Education Funding

Empowering Careers Through Education & Training
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student wearing welding glasses and welding a metal object in a welding room
Scholarships Available

Renewable scholarships for students in various technical, skilled and vocational programs (CTE) at Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa California.

Financial Grants

Grants for education-related expenses such as books, tools, uniforms, certifications. All intended to ease your financial burdens and support your career readiness.

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female in lab coat sitting at a desk and using a scientific microscope
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2 women writing on a white board
Career Programs

We support programs in STEM and the career and technical trades such as HVAC, welding, fashion, the culinary arts, Allied Health Professionals, and many more.

Empowering Careers

Discover how our fund supports students at Orange Coast College with renewable scholarships and financial grants. We focus on career and technical education programs that lead to in-demand careers, enhancing economic mobility for students of all ages in fields like STEM, technical, and skilled trades.

Our Education Funding includes Scholarships and Grants available through the Orange Coast College Foundation

Scholarship FAQs

Who is eligible for scholarships?

Students of all ages attending Orange Coast College pursuing career and technical education (CTE) and STEM programs are eligible for scholarships.

What types of programs qualify?
How to apply for funding?
What are the scholarship amounts?
Are there renewable scholarships available?

Yes, our fund provides renewable scholarships for eligible students pursuing approved programs.

Scholarships are available for various programs including STEM, culinary arts, Allied Health Professionals, and other skilled and technical trades (CTE).

Scholarship amounts vary and provide support for education-related expenses.

Consideration is given to students of all ages pursuing eligible certificate and degree programs. Use our APPLY HERE button to visit the Orange Coast College Foundation page featuring the 2Women's Education Fund.

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image of 5 students in different technical fields

Student Success

Hear from our scholarship recipients about their journeys.

The scholarship helped me pursue my nursing degree and achieve my dreams. I'm grateful for the support!

Emily R.
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A person in a light brown scout uniform and dark brown hijab is sitting on a wooden platform under a metal roof. There is a school building in the background with blue and beige walls, and neatly trimmed bushes in front. The area is open and grassy, with trees and additional structures visible further back.

Costa Mesa

Thanks to the fund, I completed my HVAC certification and found a great job. This opportunity changed my life for the better!

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A three-story building is situated on a grassy field, featuring a pale orange facade with blue accents around doors and windows. Several plants are aligned in front of the building. A sign indicates that it is the Shilbadrar Teachers Training Institute.
John D.

Costa Mesa

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Scholarships & Grants: Transforming lives through education

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