The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Birmingham Branch devote many hours to raising funds for scholarships and other endeavors that support AAUW’s mission of promoting education and equity for women and girls.

Farmington AAUW (American Association of University Women) has been a part of the community since September 27, 1951. The AAUW organization was founded in 1881. The AAUW mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and...

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Northville-Novi Branch was established in 1975 to promote equity and education for women and girls in the Northville-Novi area. We currently have 100+ members. The Branch supports a number of community action...

The Allen J. Bogucki Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established to recognize scholastic achievement, encourage continued progress, and provide financial assistance to students.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University, by seven African-American students. The Fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority students. The Founders and early leaders of the Fraternity succeeded...

The Angelo Evangelista Construction Management Endowed Scholarship was established in memory of Angelo Evangelista, founder of the Tony Angelo Cement Construction Company, by his sons. First priority will be given to residents of Oakland County, then Wayne and Macomb...

Harold and Esther Ellias took their daughter Anne to concerts at a young age, and encouraged her to study music privately. About a year after she completed her Master’s degree at the University of Michigan, Anne decided to further her education at Oakland Community...

An anonymous donor established this scholarship to recognize scholastic achievement, to encourage continued progress, and provide financial assistance to students.

Christina (Safar) Ayar was born in the United States to Syrian-born parents who instilled the value of higher education in her and her siblings at a young age. As a first-generation college student, Christina proudly graduated from Wayne State University with both...

Barbara Ball was a longtime member of AFSCME Local 2042’s Classified union at Oakland Community College. Local 2042 consists of Classified staff at OCC who provide a variety of support services to students, faculty, and staff on a daily basis. Classified staff are...

Barbara Frey taught at Oakland Community College for 29 years in the Biology department. During that time she frequently taught Anatomy and Physiology – important subjects for students preparing themselves for careers in health. She saw again and again the struggles...

This fund is established for students at Oakland Community College to recognize scholastic achievement, encourage their continued progress, and provide financial assistance toward achieving their educational goals. It will be administered according to the following...

Barton Malow Company is an American-owned construction management firm that was founded in 1924. Barton Malow Company’s core purpose is to build people, projects and communities. These goals and our company’s purpose stem from a 90 plus-year history of company...

This fund is established for students at Oakland Community College to recognize scholastic achievement, encourage their continued progress, and provide financial assistance toward achieving their educational goals. It will be administered according to the following...

James Stawara was a member of the Culinary Arts Faculty at the Orchard Ridge Campus of Oakland Community College. He was respected and well liked by students and peers. His colleagues and friends, Brian and Michelle Walsh, established this scholarship in his memory.

“This scholarship was created to honor the memory of our son, Bryan. Horticulture and landscaping became Bryan’s passion in life and he would be delighted to know that others will have the opportunity to follow in his footsteps and fulfill their dreams as well. Bryan...

In May 2015, Registered Nurse Camille Sneed, an OCC Nursing graduate, passed away unexpectedly. Our goal is to bring a positive light to our Nursing community after such a tragic loss. Camille was a 2013 OCC Nursing graduate. While at OCC, Camille was a constant...

The Carney Herndon Endowed Scholarship was established to recognize scholastic achievement, encourage continued progress, and provide financial assistance to students pursuing a Culinary degree.

Clifford and Jeanne Benson placed a high value on education for themselves, their five children, and six grandchildren. Carol Benson, an OCC librarian since 1997, established the Clifford and Jeanne Benson Endowed Scholarship so that, like her, others could have...

Carole Bennett and Anthony Wahlman think that education is the cornerstone of a good community. They are thrilled to be able to help support students as they work to enrich their education, their job opportunities, and their future.

Education has always been a priority among our families as well as a key to opening doors in the future. With that, this scholarship aims to encourage students from Spanish-speaking households to begin or continue their college education. Particular appreciation is...

Chandra Noelle Berger of West Bloomfield, Michigan was born on December 15, 1973. She attended Our Lady of Refuge Grade School, Mercy High School, and Grand Valley State University graduating in 1996 with a BS degree. Chandra spent her summers in college working for...

This scholarship was established by Charles Weisbuam in memory of his wife Sharyn “Shari” Weisbaum. Sharyn was a faculty member in the Oakland Community College ESL Department from 1996 to 2010. She led the ESL department at the Royal Oak and Southfield campuses...

In memory of her husband, Gregory Kozell, Cheryl established this scholarship. There is nothing that would make Greg Kozell happier than to know there is a scholarship at Oakland Community College in his memory. Greg spent his life serving his country and his...

The family of Cheryl Feinberg established this endowed scholarship in her memory. Cheryl loved reading and always wanted to be a writer. She traveled the world, loved life and always helped others. The family hopes that this scholarship will not only honor...

The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute’s Great Lakes Chapter, in partnership with the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Foundation, is dedicated to supporting the future of the reinforced concrete construction industry through academic scholarships for students...

Daniel W. Doidge graduated from OCC in April 1989 in Liberal Arts. He transferred to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. As part of his course work at Michigan, he began internships and work experience in early...

The John Sackett Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is based in Redford, Michigan. The chapter was organized November 8, 1941 at Botsford Inn, Farmington Township. There were eighteen organizing members present, ten of whom were...

Dave Hamilton, retired President of Auch Construction. Mr. Hamilton established the scholarship to encourage students to pursue a degree in Construction Management.

This scholarship was established to offer financial support to students who received high scores on their physical fitness test for the Oakland Police Academy.