The Kirkland-based Biella Foundation recently donated $340,000 to all 34 community and technical colleges in Washington.

Each college, including Peninsula College, through the Peninsula College Foundation, will receive $10,000 in the form of scholarships that can be granted to any student in any program.

Peninsula College Foundation will use the Biella Foundation funds to help meet tuition needs for students attending in spring quarter.

“Students experience unexpected or unplanned obstacles which can affect their ability to attend,” said Getta Rogers, Peninsula College Foundation director.

“Our foundation has a fund to help these students and the Biella Foundation funds will offer additional support to meet the gap between financial aid awards and unmet need. Students who missed fall or winter quarter, or who wish to get a jump start on the next academic year should enroll now, as they might benefit from these available funds,” Rogers said.

Spring quarter enrollment is open and spring quarter begins April 4.

For more information, contact Peninsula College Enrollment Services at 417-6430.