Student Scholarships

Elevation Gratuity and COCC Foundation Scholarships

Cascade Culinary Institute (CCI) encourages students to apply for scholarships to fund their education.

The Central Oregon Community College Foundation has a single scholarship application, with two application cycles each year, for approximately 400 scholarships for COCC student applicants. Within this large pool of scholarships are CCI-specific scholarships, open only to CCI students:

Elevation Gratuity Scholarship Fund COCC Foundation Scholarships: Tips from Elevation Restaurant, the CCI Bakery Kiosk, and the Shirley Ray Food Truck fund scholarships for CCI students.
Private Donor CCI Foundation Scholarships: The COCC Foundation manages other Cascade Culinary Institute-specific scholarships which are made possible by the generosity of private donors.
Each fall, the COCC Foundation hosts the Anthony’s Feast at the Old Mill which raises money for these Cascade Culinary Institute scholarships.

Students are required to complete the FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid in order to be eligible for scholarships. Applications are to be submitted via the COCC Foundation.

Other Local and Oregon Scholarships and Grants

ACTE/CTE-STEM High Desert Education Service District Skilled Trades Scholarship
COCC Merit Scholarship (50 scholarships for in-district high school seniors with 3.0 GPA or higher)
Oregon Promise Grant (important info for state of Oregon high school seniors)
Oregon Student Aid OSAC Scholarships (Early Bird deadline is Feb. 15; final deadline is April 1; be considered for 600 scholarships with a single application).
Oregon Tribal Student Grant

COCC Scholarship Resources

COCC Scholarship Information (general information about scholarships)
COCC Financial Aid Information
COCC Help for Students in Need (student resources and assistance on-campus)

Industry Specific Scholarship Resources

External scholarships are available through the below organizations: