Jan. 14, 2016
CCC Scholarship Open Enrollment Begins Jan. 30
OREGON CITY — The Clackamas Community College Foundation awards more than $500,000
in scholarships every year, providing vital financial support for students. Scholarships are
available to all students planning to attend CCC for the 2016-17 academic year, including current
students, future students and high school seniors. Open enrollment begins Jan. 30.
CCC offers 275 different scholarships that range from funding a portion of tuition or supplies to
a full-ride scholarship. They are available for students with at least a 2.0 grade point average,
who are taking six or more credits. CCC scholarships are offered in nearly every area of study
including career-technical fields such as automotive, welding, horticulture, health sciences and
water and environmental studies.
“Scholarships have never been more important,” said Greg Fitzgerald, executive director of the
CCC Foundation. “Scholarships can mean the difference between starting your post-college
career owing money and starting it relatively debt free.”
With declining public support, students are carrying an increasingly larger portion of the cost of
higher education. With community colleges offering a quality education at a fraction of the cost,
scholarships recipients at CCC face less debt at graduation.
Some scholarships are dedicated to students pursuing certificates, while others benefit students
who plan to transfer to a four-year program. There are scholarships available for students who
begin at CCC and move on to Portland State University. Others support students who are the first
in their families to attend college.
Scholarship applications are submitted online at clackamas.edu/scholarships beginning Jan. 30
and continuing through March 30. Scholarship awards will be announced in May.
The CCC Foundation is a tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation that raises funds and friends to
support the college. For more information about CCC scholarship opportunities, contact Darcie
Iven, scholarship coordinator, at 503-594-3421 or email darciei@clackamas.edu.
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