2008-2009 HCC Educational Foundation, Inc. Scholarships

Howard Community College's Educational Foundation maintains endowment and scholarship programs established through generous contributions from private businesses, foundations, civic organizations, and individuals.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Students who are applying for financial aid, including scholarships, are encouraged to complete the Financial Aid "2008-2009 Application Process" by the March 1, 2008 priority filing date in order to maximize their financial aid resources.
Please note: some scholarships are considered need-based (as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and require that the student complete the FAFSA.
Students must submit the online 2008-2009 scholarship application to be considered for a 2008-2009 HCC Educational Foundation, Inc. Scholarship.
The application requires a 500 word essay defining: career goals, educational goals, the benefits of a college education and how the student meets the criteria established by the donor.
Priority is given to students who complete the application process by the March 1 priority filing date each year. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis until all funds have been allocated for the academic year. The status of the scholarships will be updated regularly.
Students who earned less than 12 college credits are required to submit an unofficial high school transcript. Students who earned college credit from another institution and earned less than 12 credits at HCC are required to submit and unofficial transcript(s) from previous colleges. Copies of required transcripts must be submitted to Financial Aid Services. Current students who have earned more than 12 credits at HCC are not required to submit an HCC transcript.

Please note: A full-time student schedule for either the fall or spring semesters generally consists of 12 to 18 credit hours. Students registered for less than 12 credit hours are classified as part-time. Awards are granted for the fall and spring semesters.

ENDOWMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
Alumni
HCC Alumni and Friends Endowment	Must have 3.0 GPA and one of the students' parents or guardians must have attended HCC.	Candidate selection determined by the Associate Director of Development	Awarded
Arts and Humanities
Rose Buck-Lew Family Piano Scholarship	Full-time music-piano major with a minimum 3.25 GPA	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music	Available
Carvell Photography Endowment	Second year student enrolled 9 hours or more. Photography major with minimum 3.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Coordinator of Photography Program	Awarded
The Humphrey Companies HCC Scholarship	Music and art majors with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music and Director of Visual Arts	Available
Art Monroe Memorial Endowment	Music major with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music	Available
Nick Vogel Photography Scholarship	Photography major with a minimum 3.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music	Awarded
Assistance for Immigrants
The Hans Marchand Endowment	To assist immigrants to Howard County from other countries to receive a secondary education.	Candidate selection determined by the Coordinator of Director of International Education	Awarded
Athletics, Health, Wellness and Fitness
The Colosseum Gym and Fitness Endowment	Applicants must have GPA of 2.5. Applicants will be chosen based on financial need. Preference given to students who are pursuing a course of study in a fitness related field with a minimum 2.5 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Ellicott City Lions Club Scholarship	Awarded to students participating in Division I or II athletics at HCC. Students should inquire with HCC's Athletic Director.	Candidate selection determined by the Athletic Director	Awarded
M.T.A. Women's Basketball Scholarship	Must be a full-time enrollement Basketball player for Howard Community College with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students should inquire with HCC's Athletic Director.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Athletic Director	Available
Business and Management
L. Todd Allen Human Resources Management Scholarship	Students must write a one to two page essay regarding why they are interested in pursuing a human resource management related course of study. The essay must be submitted by August 15 preceding the start of the fall semester. One student will receive an award each fall and that award can be applied toward tuition in either the fall or spring semester of that academic year. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Human Resources	Available
Ellen M. Cherry-Delawder Memorial Scholarship Endowment	Woman with dependant children preferred. Prefer business or related field of study with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Corridor Reznick, LLC Commercial Real Estate Scholarship	Student looking to pursue a career in commercial real estate upon graduation with a minimum 3.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Available
Ellicott City Lions Club Scholarship	Business/computer related majors with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computer Division Chair	Awarded
Zonta Club of Howard County Scholarship	Female 25 years or older preferred; must be in last year at HCC, majoring in business administration area and transferring to a 4-year institution; minimum 2.0 GPA; student is eligible for Jane M. Klausman Scholarship offered through Zonta International; a club member will mentor the scholarship recipient; student recipient is encouraged to attend monthly meetings of the Zonta Club of Howard County.	Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computer Division Chair	Awarded
Health Sciences
Howard County General Hospital Scholarship	Health care major with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Division Chair of Health Sciences	Awarded
Howard County Medical Society Endowment	Applicants must be enrolled in a health care degree or certificate program. Must demonstrate financial need.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Kaiser Permanente Endowment	Health care major with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Full-time or part-time, credit or non-credit students.	Candidate selection determined by the Division Chair of Health Sciences	Awarded
Lifetime Fitness Scholarship	Health Sciences major with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Division Chair of Health Sciences	Awarded
