Clackamas Community College Foundation

Clackamas Community College Foundation advances student access to education at Clackamas Community College through fundraising for scholarships. Its scholarship work is a central part of the college’s admissions and financial aid ecosystem, serving both new and returning students who plan to attend CCC and pursue a degree or certificate. The foundation’s annual fundraising supports up to $1,000,000 in scholarship awards, making it a significant source of student aid within the college community. The foundation operates in direct connection with Clackamas Community College’s broader student-support environment, where scholarships sit alongside financial aid, grants, loans, work study, and other funding resources. Its role is focused on reducing financial barriers for students entering or continuing their studies at CCC. The scholarship opportunity is structured around an application process for eligible students during an open application period, tying the foundation’s work to the college’s academic pathways and credential programs. Within the college context, the foundation contributes to educational attainment by helping students persist in programs that lead to degrees and certificates. Its support reaches learners at different stages of enrollment rather than a single narrow population, reinforcing the college’s mission to serve future students and current students alike. By raising funds each year and directing those resources into scholarship awards, Clackamas Community College Foundation functions as a practical bridge between philanthropic support and student success at CCC.