This scholarship was established by the Emeritus Institute, a group of retired OCC faculty and staff members who continue to support the campus and its students. The scholarship is to honor a student who demonstrates a deep commitment to volunteer service at Orange...

These scholarships honor the winners of the annual English Department Writing Contest. The contest selects the best essays written in an English class at OCC, in recognition of strong textual analysis, insightful interpretation, and vivid, effective prose. Entries...

The EOPS Honors Club was established in spring 2000 to recognize and honor EOPS students who have attained a high standard of academic achievement. The club’s mission is to develop leadership skills and talent, to encourage student involvement in campus activities...

The Extended Opportunity Programs & Services Scholarship is awarded to a current EOPS student. The award is based on a combination of financial need, academic performance, community or college involvement and student attitude towards improvement of self. Nomination...

John Clark (1990-91), Wayne Wolfe (1991-92), Sandra Savage (1992-93), Irini Rickerson (1993-94), Barbara Wright (1994-95), Ann Harmer (1995-96), Tom Garrison (1996-97), Don Pierstorff (1997-98), Kat Carroll (1998-99), Steve Goetz (1999-00), Valerie Hayward & Karen...

The Orange Coast College Fashion Department recognizes those students who consistently demonstrate a commitment to excellence. This performance is measured by enthusiasm they bring to class discussions and projects, level of creativity, attention to detail,...

Filmmakers can change the world! Their art form has the power to document, inform, educate, and inspire. The recipient of this scholarship exemplifies a dedication to positive social change by exploring a societal issue through filmmaking. The student will...

This scholarship has been endowed to provide assistance to a Social Science student transferring to the University of California.

This award is to honor outstanding achievement in Sociological studies. It is designed to recognize the student’s in-depth background in the social and multicultural issues that help to form the foundation of human interaction in our contemporary world. The student...

This endowed scholarship from the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce provides support for working people who are returning to school and recent high school graduates interested in majoring in business. Recipients of the scholarship are required to reside or work in...

To Fran & Frank Robinson we owe our regard for their many ears of persistent work toward establishing a public reserve in Upper Newport Bay. Through their group, “Friends of Newport Bay” many people were made aware of the value and beauty of this estuary.

We have established this scholarship in memory of Fred. We wish to thank our many friends who are helping this fund grow.

Each year, the ASOCC selects a few special friends whose commitment to students is above and beyond anything that should be expected. At Honors Night we will induct new members into this unique group. We dedicate this scholarship in their honor.

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Glass Mountain, Inc. is “an association for physically challenged adults,” and its goal is “to help the disabled participate in the mainstream of community life.” The Glass Mountain, Inc. Scholarship shall be awarded to a physically disabled student who has...

Gothic Moon Productions, Inc. is an Orange-County based scenery, design and production company. One of Gothic Moon’s values is quality and excellence; another is to support students in the arts. It is Gothic Moon’s hope that through this scholarship, a student can...

Grace Bugbee and Leona J. Laughlin were both business women and both former Presidents of Business and Professional Women in Huntington Beach. The Scholarship is in loving memory of the two who were mothers of Alan B and Carol A. Moore.

Hal was a distinguished Orange Coast College counselor and instructor for nearly forty two years and taught Psychology 100 seminars and career planning as well. A visionary, Hal was one of the creators of OCC’s Career Development Center which served as a pioneering...

The Hazel Cubbon Greenleaf Educational Fund is supported through the estate of Mrs. Greenleaf, a native of Santa Ana, who served as teacher and administrator in the schools of Newport Beach for most of her adult life. Always interested in her students, she...

The Helen Prothers Fine Arts Scholarship has been provided by her bequest to the college. This perpetual award is provided as an indication of her love for her students. Helen began teaching art in the early sixties; prior to her employment with the Coast District,...

Herman Tate was a private person, reluctant to become involved in industry or civic groups requiring public presentations. However, he was a firm supporter of organizations involved in such matters, supporting beneficial works of the Elks and the Shriners. He was a...

The H.O.P.E scholarship was created by a small group of students (11) who organized a club that they named H.O.P.E (Hispanics Organized to Promote Education). They want to make a difference by helping themselves at Orange Coast College, and by working with Estancia...

After the end of World War II, Hubbard “Hub” Howe had a vision for starting a college in coastal Orange County on the site of the abandoned Santa Ana Army Air Base. Howe was the president of the South Coast Company of Newport Beach – a highly successful company...

This scholarship is awarded to a Huntington Beach resident on the basis of academic achievement and community involvement. The Huntington Beach Host Lions Club is a group of men and women dedicated to helping others. They support groups such as the Blind Children’s...

Ian Griffith attended Orange Coast College to study woodworking and cabinetmaking. Ian enjoyed woodworking tremendously and produced many different items at his home shop. Mr. & Mrs. James Griffith have instituted this scholarship, not only in memory of their son,...

Mary Caroline & Patrick Joseph, children of Dr. Charles Lipot, were both musically inclined, they possessed a natural talent that was remarkable. Mary was to have graduated from the Psychic Technician Program at OCC on the day she died, October 4, 1968, at the age of...

Made possible by SAID (Student Association of Interior Design) at OCC award to an Interior Design students either entry or advanced level. The recipient of this scholarship is a student who strives for excellence; academically and personally. The individual...

The recipient of this scholarship is a student who strives for excellence; academically and personally. The individual exudes a passion for Interior Design as witnessed by the work they have submitted for review. The general enthusiasm for the Interior Design...

This scholarship is awarded to international students who have financial needs and have contributed significantly to help others become culturally aware. The recipients may be continuing, graduating, transferring, or completing a certificate program.

Established by the Adapted Physical Education Department at Orange Coast College, in memory of Mildred Peterson who passed away September 24, 2003. In her long career as an executive secretary and as a mother raising three boys, she met and surmounted many...