ST. LOUIS -- UniGroup, Inc., the parent company of Mayflower Transit and other transportation-related companies, recently presented a check for $5,000 to representatives of St. Louis Community College-Meramec for its athletic scholarship fund. This marks the 21st consecutive year that UniGroup has contributed to the fund.

"We are proud to offer continued support of the students at St. Louis Community College,” said Pat Larch, president of Transportation Services Group, a UniGroup company. “This is just one of the ways that our company shows its commitment to the community.”

Meramec President Paul Pai expressed his gratitude to UniGroup, saying: “St. Louis Community College-Meramec is fortunate to have a friend like Pat Larch and UniGroup, Inc. in its service area. UniGroup sets a shining example of how effectively businesses can support community colleges and create a gateway for higher education through sports scholarships and other means.”

St. Louis Community College is the largest community college system in Missouri and one of the largest in the United States. The college serves an area of approximately 700 square miles that includes the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and portions of Jefferson and Franklin counties.

UniGroup, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest privately owned transportation companies. Its world headquarters are located in Fenton, Mo.