be U.S. citizens facing financial challenges.
