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Scholarships
The CCC Foundation raises funds each year to provide up to $500,000 in scholarship awards to new and returning students. Students planning to attend CCC to pursue a degree or certificate can apply during the open application periods. To apply there is
a requirement for the student to take at least six credits each term and maintain a 2.0 GPA or above. Last academic year one in three applicants received a scholarship!
How to Apply
There is just one simple electronic application to fill out. When the application is completed, the student will automatically be considered for any scholarships where they meet the criteria, based on the information provided. See below for resources to complete your application successfully. Information sessions will be scheduled in March or April each year and posted on this site when information is available.
Below is more information about the scholarship application deadlines, award notice dates and disbursement details:
| Application | Application Opens | Application Closes/Deadline | Application Review | Notice of Award | Funds Split Between Terms Next Academic Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Jan. 30 | April 13 | April-May | May-June | Fall, Winter, Spring |
| Round 2 | Aug. 1 | Oct. 19 | Oct./Nov. | Nov.-Dec. | Winter, Spring |
Learn more about scholarships
Scholarship Information Sessions
Interested in applying for CCC scholarships, but not sure where to start? Interested in learning about other funding options to pay for your education?
Attend a free scholarship informational session! No need to register, just follow the Zoom link at the time of the event.
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Get information about applying for scholarships
Hear from past scholarship recipients
Some of the scholarship options at CCC
- Academic honor
- First in family to attend college
- Members of military families
- Single parents
- Transfer students
- Career Technical students
- Training for specific careers
- Financial need
- Students formerly attended a district high school
CONTACT: scholarships@clackamas.edu | 503-594-6082 | Oregon City campus, Wacheno Welcome Center
If you would like help applying for the scholarship, please visit our Financial Aid Resource Lab.
View the complete list of CCC Foundation Scholarships.
External scholarship opportunities
- Office of Student Access and Completion - coordinates scholarships directed at Oregon residents
- FastWeb - a great resource for thousands of scholarship offerings
Scholarship resources
GED and ESOL Students: Converting Scores to GPA in Application
If you have a GED score, or if you completed your secondary education in another country, use the chart below to calculate your estimated GPA. Use the GPA score to answer the question titled, "Enter High School GPA" on the scholarship application. For help using the chart, email us at scholarships@clackamas.edu.
| GED Completed Score (2002-2013) | GED Completed Score (2014-present) | Completed Secondary Education in Another Country | Estimate GPA to Enter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 701-800 | 186-200 | Very Best Final Grades | 4.0 |
| 601-700 | 174-185 | Outstanding Final Grades | 3.5 |
| 501-600 | 157-171 | Average to Good Final Grades | 3.0 |
| 410-500 | 145-156 | Passed to Below Average Grades | 2.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Scholarships
I'm having trouble logging into my scholarship portal, what do I do?
- To log into the scholarship application, you will use your myClackamas login credentials (email and password). Your login is the first part of your myClackamas email address, do not include the @student.clackamas.edu.
- For example: john.smith@student.clackamas.edu would just use smith.john for the login name. Then, use the same password that you use to log into your myClackamas account (if you made changes it won't automatically load from myClackamas, you must enter it on the scholarship log in page and press enter on your keyboard to load it.
I have forgotten my password, what do I do?
- If you have forgotten your myClackamas password, please go through the steps of resetting your myClackamas password first. Once you've successfully logged into your myClackamas, try to log into the scholarship portal again.
- If you end up trying too many times, you may get locked out.This will only last for a few hours, so try again later.
- You can reach out to Registration to get your password reset if you can't do it at your end at registration@clackamas.edu.
- You can also stop by the Financial Aid Resource Lab to get help with the login and with the scholarship application. The lab is located in the Roger Rook building at the Oregon City campus. They are opened Monday-Thursday from 10:00am-1:00pm and 1:30-3:00pm.
Can I do the scholarship application on my phone?
- It is possible to do on your phone, but we recommend using a computer desktop or laptop to complete your application using Firefox or Google Chrome for a browser. Be sure to save and submit your application before the deadline.
Are CCC scholarships available for international students?
CCC scholarships are available for students who will be taking classes to pursue a certificate or degree. International students are eligible to apply as long as they are pursuing a certificate or degree here at CCC and will be taking classes at one of our campuses.
How do I know if I didn’t receive a scholarship for the first round of scholarships? And, do I need to apply again for the second round?
You will be sent an email letting you know that you were chosen or not chosen for a scholarship the first round. However, your application will still be considered for the second round so you do not need to reapply!
Are CCC scholarships transferable to other colleges?
No, scholarships are not transferable. CCC scholarships can only be used here at Clackamas Community College.
If I have scholarships that I received independently from outside CCC, where do I have those sent, and with what information, to make sure they go into my student account?
Please have your donors make their check out to Clackamas Community College.
Mail the check to:
Clackamas Community College
Attn: Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
19600 Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045