Give to the Gordon Murdock Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established in Gordon's memory by his son and family to honor the many years of service provided to Seminole State College, the Gordon Murdock Memorial Endowed Scholarship provides tuition assistance to Seminole State College faculty, staff or dependents in need of a scholarship to help make their next dream a reality. Eligible applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and demonstrate financial need.

Gordon Murdock retired from Seminole State College in 2014. He started as a painter for Seminole Community College in 1996 and retired as a physical plant specialist from the maintenance department.  Joshua Murdock shares that he hopes this scholarship “will continuously give a chance for someone to reach their goals.” The scholarship will continue the memory and legacy of Gordon Murdock by giving back to others for eternity through educational opportunities.  

Success Stories

Olivia Hopkins

"I am honored to have been selected as the recipient of the Gordon Murdock Memorial Endowed Scholarship. Thanks to your generous scholarship I have been allowed to change my life and career. I currently work at Seminole State College in the testing center, but I would love to be in the IT field. Your generous scholarship is allowing me to learn new skills and become a computer specialist. I am working on a certificate in [cybersecurity] and an A.A.S. degree. I appreciate your willingness to help people achieve their dreams. Thank you very much for helping me achieve mine."

Grant Koebke

Grant is a dedicated student pursuing a degree in Information Systems Technology with a focus on Cyber Security. He has excelled academically and in extracurricular activities, notably serving as President of the Student Government Association. His commitment to enhancing the college experience for incoming students through diversity and inclusion initiatives highlights his leadership skills. He aspires to promote technology literacy, particularly among children, recognizing its importance in today's digital age. Despite facing challenges, he has been able pursue his educational and career goals in Cyber Security.

"As an employee within the CTS department at Seminole State College, this scholarship signifies not only financial assistance but also a profound acknowledgment of the dedication and commitment we share to enhance our educational pursuits. Gordon's legacy, commemorating years of service, embodies values I strive to uphold in both my academic and professional endeavors. This support allows me to continue striving for academic excellence while focusing on contributing positively to the Seminole State community. Thank you for your kindness and generosity." - Grant Koebke

Additional Information

Thank you to all the donors who have supported this scholarship:

• Bess Auer
• Larry Bogdas
• Linda Boyd
• Toni Brown
• Pat Droney
• Geraldine Gallagher
• Deborah Gladstein
• Elaine Iannelli
• Marcia Kessler
• Donna Kirtland
• Lucille Macallister
• Lisa Macon
• E. Ann McGee
• David Michell
• Alex Mulineaux
• Josh Murdock
• Rick Murdock
• Shannon Murdock
• Maro Onokpise
• Restaurant Equipment World
• Karren Sallee
• Kate Shirley
• Nate Sprague
• Tom Sturgeon
• Jami Wray
• Milena Zaleckaite