Calling the recent $100,000 donation from Dr. Tan Siu Lin a gift with a vision that recognizes the importance of education in shaping a prosperous CNMI, Northern Marianas College president Dr. Carmen Fernandez expressed the institution’s gratitude and commitment to fulfill the intent of the donation.
“I have absolutely no doubt that the generous donation made by Dr. Tan Siu Lin will open many doors from CNMI students,” Fernandez said. “The funds will contribute significantly in our efforts to develop a highly-educated and highly-trained local work force.”
Tan, chairman of the Tan Holdings Corp., made the $100,000 donation to the Northern Marianas College Foundation to commemorate his company’s 25-year presence in the CNMI. At about the same time, he had also made considerable donations to other local educational institutions, including the Public School System and the Saipan International School.
“The Tan family has always been great supporters of the college,” Fernandez added. “Mr. Jerry Tan, Dr. Tan Siu Lin’s son, spends countless hours as a Foundation board member garnering additional funding for the vollege. We are very grateful to the Tan family members for their continued support and look forward to strengthening a partnership that will help advance the educational opportunities for our students.”
Dr. Tan’s donation is by far the largest single sum cash amount given to the NMC Foundation.
According to Dr. Fernandez, the donation will be used to establish a scholarship endowment fund in Dr. Tan’s name and will provide financial assistance to qualified students at the college. (NMC)
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