Thaddeus Stevens College Foundation

Give Like Thad – Empowering Opportunity at Thaddeus Stevens College

At Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, we believe in transforming potential into purpose. Through hands-on learning, applied skills, and direct pathways to high-demand careers, our students build brighter futures from day one. Enrollment continues to grow, now serving nearly 1,500 students across 24 high-wage, high-demand programs.

Today, be a part of their story. Your support can open doors, change lives, and build Pennsylvania’s future workforce.

Why Your Gift Matters

More than 90% of our students rely on financial aid, and many depend on scholarships to stay enrolled. Your support provides tuition, books, tools, housing, and meals for students who are working hard to build their futures. These aren’t just educational costs — they are the foundation of stability, access, and opportunity.

This year, your gift goes even further. Our goal is to raise $200,000 in just 24 hours, and every donation is matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000, doubling your impact for Thaddeus Stevens College students. BIG NEWS! Because of our momentum so far - our TSCT match donor has decided they will match EVERY donation that comes in today.

When you Give Like Thad, every dollar is amplified, every barrier lowered, and every opportunity expanded.

Samantha’s Story

Samantha, Water & Environmental Technology (WET), Class of 2024

During her time at Stevens, Samantha’s mother was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. Scholarship support allowed Samantha to stay in school, stay present for her family, and stay focused on her future — without the burden of student debt.

Today, she’s working full-time with Ephrata Borough, managing wastewater, gaining hands-on experience in her field while preparing to earn her wastewater license. She’s building a solid foundation for her future, one step at a time.

This is the real impact of your gift.

Join the Celebration

• Penn Square: 11a - 1p & 5p - 9p: Stop by, high-five Champ, and meet current students who can share firsthand how donor support has shaped their lives.
• Lancaster Science Factory: 4p - 7p: Bring the family to hands-on STEM activities and see how our students are shaping the future with innovation and skill.

Your Gift Builds the Future

When you Give Like Thad, you're not just supporting an education — you're investing in the workforce that powers our region. You’re helping Pennsylvania meet the demand for more than 20,000 new skilled workers by 2030. You’re helping students graduate with minimal debt, enter meaningful careers, and build strong communities.

Today, let’s come together to make an extraordinary impact — one student, one home, one community at a time.

Who We Are

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a premier, residential, two-year, accredited technical college that prepares students for skilled employment in a diverse, ever-changing workforce. Founded in 1905 with 15 students, Thaddeus Stevens College has grown to roughly 1,500 students and 24 high-skill, high-wage technical programs.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is Pennsylvania's only state-owned two-year college of technology. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology requires that all students are a resident of the state of Pennsylvania and have established residency for a minimum of one year prior to applying. Exceptions regarding residency will only be granted to military veterans. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is recognized by the Aspen Institute, an independent research panel, as one of the top two-year colleges in the country six consecutive times. A full listing of programs is available at www.StevensCollege.edu.