Donor Information

For almost 60 years, many supporters of Orange Coast College and our students have generously contributed scholarships to ensure that students, who otherwise might not be able to complete their education, can do so successfully. Donors include:

• Alumni and community members
• Service organizations
• Businesses
• College staff, faculty, and students

Scholarships can be endowed or funded on an annual basis or your donation can be pooled in our General Scholarship Fund.  The following is a list of the types of scholarships that may be established:

1. Endowed scholarships are invested in the OCC Foundation's endowment portfolio. Only the interest, dividends, and gains are awarded to students. These scholarships are awarded annually in perpetuity.  At the present time, an endowment of $15,000 will provide a $750 scholarship each year -- enough for tuition and fees as well as help in purchasing books and supplies for one semester.  Each endowed scholarship is held in a separate audited account managed by the Orange Coast College Foundation.
2. Annual scholarships allow all the funds you deposit in the Orange Coast College Foundation to be awarded as a scholarship, usually in the same fiscal year as the gift is received. To continue awarding the scholarship from year to year, annual contributions must be made.
3. Endowment-builder scholarships allow donors to create an endowed scholarship through a series of annual contributions.
4. One-time scholarships are awarded in the year they are received. Typically, these scholarships are donated in memory of someone who has recently passed away or in honor of a special occasion.

5. Pooled scholarships allow you to contribute to the General Scholarship Fund. There is no minimum amount for this contribution. Your donation will be co-mingled with other moneys and awarded by the College Scholarship Committee.