Starting with his days as a student at Orange Coast College, Dave Grant has had a love affair with the college. A student leader, history professor, crew coach, Dean of Students, and College President, he gave all of himself to every assignment. His hallmarks were...

The Western Society of Electrodiagnostic Technologists is proud to name this scholarship in honor of Dr. Johnson, the program’s first Medical director. Dr. Johnson had been supportive of the program from its inception, by giving of his time generously to lecture to...

The P.J. Freeman and David Torosian Scholarships are given in fond memory of these artists. P.J. attended classes at OCC and was a gifted artist. She also freely gave of her time to the OCC Art Gallery and various children’s organizations throughout Orange...

What’s in a name? “Dawn is that magical time in the morning just before the sun hits the horizon-a morning full of possibilities. Dawn began her life given little to no hope of survival to make it through the night, but she fought hard and made it to the morning...

The Dean Westgaard Memorial Scholarship was established in 1984 as a tribute to the memory of Dean Westgaard, Physical Education instructor and coach from 1966 to 1983. This Orange Coast College scholarship is awarded to the outstanding graduating scholar athlete...

Debbie Slemmons was a member of the Orange Coast College Volleyball Team. She was honored as the Most Valuable Player for the 1983 season and was looking forward to the 1984 season when she and two close friends were killed by a drunk driver in an automobile...

This scholarship is in memory of my wife, Deborah D. Wood. Debbie resumed her college career at the age of 42 at Orange Coast College. She found she had an interest in math and science, eventually earning a degree in geology at Cal State Fullerton after two years...

This scholarship is awarded to students whose family backgrounds originated in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, or other countries of this region in Asia. The goal of this scholarship to assist them in furthering their education. This scholarship was...

This scholarship was established by the Radiology Club, one of the student clubs located on the campus of Orange Coast College. This club was formed to promote the career of radiologic technology and offer support to the student who belongs to the OCC Radiologic...

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A $500.00 merit-based scholarship for one outstanding Doctors of Tomorrow (DOT) member at Orange Coast College who demonstrates academic excellence and makes a significant contribution to DOT.

This endowed scholarship was established to provide encouragement and financial assistance to students who utilize the Orange Coast College library in pursuit of their educational goals. Donald Ackley began his career at the OCC Library in 1971 where he worked as the...

This scholarship is awarded to a men’s crew member and is recognized at the Men’s Crew Banquet

Donald E. McKee was a computer and accounting instructor at Orange Coast College from 1962 until his retirement in 1986. In addition to teaching, he spent many hours as a member of the scholarship committee and was a strong advocate for scholarships donated for...

The Don Pierstorff Patriot Scholarship is provided to honor an outstanding student who is academically and militarily successful. The recipient will have high academic success in addition to honorable service, past or present, in any branch of the United States’...

The Dora Cozad Scholarship is designed to honor Dora Cozad, who worked at the EOPS office for over twenty years. She was a warm and thoughtful person whose positive attitude was contagious. Her passion and dedicated guidance to OCC students enabled many to reach...

The Southern California Restaurant Writers has established this scholarship in the memory of Doris Crandall, founder of the Southern California Restaurant Writers. They make this award to further the education of worthy individuals in the fields of restaurant...

In 1962, the OCC Dance Department was established by Dorothy (Dottie) Duddridge – who recognized a new place in higher education for the artistic discipline of dance. Under her visionary leadership, combined with the talent and dedication of the many excellent dance...

Douglas Jenks was born March 24, 1955. He was 25 years of age when he died of leukemia in 1980. He had not completed his education at the time of his illness, and contemplated continuing at OCC, if he had stayed in remission. His mother later attended O.C.C. and...

The Dr. Drew Multi-Cultural Scholarship Award is awarded to any eligible student (regardless of ethnicity) who can demonstrate that they maintain active involvement with student clubs at Orange Coast College, or with other ethnic organizations within the local...

James W. Thornton served as Orange Coast College’s first Vice President from 1947 to 1957. Dr. Thornton was instrumental in establishing Orange Coast College’s traditions of commitment to students in both the classroom and student services. A graduate of Stanford...

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This scholarship was established by the Associated Students to honor Dr. Norman E Watson and his wife Gwenda for their unique and distinct contributions to Orange Coast College. Dr. Watson was selected as the second president of Orange Coast College in 1962 and...

The Kubiak Family wish to thank those who generously established and continue to support this scholarship honoring their son and brother, Travis. In one of the last conversations Travis had with his mother, he told her how proud he was of her achievements at OCC, and...

This scholarship is awarded to a student who will be completing the Early Childhood Certificate and has demonstrated a sincere commitment to working with young children. It is designed to provide financial assistance while the student takes the required field...

This award will be given to a student showing outstanding ability in drawing and painting, with an emphasis in making art a career; a student who has demonstrated a commitment to the Arts and one who I feel will become an outstanding artist and member of the Arts...

The Ed Dornan and Doree Dunlap Scholarship for Excellence in Arts, Literature, and Writing has been established to honor the memory of Ed Dornan and Doree Dunlap. Ed Dornan was an OCC professor of English who taught composition and film as literature, served as...

A pioneering, prairie school teacher, Edith Ladd Holm left her home in Maine in 1900 and went west to teach in North Dakota. She married, raised a family, and taught in one-room country schools on the northern plains for 30 years. During her career she inspired...

Edith McTiernan was one of the early pioneer technologist educators, who help found the Orange Coast College Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) program along with Hugh McIntyre, MD and David Johnson, MD. Starting her career as an EEG technician in 1944, she was a...

Edwin Holloway Vail, J.D., Memorial