The Chaine des Rotisseurs, Bailliage des Elais-Unis, unites professional and amateur gastronomes in a private not for profit society. The Association’s purpose is to promote the culinary arts and those of enology and hospitality through example, education, and...

This scholarship is presented to a learning disabled student who shows exceptional motivation and potential for succeeding at the post-secondary level. It is the purpose of the Learning Center staff to promote higher education for those promising students who...

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Leon Skeie won the National Junior College Trainer of the Year Award in 1980 and 1984. With his awards comes a scholarship in his name to be given annually to a student in Sports Medicine in memory of Cassie Lambris & Tammy MacArthur.

In the school year 1974-75, the staff of the Division of Physical Sciences and Mathematics started making contributions to a division scholarship fund. A single scholarship of $500 was given each year from 1975 to 1978. In February of 1979 Mr. Charles Lewis, the...

Lou Yantorn spent over twenty years as executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of the Harbor Area, from 1965 to 1986. During that time, he dedicated his life and career to youth development work in the Harbor Area. One of his unfinished goals was to establish...

Ms. Lydia V. Perez was born in Chihuahua, Mexico in 1904 and raised in El Paso, Texas. She met and married Cornelio S. Perez, Sr., when she was 15 years old and migrated to Southern California. She was the proud mother of eighteen, eleven of which she was able to...

Manuel “Manny” Nunez taught architectural design and planning in the Architectural Technology Department for 15 years. He was dedicated instructor and practitioner in the field of urban planning. He was a very caring and thoughtful mentor to many students and...

The Margaret M. Andrews Memorial Scholarship is established in memory of my friend Margaret Maxine Andrews, who was a long time resident of Corona del Mar. Maxine retired after 35 years of employment with the Southern California Edison Company. In retirement Maxine...

Marie Howes was a charter OCC faculty member, joining the staff when the college first opened its doors in 1948. In addition to being Dean of Women, she also taught psychology and speech. She retired in 1969. Mrs. Howes was a graduate of Iowa State University. She...

This scholarship is intended to act as a stimulus for generating new ways of thinking about our environment. No restrictions of a student’s major or area of interest exist, just an ability to clearly state ecological challenges and possible solutions.

Orange Coast College’s Marine Science Department contains the largest general education science program in the United States. Our students train with enthusiastic faculty and excellent equipment. The faculty of the department has established this scholarship to...

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These scholarships provide assistance and encouragement to students enrolled in business related classes at OCC with a career goal in business. The McCardles: Roy operated his own Real Estate business in Costa Mesa for many years. Todd McCardle has been active in...

These scholarships provide assistance and encouragement to students enrolled in business related classes at OCC with a career goal in business. The McCardles: Roy operated his own Real Estate business in Costa Mesa for many years. Todd McCardle has been active in...

Barbara Pearson went through the construction program at Orange Coast College and realized how hard this trade is, especially for a woman. The Melissa Award was given to help a woman going through the construction program. The award was named for her beautiful...

The purpose of the Men’s & Women’s Intercollegiate Sports Award is to promote a positive educational experience through participation on an Orange Coast College Intercollegiate Athletic team. The members of the Division of Health & Physical Education at Orange Coast...

Michelle Ann Boettcher was born on August 24, 1967. She was a person of high intelligence and great determination. She was the youngest student ever to complete the certificate program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and began pursuing her career at Charter...

The Mike Copp Scholar Athlete Award honors the memory of Mike Copp, a member of the Orange Coast College counseling faculty for 29 years. Mike provided valuable guidance and assistance to help thousands of students achieve their academic goals. For the three years...

Mikel Bistany was a student at Orange Coast College. He was a teaching assistant in the Anatomy & Physiology Department, coordinated the Honors Prosection Team, and volunteered in Adapted Physical Education. He organized national tournaments in wheelchair tennis...

The Monica Smith Memorial Award is a scholarship in memory of Monica Jean Smith an OCC disable student, a daughter, sister and friend. The scholarship will be presented to an OCC disabled student who displays similar attributes as Monica. Monica always had a...

The Mu Alpha Theta scholarship is given to students to recognize and promote achievements and merit in the field of math. Mu Alpha Theta is a National High School and two-year College Mathematics Honor Society with over 75,000 student members in more than 1,500...

This scholarship was established by friends and colleagues in honor of Nell Woodward, Founder & Dean of Consumer & Health Sciences, and Dean of Career Education. As a Registered Dietitian, educator, and mentor to many, Nell set high standards, challenged everyone...

Horticulture Scholarship provided by Newport Hills Garden Club.

Three generations of the Fricker family have attended Orange Coast. The Fricker family members have been active in student government and speech and debate. Family members dedicate this scholarship in the memory of Major Norman K. Fricker, father, grandfather,...

Kate and Tim Mueller dedicate this scholarship in memory of Dr. Norma Lorre Goodrich Howard. Norma remains an inspiration to many through her teaching, research, prolific writing, and enthusiasm for education. The intent of this scholarship is to support students...

This scholarship is for students transferring to 4-year universities and majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering. The scholarship awards $500 to $750 per month for two school years to Orange Coast College students after they transfer to a...

For over twenty-five years, the OCC Recycling Center has provided a full-service recycling program for the students of OCC and the surrounding communities. During that time, the Center has offered educational programs, recycling opportunities, jobs for students and...

The Vietnamese Student Association at Orange Coast College donates this scholarship to the most deserving club members. The recipients are to be selected from nominations submitted by the club members. The advisors and the club members have created the VSA...

This scholarship is a remembrance of our Mother from her living children. Charles A. Lipot, Jr., Ruth Auwae, Robert Lipot, James Lipot, and Barbara Everett and their respective families. Beside her children, Ollie leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 12 great...