2025 OCCC Foundation Scholarship Application

All fields marked with* are required and must be completed.
2025-26 Scholarship Application
The application deadline is midnight PST on May 1, 2025.

All applications are held in confidentiality and names are removed from answers during the awards process.

Applicants are asked not to use generative Ai, such as ChatGPT, to write essay answers. Each applicant must write from their own personal experiences in order to stand out from other applicants. If you need help coming up with ideas, please contact the Foundation office for assistance.
General Information

Complete this Application if you plan to attend OCCC during the 2025-26 academic year and are enrolling in at least 6 credits per term. This includes new students, returning OCCC students, and those who have applied for acceptance into the nursing or aquarium science programs but have not yet been accepted.

To qualify, students must be seeking a degree/certificate or enrolled in the GED program and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students must also complete a minimum of 67% of the credits attempted each term in order to receive scholarship funding from term to term.

You will need your OCCC Student ID number to complete this application. This seven digit number may be found on your printable schedule or you may call 541-867-8501 for assistance.

If you do not yet have an OCCC Student ID number, you can apply for admission at www.oregoncoast.edu/getting-started/.

If you need assistance with the application, please make an appointment to see a Student Success Coach by clicking here.

Important!

In order to be considered for any need-based scholarships, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA). Online applications are available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and www.oregonstudentaid.gov/fafsa-orsaa.aspx respectively. These tools are used to calculate your Student Aid Index (SAI), an indicator of financial need that is used by the Scholarship Committee as part of the eligibility determination process.

If you have questions about financial aid, please make an appointment to see a Student Success Coach by clicking here.

OCCC Foundation

These scholarships were made possible through donations to the Oregon Coast Community College Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing educational opportunities at Oregon Coast Community College by raising funds to support college needs and increasing public awareness of the College and its many benefits.

Your application will be evaluated by members of the OCCC Foundation Scholarship Committee who will base their scores on a holistic evaluation of your application, including:

* Financial need, which is based on Student Aid Index (SAI) as calculated as a result of your FAFSA or ORSAA submission.

* Your answers to the essay questions below, which will be evaluated primarily based on content. However, poor spelling and grammar could result in a lower rating.

* Additional factors depend on the specific eligibility requirements of individual scholarships.

It is the policy of Oregon Coast Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or family relationship (ORS 659.340), in admission and access to, or treatment in, employment, educational programs, or activity as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and their implementing regulations.
Contact Information
First Name*
Last Name*
Street / PO Box*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
County*
What is your gender?
Email *
Phone Number*
Phone Number
Are you a veteran, current member of the armed forces, or family member (spouse, child or grandchild)?

YesNo
Upload a photo of yourself (face clearly visible - no hats, sunglasses, filters, etc.)*

Please upload a high-resolution photo with clear view of your face (no hats, filters, stickers, etc.)Your photo will be sent with your thank you note to scholarship donors upon award of your application.
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Important Note: Please review your contact information carefully to ensure that it is complete and accurate. Recipients will be notified of their award status via email and if we are unable to contact you, you will not receive an award.
Academic Information
OCCC Student ID
Your OCCC Student ID is a seven digit number that may be found on your printable schedule. If you cannot locate your ID number, or do not have one, put N/A.

You may apply for admission at www.oregoncoast.edu/getting-started/.
What type of student are you? (Select all answers that apply to your situation)*

I am currently a high school senior who will graduate in 2024I intend to earn a degree or certificate at OCCCI intend to transfer to a four year college or universityI have earned a degree or certificate from another college or universityI am currently enrolled in GED classesOther
Area of Study*
Have you been officially admitted to the Aquarium Science program?*
If you are not admitted to the Aquarium Science program, do you plan to attend OCCC anyway?*
Have you been officially admitted to the Nursing Program?*
Nursing student*

Will be first year in 2024-25Will be second year in 2024-25
If you are not admitted to the Nursing, do you plan to attend OCCC anyway?*
Are planning to take an art class at OCCC? Should you receive an art scholarship, you will be asked to submit an art portfolio.

YesNo
Education History
What high school did you (or will you) graduate from?*
What is your cumulative GPA?
Did you earn a GED or complete ABE/GED courses at OCCC?*

YesNo
GED graduates, what is your total combined GED score?
Financials
Essay Questions

Please be detailed yet concise in your response to the following questions. The scholarship committee will evaluate the content and quality of your answers as well as how well you express yourself.
What are your specific educational plans and career goals, and what motivated you to choose them? What personal experiences have inspired you to pursue these goals? (200 word limit)*

200 word limit0/200
Describe a meaningful contribution you have made to your family and/or community. What encouraged you to take this action and what impact did it have? (200 word limit)*

200 word limit0/200
Share a personal accomplishment or achievement you are proud of and describe the key strengths and skills you used to reach your goal(s). (200 word limit)*

200 word limit0/200
Describe a significant challenge or change that has occurred in your life. How did you handle it, and what did the experience teach you about who you are? (200 word limit)*

200 word limit0/200
Scholarship Eligibility

Some scholarships require applicants to meet extra eligibility requirements. Select the descriptions that apply to you. If none apply to you, you may still be eligible for an OCCC Foundation Scholarship.
Select all of the following that apply to you:*

I am a first-generation college student (neither parent earned a degree)I am a single parentI plan to study business (degree or certificate)I am from or currently live in south Lincoln County (Yachats, Waldport, Seal Rock areas)I have demonstrated a commitment to women's rightsI am over the age of 30I am a GED studentI identify as LGBTQIA+I am from or currently live in ToledoI am bilingualNone of these apply to me
If you would like to be considered for a NOW (National Organization of Women) Scholarship, please complete the following two questions.
Define women's equal rights and how they are important to you in your life. (200 word limit)

0/200
In what ways have you demonstrated, or intend to demonstrate, your support of women's equal rights? (200 word limit)

200 word limit0/200
Verification and Authorization
My electronic signature below affirms the following (must check all boxes):*

All information provided on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.I authorize the release of information on this application and other necessary academic information to the OCCC Foundation, the scholarship committee, and individual scholarship donors.I understand the OCCC Foundation has the right to revoke any scholarship opportunity if it is discovered that I intentionally falsified or misinterpreted information on this application, or I no longer meet the requirements at the time of awarding.
I authorize the OCCC Foundation to use my photograph and/or use quotes from my application for purposed deemed appropriate by the College and/or Foundation.

YesNo
Student Signature*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Next Steps
You will be notified via email if you have been selected to receive a scholarship award. We anticipate making scholarship offers by June 1, 2025. If you are a current OCCC student, this notification will be sent to your OCCC email address, so please check this email regularly.

If you receive an award, you will be asked to write a short thank you note to the donor(s).

Award recipients will need to return a signed acceptance form. If documentation is not received on time, the scholarship may be offered to an alternative recipient.
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2025-26 Scholarship Application

Contact Information

Academic Information

Education History

Financials

Essay Questions

Scholarship Eligibility

If you would like to be considered for a NOW (National Organization of Women) Scholarship, please complete the following two questions.

Verification and Authorization

Next Steps