In May 2008, the Bernard Osher Foundation made a historic gift in the amount of $25 million to the California Community College system to fund scholarships throughout the state.  California’s 110 community colleges were challenged to raise $50 million in matching funds by June 2011.  When accomplished, the Osher Foundation will provide an additional $25 million, bringing the total for endowed scholarships to $100 million.  El Camino College is challenged to raise $1 million while participating in the largest scholarship program of its kind in community college history.

Funding from the California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment will provide an additional $100,000 in scholarships for El Camino College and will significantly increase the number of students who receive scholarships.  

Supporting the endowment will provide you with the opportunity to invest in California by supporting an educated workforce; create a permanent fund of scholarships to students who need the most help; and participate in a historic fundraising campaign that is changing the way community colleges raise funds to support students. Your contribution can be applied to El Camino College or a California Community College of your choice.
 
For more information about the California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment and how you can support this historic challenge, please contact Katie Gleason, foundation executive director at (310) 660-6040 or kgleason@elcamino.edu.


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