Annual Scholarship Index

California Retired Teachers Association, Harbor Beach Division 77 Scholarship

In 1995, the California Retired Teachers Association – Harbor Beach Division #77 made their first scholarship gift to invest in a future teacher. They hope that through this scholarship, they will encourage and support students working successfully toward a career in public education.

Cambridge West Partnership, LLC Scholarship

In 2022, Irvine Valley College was selected as one of 20 California community colleges to receive scholarship funds from Cambridge West Partnership, LLC. Their generous support will be invested in the future of IVC students.

Charter 100 Scholarship

Charter 100 members know that single parents and Guardian Scholars face unique financial obstacles, especially when they are college students. By providing these scholarships, the members aim to alleviate these struggles and to let students know they believe in their ability to succeed.

Chemistry Department Scholarship

Having witnessed the powerful role scholarships play in shaping students’ educational journeys, an anonymous donor established this scholarship to champion those pursuing the study of chemistry. Through this gift and additional support from the chemistry faculty, the contributors seek to remove barriers, inspire perseverance, and empower students to continue exploring the field, supporting their curiosity, ambition, and potential to make meaningful contributions through science.

Chris and Kaye McDonald Scholarship

Chris and Kaye McDonald know the impact that community colleges have on their students firsthand as they started their journeys into higher education at community colleges. The interactions they had with their professors literally changed their professional goals, which ultimately led them to join the South Orange County Community College family in 2012 and 2013 respectively. Since then, they have dedicated their careers to supporting students in our District.

City of Irvine Educational Partnership Fund Scholarship

The City of Irvine strongly believes in education and supporting their students throughout their educational careers. They contribute money annually to Irvine Valley College to use for scholarships for incoming freshmen students who graduated from the Irvine Unified School District.

Craig and Sheila Grossman Forensic Award

Craig and Sheila Grossman are woven into the intricate tapestry of IVC. As one of the original faculty members on campus, Craig built the Communications program at the college. Through his years of teaching, he helped change students’ lives through their experiences with Speech and Debate. Sheila also became an integral part of the program when she joined Craig in the department. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student in the Forensics program

Crossing the Finish Line Scholarship

As students pursue their educational goals at IVC, they often pour their hearts and souls into their studies, embracing every opportunity to learn, grow and develop their skills. Some students get very close to the end only to realize that they are suddenly faced with a financial barrier and cannot afford to take the last few classes to earn their degree. These students may feel like they have come so far, only to be stopped short of the finish line. This is where the scholarship comes in, providing a lifeline to students in need, helping them to overcome their financial challenges and cross the finish line.