On Thursday, May 10, Irvine Valley College held its 27th annual Scholarship Ceremony. This year, Irvine Valley College scholarship funds will provide individual awards to approximately 220 students—all made possible through contributions by Irvine Valley’s benefactors: local businesses, corporations and service organizations, as well as IVC faculty, students and staff. IVC students will receive more than $169,500. In total, more than $260,000 will be awarded during this academic year.

IVC Music Students who received Scholarships 2012
Ikemi-Murakami Music Scholarship
- Ha Young Kim, piano, music major
- Jenny Richards Memorial Endowed Vocal Music Scholarship
- Mathew Budensiek, tenor, music major, alumni of Beckman HS
- Jonny Dolan, tenor, music major, alumni of Beckman HS
- Tonya Reed Gardner Memorial Endowed Music Scholarship
- Fallon Holtz, soprano, music major, alumna of Northwood HS
- Dominick Maldonado, euphonium, music major, alumni of El Toro HS
- Adrian Rangel-Sanchez, baritone, music major, alumni of University HS
- Cameron Reeves, trumpet, music major, alumni of Aliso Niguel HS
- Conrad Zimmer, tuba, music major, alumni of Aliso Niguel HS
- ASIVC Scholarship for Academic Excellence
- Tasha Miller, soprano, music major, alumna of Irvine HS
- Forensics Scholarship
- Jennifer Georgevich, member of the IVC Forensics (Speech & Debate) Travelling Championship Team & Clarinetist in the IVC Wind Symphony