College of Alameda student receiving scholarship award check from automotive instructor
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Ozzie Day Scholar Brian Guzman Fall2023 v2

College of Alameda
Ozzie Day Scholarship Award
Fall 2023

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Peralta Colleges Foundation is the 501c3 non-profit auxiliary arm of the Peralta Community College District supporting Berkeley City CollegeCollege of AlamedaLaney College and Merritt College.

The Foundation supports academic excellence and success throughout the District by building partnerships in the region to raise funds for scholarships to committed students and financial support to the four colleges that comprise the district.

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In partnership with The PepsiCo Foundation and its national community college initiative focused on increasing scholarship opportunities for the most at-risk students across the country, Peralta Colleges Foundation received a 2-year $500,000 grant award to support the students enrolled in Peralta Community College District – Laney College, Merritt College, College of Alameda and Berkeley City College.
Peralta Colleges Foundation was selected as 1 of 14 community college systems in the United States and 2nd in California to be added to this growing scholarship program.  The partnership aims to increase workforce opportunities for qualified students enrolled in Associates Degree or Professional Certificate Programs scholarships to pursue careers within high-demand high-wage fields.

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“Strike a Spark” Vanessa Barrett Welding Scholarship

Inspired by family member and Laney alumna, Vanessa, the “Strike a Spark” Vanessa Barrett Welding Scholarship fund was established to provide financial assistance to Laney College welding students interested in a career in welding engineering and related fields. Intended to help students become welding professionals who keep our roads, bridges, and

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BE PART OF A SOLUTION

A tax-deductible gift of any amount to the Peralta Colleges Foundation can help students achieve their dream. With your assistance, the Foundation can continue to provide students with scholarships, grants and book purchase assistance.

STAY INFORMED: GET UPDATES

Your PCCD Alumni Association provides services and programs to promote your professional development and to help you stay connected to each other and the colleges. For more information, contact pfalumni@peralta.edu