Scholarships

Apply for a CCC Foundation Scholarship

The CCC Foundation raises funds each year to provide nearly $1,000,000 in scholarship awards to new and returning students. Students planning to attend CCC to pursue a degree or certificate can apply during the open application periods. To apply there is a requirement for the student to maintain a 2.0 GPA or above. There are more than 200 scholarships available with one application, and on average, one in three applicants receive a scholarship. It's worth the time to apply. How can you present a competitive application? Use the below resources.

The CCC Foundation has scholarships for:

  • Academic honors
  • Veterans and members of military families
  • First in family to attend college
  • Single parents
  • Transfer students and Career Technical students
  • Training for specific careers
  • Students experiencing financial need
  • Adult learners
  • Future CCC students graduating from a district high school

**The scholarship application is currently closed. Keep an eye on this website for updates**

Application Resources

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Guía de aplicación en español (pdf)
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Clackamas Community College Foundation Scholarship FAQs (pdf)
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Scholarship Essay Questions and Rubrics 2024-2025 (pdf)
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Scholarship Application Tips and Myths (pdf)
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Upcoming Opportunities to Connect With Us

CCC Foundation aims to equip applications with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to navigate the scholarship application.

Cougar Kickoff Resources & Transfer Fair

September 19th, 12:00 - 3:00pm

Wacheno Welcome Center, Oregon City Campus

Foundation staff will be tabling at the event to provide information about available scholarships and resources for current and prospective students.

Scholarship Workshop

October 7th, 12:00 - 1:00pm

Start Lab, Wacheno Welcome Center 151, Oregon City Campus 


This event is open to both current and newly-admitted students as well as faculty and staff. The Start Lab will be open for students to learn about CCC Foundation Scholarships. Additionally, applicants are welcome to use this time and space to work on their scholarship applications. Scholarship resources will be shared with students. We will have laptops available to work on your application.
Scholarship Workshop

October 14th, 12:00 - 1:00pm

Start Lab, Wacheno Welcome Center 151, Oregon City Campus 

This event is open to both current and newly-admitted students as well as faculty and staff. The Start Lab will be open for students to learn about CCC Foundation Scholarships. Additionally, applicants are welcome to use this time and space to work on their scholarship applications. Scholarship resources will be shared with students. We will have laptops available to work on your application.