OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Foundation for Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) recently hosted a Scholarship Luncheon, bringing together scholarship recipients, donors, faculty, staff and community leaders to celebrate education and giving back. This year, more than 190 scholarships were awarded to students, thanks to generous donor support.
Lesley Martin, executive director of The Foundation for OCCC, emphasized that scholarships are crucial in ensuring students can afford their education.
“Our students have a high need, with finances being a major barrier to their success. The Foundation serves to break those barriers with the support of our donors,” she said.
Several scholarship recipients shared their stories, highlighting the impact that scholarships have made on their lives.
CristyEliz Castaneda-Arriaga, computer science/software development major, said, “College would not be possible without a community of supporters who see and care for you.”
The luncheon also recognized donors, many of whom are alumni and friends of OCCC. Joyce Mauldin, a donor who also serves as trustee and secretary for The Foundation for OCCC, spoke at the event and encouraged everyone to continue to support student dreams. View the full list of awardees here.
The Foundation for OCCC hopes to expand its scholarship programs to reach more students in need. If you would like to help fund student scholarships, click here.
About The Foundation for OCCC
The Foundation for Oklahoma City Community College works to benefit, support and enhance the programs of the college and to have a transformative impact on the lives of our students and community.
The Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 1998 by a group of community and business leaders who wanted to encourage private support for Oklahoma City Community College. It is governed by a Board of Trustees who are community volunteers and is independently audited each year.