Established in 1983, the Cleveland Community College Foundation's mission is to build a strong development program to ensure quality education and financial stability for the College. The Foundation is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit corporation. All contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible as provided by law.

The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of the Chairman of the Trustees of the College, the President of the College, the Dean of Community Relations and local community and business leaders.
 

Scholarships offered through the Foundation are classified as endowed and annual.  Only the interest earned on endowed gifts may be used by the College.  Annual scholarships are awarded from contributions to the annual scholarship fund.  Applications for Foundation scholarships are available through the guidance counselors' office of the four area high schools, and the Financial Aid Office of the College.  Applications must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by April 1.

Criteria for Foundation scholarship consideration:  Foundation scholarships are open to all qualified residents of Cleveland County.  Scholarship recipients are expected to be full-time students with financial need and/or academic promise.  Selection is determined by the Scholarship Committee of the College based on applicant's good citizenship, interest, ability to succeed at the College level, and if appropriate, demonstrated a need for financial support.  Students wishing more information about scholarships should contact the Financial Aid Office.