THE LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE 2008 SCHOLARSHIPS


The LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION is excited to announce the scholarships for 2008—they anticipate this year to be a record year in scholarship availability. LACC Foundation’s mission is to empower all students regardless of past circumstances and economic realities to achieve their educational goals. Whether motivated by recreational, health or career goals, LACCF strives to educate any and all that desire to walk through their doors. LACC provides educational opportunities and career services to over 17, 000 students ranging from late teens to seniors of any ethnicity, culture and any country in the world.

Five New Scholarships for 2008

Five new scholarships have been announced for 2008 which include the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation Book Grant, the Johnny Grant Scholarship, named to honor the late Johnny’s commitment to Hollywood and his hope for the future; the Douglas Blasdell Scholarship for LGBTQ & Straight Allies; Health Sciences Scholarship for Dental Tech, Radiology Tech and Nursing; and the Jerry and Carol Goldsmith Music Scholarship.. An additional eight funds and LACCF’s general scholarship fund are also available.

Applications available February 1, 2008

Applications will be available February 1 online at www.laccfoundation.org. They are also available at the Foundation offices in Bungalow B-3 and in the Financial Aid office at LACC. Completed applications must be returned to the LACC Foundation office no later than April 1, 2008.

In 2007, 257 scholarships, book grants and awards were distributed totaling $105,000 which provided over $100,000 in other support for LACC programs and services to the faculty, staff and students such as Constitution Day, Athletic Programs, Theatre Productions and sending our LACC Mathletes to yet another championship in the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges competition.

Scholarships for 2008 have increased, and this year will be an even more successful year for the Foundation thanks in part to the highly successful Fall 2007 Gala which honored Los Angeles City Council President, Eric Garcetti, Kaiser Permanente and Outstanding Alumnus Jerry Goldsmith. The Gala’s success was due in no small part to co-chairs Laurie Goldman and Jerry Neuman as well as sponsors Kaiser Permanente, Allen Matkins, Apollo Molasky, GO! Goldman Organization, Marni & Marv Hoffman, Washington Mutual, Wells Fargo, The LACC Swap Meet, Argent Ventures/Millennium Partners, AT&T, Automobile Club, Casey Family Programs, Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council, The Los Angeles CRA, Edward Dilkes, First Class Vending, Gatehouse Capital, Hennigan, Bennett & Dorman, Hollywood United Neighborhood Council, Hollywood WorkSource, The Related Companies.
 

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