SWOCC Foundation & Alumni

⛳ Play one of Oregon's most iconic golf courses while making a difference for local students.

Registration is now open for the 2026 SWOCC Foundation Classic at Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes. Every golfer and sponsor helps fund scholarships for students at SWOCC's Coos and Curry campuses.

Learn more and register: https://www.socc.edu/2026-swocc-foundation-classic-sheep-ranch-at-bandon-dunes-oct-24-2026/

Check out the new high-quality equipment for Baking & Pastry students at OCCI. SWOCC Foundation is pleased to have donated a new oven thanks to the success of our popular Winemaker Dinner fundraisers.

Big cheers also go to the two wineries who partnered with us – Abacela Winery and King Estate Winery in 2025 and ’26.

What does it mean when your Geology Prof is jumping with excitement? It means SWOCC received an amazing donation of a fossilized woolly mammoth (mammuthus primigenius) molar with roots and bone attached.

Yes, it looks weird. Here’s why: Mammoths were plant eaters. Instead of chewing, they ground up their food and grew new molars to replace the ones that wore down. Sadly, they got a limited number of molars. Yep, you guessed it – when the molars ran out … they starved.

We are incredibly grateful to the Laird Family for the final donation completing SWOCC’s amazing Dr. William Kean Fossil Collection.

“I’ve worked multiple jobs while attending classes full-time, and I often find myself juggling more responsibilities than seems reasonable. I don’t come from a background where college was expected, and I don’t have a safety net to fall back on. Every dollar matters. Every opportunity matters. And this scholarship? It changes everything. It means I can dedicate time to my practicum experience without worrying about missing work. It means I can show up for my peers as a student ambassador, tutor, and community volunteer—roles that help me grow personally and professionally, and that connect me to the broader mission of supporting others. But most of all, this scholarship is a reminder that someone out there sees me. Someone saw my story, my goals, and my hard work and said, ‘You’re worth investing in.’ That kind of recognition is priceless. It fills me with renewed motivation to keep showing up—no matter how difficult the road may be—and to someday pay this generosity forward.” - Amy, SWOCC Foundation General Scholarship Recipient

“Working hard during the summers as a wildland firefighter, I have been able to stretch my earnings in order to cover my schooling expenses. This being said, any additional support is greatly appreciated as my funds dry up quickly. It is people like you that allow people like me to strive for greatness.” - Blaise (pursuing Forest Engineering), Menasha Legacy Fund Scholarship Recipient

“I plan to use this help to follow my goals in getting my doctorate in psychology and become a therapist for teenagers and young adults. This will help put me in the correct direction to fulfill those dreams.” - Katelynn, SWOCC Foundation General Scholarship Recipient

“Ultimately, I aim to work in Astrobiology research, searching for signs of life in the universe and learning more about our Earth in the process. It is support like this that allows me to move forward with my degree. I would not have made it this far if not for the amazing community at SWOCC, and every step I take further is a blessing from this wonderful community.” - Gabbard, Christine Moffitt Science Scholarship Recipient

“My dream has always been to travel the United States to explore it all, and I believe becoming a traveling radiology technician will help me achieve that dream. I can travel the United States and spend time in the different areas I choose to explore as part of my job.” - Rank, DeArmond CTE Scholarship Recipient

“I want to work locally as an RN for several years, but ultimately want to work in a pediatric specialty. This amazing award will help me achieve these goals by allowing a bit less financial stress on my family, providing me a better frame of mind to bring to class each and every day.” - Jill, Floyd Ingram Scholarship Recipient