Irvine Valley College Student Receives
Scholarship to Continue His Studies at Chapman
August 7, 2008

Irvine Valley College President Glenn Roquemore, left, presents a $1,300 scholarship to Matthew Contorelli with Chapman University President Jim Doti joining in the presentation.

The Irvine Valley College Foundation today announced that Matthew Contorelli has received a $1,300 scholarship.

Matthew graduated from Irvine Valley College earlier this year and is now a student at Chapman University, where he is studying creating writing. While at Irvine Valley College, he was a member of the college’s nationally ranked debate team, and he served as student body vice president. After college, he plans to attend law school.

Coincidentally, Chapman University President Jim Doti and Matthew share a common background -- both are proud Italians who have family roots from Catania, Sicily.

Irvine Valley College has the #1 transfer rate among community colleges in Orange County and #3 among all California community colleges.

For information on how to establish a scholarship at Irvine Valley College, contact Al Tello at (949) 451-5290. The Irvine Valley College Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization that awarded more than $185,000 in scholarships last year. Scholarships are awarded for excellence in academics, distinguished community service and financial need.