The Woman’s Club of Huntington Beach granted Golden West College $100,000 in support of their Nursing program. The grant established $75,000 endowed scholarship for Nursing Students living in Huntington Beach and $25,000 for the Nursing Student Success Fund (NCLEX).

Golden West College received a donation of $75,000 from Mr. Robert Smith in support of GWC’s Foster Youth program.

Judy Elmore donated $25,000 towards the Judy Elmore endowed scholarship fund. Judy Elmore believes that an education enriches one’s life which in turn enriches the community they live and work in.

The Assistance League of Huntington Beach awarded Golden West College $89,302 in scholarship funds in support of Veterans enrolled in Nursing, Automotive Technology, Law Enforcement as well as support for the Golden West College Veteran’s Resource Center.

Ms. Kathy Strople created a $10,000 endowed scholarship. Kathy is an alumina who wished to create an endowed scholarship to show her appreciation for the education she received while at Golden West College and in memory of her mother.

Edison International granted Golden West College $25,000. The funds will be used as follows:

                $19,000 in scholarships for STEM majors

                $5,000 in support of Gala 2016

                $1,000 in support of Chefs for Scholarship 2016

The Golden West College Nursing program received $25,000 from the Norris Foundation for nursing equipment and support.

On October 22, 2015 the Foundation hosted its annual Courtyard of Honor Ceremony in the President's Courtyard.