Mike Copp Scholar Athlete Award

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 prior to his untimely death in February of 1994, Mike specialized in working with student athletes. He enthusiastically provided them with the guidance and encouragement they needed to continue their collegiate athletic careers and their academic studies at four-year colleges and universities. Mike was dedicated to the task of helping students succeed. He worked hard with OCC athletes, and was extremely proud of their accomplishments—both in the classrooms and on the field.

The award honors Mike’s memory by providing scholarships to one outstanding Orange Coast College scholar athlete transferring to a four-year institution.