The Kennedy Scholarship Endowment	Health related major with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA. Candidate selection determined by the Division Chair of Health Sciences	Pending
MedStar Health Scholarship Fund	Health major (nursing, radiology tech and cardio tech) with minimum 2.0 GPA. Preferably a 2nd year student. Student must work at least one year at a MedStar facility upon completion of program; students responsible to pay back scholarship monies if all requirements are not completed.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Beverly White-Seals Scholarship	Health Care major with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicant must be a participant in the Career Links Program and be a Howard County Resident.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of Career Links	Pending
Hospitality
Nick and Mary Mangione Hospitality Scholarship	Enrolled into the Hospitality Program or a Turf Valley employee who maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Hospitality	Available
Jordan's Steakhouse International Hospitality Internship Scholarship	Study Abroad opportunity for Hospitality or Culinary students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants are required to pay a portion of the program and must participate in interview process. Students must apply directly with the Office of International Education.	Candidate selection determined by the Hospitality Program Director and donor	Available
Howard County Residents
Columbia Association Endowment	Must be a resident of Columbia with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Ellicott City Kiwanis Club Endowment	Student must be a Howard County resident with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Kevin L. Francis Endowment	Must have a sudden family crisis that would affect the student and/or family financial situation. Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be a Howard County resident.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Leadership Howard County Endowment	For international students, or students, faculty, and staff involved in international education or programs.	Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Beverly White-Seals Scholarship	Health Care major with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicant must be a participant in the Career Links Program and be a Howard County Resident.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of Career Links	Pending
Math, Science, Engineering & Technology
Engineering Honors Learning Community Scholarship	Applicants muse be enrolled in an engineering major with a minimum 2.5 GPA and participate in the Engineering Honors Learning Community.	Candidate selection determined by Science/Technology Division Chair	Awarded
Honeywell Endowment	Engineering or business management major with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by Science/Technology Division Chair	Awarded
Iran Thweatt Endowment	Information technology major with a minimum 3.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
John G. Monteabaro Endowment	Math, Statistics, Engineering, or Science majors (or some other field that strongly relies on mathematical skills) with a minimum 2.5 GPA and current placement in college level math.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering Technology Endowment	Biomedical Engineering or Health Related Engineering majors with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by Science/Technology Division Chair	Pending
Lockheed Martin IT Scholarship	Prefer high academic standing in an IT curriculum with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Pending
National Science Foundation (NSF) Science & Technology Scholarship	Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Life Science, Mathematics and Physical Science majors with a minimum 2.8 GPA. Must be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible non-citizen (refugees or persons granted asylum), maintain full-time enrollment and agree to participate in a one-credit seminar and participate in scholarship program activities. Complete this separate application process.	Must complete separate application process Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the NSF Grant Scholarship Committee	Available
Northrop Grumman Scholarships	Computer Science, Engineering, Math, and Physics majors with minimum 3.0 GPA. Students are nominated by the Science and Technology Department and interview with Northrup Grumman for a summer internship.	Candidate selection determined by Science/Technology Division Chair	Pending
Science, Math, Engineering, Technology Scholars Endowment	Information technology majors specializing in science, engineering, and technology with a minimum 2.5 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Merit Based
Ayers Saint Gross Scholarship	Minimum 3.20 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
William T. Manning Endowment	Must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and be either a high school or a new freshman at HCC, and financial need.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by Academic Affairs	Awarded
Phi Theta Kappa Endowment	Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa and a current HCC student with a minimum 3.5 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by Academic Affairs	Awarded
Nursing
Dorothy A. and Alva S. Baker, Jr. Endowment	Must be a first or second year clinical nursing student with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Must demonstrate clinical competence, kindness, understanding and compassion and must demonstrate proficiency in nursing courses.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing	Pending
Dr. Delroy L. Cornick, Sr. Endowment	Nursing major with minimum 2.0 GPA. Preference give to a working single parent and non-traditional student.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing	Awarded
The Marion Durkan Memorial Endowment	Nursing major with a minimum 3.25 GPA and a 3.5 GPA in nursing courses in their first year at HCC. Must demonstrate a personality and character that will translate into a positive contribution to the nursing profession (benevolent and ebullient disposition and work well with faculty and fellow students).	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing	Awarded
Walter and Caroline Eng Nursing Scholarship	Nursing major with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing	Awarded
