Dr. Jonathan Sadhoo and India Bennett are passionate about helping students continue their higher educational goals. Their commitment to student success and dedication to the Independence Community College Pirates sparked an interest in giving back. Their newly established Scholarship Fund does just that.
The Sadhoo & Bennett Endowed Scholarship Fund, through the ICC Foundation, aims to help neurodivergent students looking to continue their education. Preference will be given to students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, or Sensory Processing Disorder. Students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a 2.75 GPA.
“As parents to neurodivergent children, we know how challenging it can be for these students to feel supported and successful during their academic journey,” explains Bennett. “We hope this gift will benefit students with learning differences and help them meet their educational goals, here at ICC, while feeling supported and appreciated for being who they are.”
Dr. Sadhoo currently serves as the Vice President for Administration and Finance at ICC, while Bennett serves as the Veteran Student Success Program Coordinator. They have been an active part of the Pirate community for the last 3 ½ years.
“As President, I can’t say enough about India and Jonathan,” said Dr. Vincent Bowhay. “They believe in ICC, and they believe in investing in students. Scholarship opportunities matter, and we are grateful to award a scholarship in their name annually. Their leadership and commitment are appreciated.”