About the Recipients

Every year, thousands of students apply to Orange Coast College scholarships.
SEKA recipients are chosen they are innovative environmentalists in the making.

  • 2025

    Sara Joan Franklin

    Sara is a standout student at Orange Coast College. As a future environmental lawyer, she draws on her dual citizenship and passion for justice to advocate for sustainability across borders.

  • 2024

    Priscilla Tso

    Priscilla came to Orange Coast College as a non-traditional learner balancing school, work, and family. She wants to bring more environmentalism to early childhood education.

  • 2023

    Yu Yu Hlaing

    Yu Yu (Yvonne) Hlaing studied at OCC as an international student from Myanmar. She is interested in language, technology, and the environment.