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The Bellevue College Foundation

Established in 1978, the BC Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that receives and manages individual and institutional gifts, grants and awards on behalf of Bellevue College.

Our ultimate goal is to assist our students in their educational journey so that they can realize their goals and dreams. We do this in several important ways, particularly by raising funds, and managing and awarding various grants and scholarship programs. Learn more about who we are and what we do.


Gala 2024 promotional banner featuring man raising bid card. Text reads: Gala 2024. An evening of community & celebration. March 9, 2024

Join us on March 9 for our annual Gala—a very special evening of community and celebration. Highlights include: cocktail reception and silent auction; plated dinner and live auction; music, mingling and more.


Life-Changing Scholarships

The BC Foundation is in close touch with students so we know how important these scholarships are to their studies and their goals at BC and beyond. A scholarship can open new possibilities, as well as provide peace of mind that allows students to focus on their work.

Emmanuel’s Story

Emmanuel is a BC student majoring in Information Systems & Technology BAS with a Cybersecurity Concentration.

Portrait of Emmanuel Tshimanga, BC Foundation Scholarship winner.

Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals like your scholarship has allowed me to.”

Emmanuel Tshimanga

Sarah’s Story

Sarah is a BC student whose scholarship from the BC Foundation has alleviated financial worries and helped her become the student she wants to be.

This scholarship is very much a blessing…and a weight off my back. It will help encourage me to further pursue academic success without worrying about where the next payment is going to come from.”

Sarah
Selfie of BC Foundation Scholarship winner.
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Help Fulfill BC Student Goals

Please consider a donation to the Foundation, which helps BC students on their path to fulfilling their goals. There are many ways to give, from a one-time gift right now, to recurring donations, to major gifts and legacies.