Program Information The Orange Coast College Guardian Scholars Program is a comprehensive campus support program committed to supporting ambitious college-bound students who are current or former foster youth/wards of the court. The Guardian Scholars' mission is to provide a comprehensive program that contributes to the quality and depth of the student's college experience. It serves as a resource for young adults by assisting in their development and equipping them with skills necessary to transfer to a four year university or the vocation of their choice.