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Clark College Foundation

Clark College Foundation (CCF) is an independent, self-governed nonprofit that partners with Clark College to improve higher education access, student success, and community engagement. In the 2023-2024 school year, CCF distributed $1.6 million in scholarships, special awards, and financial support to hundreds of students. The Foundation contributed $4.8 million in total support to the college that same year.

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$1.6M

Scholarships distributed
(23-24)
$2.0M

Program support
(23-24)
$4.8M

Total support
(23-24)

We’re Dedicated to Providing Access to Opportunities

Funding programs for First-Generation students, who are 44% of the student body
Serving 1,086 veterans and military affiliated students in the Veterans Center of Excellence
Distributing 47,111 pounds of food in 1,859 boxes to 691 households through the Penguin Pantry

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The Power of Us

The Clark College Student Success Fund helps students stay on the path to success by supporting essential programs and services, addressing basic needs, fostering academic achievement, and enhancing opportunities for leadership and future employment. Thanks to a generous gift from the Taco Bell Foundation, your gift to the Clark College Student Success Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000.

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Our Reach

2023-2024

Clark College Enrollment

First Generation Students

Veterans & Military Affilitated Served

Degrees and Certificates conferred

Scholarships are AVAILABLE NOW!

Clark College Foundation offers $2 million in scholarship and grant support to more than 700 students annually. Most of our funding is awarded through the Clark College Foundation Scholarship Application process, which opens twice each academic year with deadlines in April and October. Click below for our most current scholarship opportunities.

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Advanced Manufacturing Center

Construction is now complete on Clark College’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) at the Boschma Farms campus in Ridgefield—strategically designed to meet the current and future workforce needs of our regional manufacturing partners. The AMC will house the new Advanced Manufacturing Technician program, with the Integrated Technician AAT program beginning fall 2025. Stackable credentials will meet current and emerging industry needs for high-quality advanced manufacturing technicians at all stages of the career pathway. The AMC will also house general education, continuing education, and Running Start classroom space. General education and continuing education both start Spring 2025.

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Clark College Innovation Fund 2025 Recipients

Innovation Fund Fostering a culture of creativity and advancement, this fund: Provides essential resources for pioneering projects, supports student-faculty research expeditions, and develops cutting-edge curricula in high-demand fields. See below for who…