Maria Anastacia Hernandez-Amaya Endowment	Must be a single parent enrolled in a nursing major with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicants that are bilingual and planning to work at Howard County General Hospital preferred. Easy going, caring and dedicated personality preferred.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing	Awarded
Hoerichs Memorial Nursing Scholarship	Nursing major with a minimum 2.40 GPA enrolled in at least one clinical nursing course during the semester	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing	Awarded
Marian Iglehard Nursing Scholarship	Nursing major with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing	Awarded
Marie K. Kittelberger Endowment	Must be a first or second year clinical nursing student with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be at least 25 years or older and a single parent. Applicants must have completed most prerequisite courses prior to the beginning of the nursing curriculum.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing	Awarded
Nursing Scholarship	Nursing major with minimum 2.0 GPA	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing	Awarded
Other
Rosie Mae Bumphus Endowment	Must be a returning HCC student from a family with a minimum of five children and has demonstrated academic promise.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Pending
Roger & Patti Caplan/Faye Miller Teacher Education Scholarship	Must be first year student enrolled in the teacher education program with a minimum 2.5 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Design Collective Scholarship	Minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Mary Ellen Duncan Presidential Scholarship Endowment	Minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Harkins Builders Scholarship	Must be in the Construction Program with a minimum 2.0 GPA	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Available
National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Club Endowment	Preference will be given to female applicants with minimum 2.5 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Judith L. Treibman Scholarship	Open to a student who is served by the Office of Student Support Services and who has successfully completed ENG097 with a 2.0 grade and plan to enroll in ENG121. One letter of recommendation is required from an English tutor or an English instructor who knows student's level of motivation, commitment, and accomplishment.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by Donor Representative	Available
Virginia Worthington Schardt, Ph.D. Endowment	Minimum 2.0 GPA. For tuition, fees, books, and supplies.	Candidate selection determined by Donor Representative	Awarded
Public/Community Service
Environmental Endowment	Applicants with environmental goals that have contributed to environmental issues with a minimum 2.5 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by Selected Biology Professor	Awarded
Leadership Howard County Endowment	Open to residents of Howard County who are currently active volunteers or plan to get involved at a Howard County non-profit organization with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
K.L. Lim/Col. John F. Twombly Memorial Endowment	Student of Asian origin (foreign or domestic) preferred or career objectives-public service. Academic standing with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of International Education	Awarded
Single Parents
Jamie S. Ball Endowment	Must be a single parent or displaced homemaker with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Bruno Family Scholarship Fund Endowment	Must be a Career Links program participant with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by Director of Career Links	Awarded
Ellen M. Cherry-Delawder Memorial Scholarship Endowment	Woman with dependant children preferred. Prefer business or related field of study with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Dr. Delroy L. Cornick, Sr. Endowment	Nursing major with minimum 2.0 GPA. Preference give to a working single parent and non-traditional student.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing	Awarded
McCuan Family Foundation Endowment	Must be a single parent or homemaker reentering the job market with a minimum 2.75 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Pending
Student Life Endowment	Must be a Career Links participant with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of Career Links	Awarded
Beverly White-Seals Scholarship	Health Care major with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must be a participant in the Career Links Program and be a Howard County Resident.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of Career Links	Pending
Study Abroad/International
International Studies Endowment	Applicant must be enrolled in a credit class associated with the study abroad program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Student must apply directly with the Office of International Education.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of International Education	Available
Jordan's Steakhouse International Hospitality Internship Scholarship	Study Abroad opportunity for Hospitality or Culinary students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants are required to pay a portion of the program and must participate in interview process. Students must apply directly with the Office of International Education.	Candidate selection determined by the Hospitality Program Director and donor	Available
Livieratos International Endowment	For international students, or students, faculty, and staff involved in international education or programs.	Candidate selection determined by Barbara Livieratos	Available
Schulte Travel Fellowship	Must be a United States Citizen, at least 18 years of age, and a Maryland resident. Must have completed at least 12 credits in their program of study with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must register for the HMDV-901 course once selected. Students must apply directly with the Office of International Education.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of International Education	Available
Study Abroad Scholarship	Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must apply directly with the Office of International Education.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of International Education	Available
Gerson L. and Frances P. Weinstein Endowment	Applicant must be a Rouse Scholar accepted into the Rouse-Dickenson Summer Study Abroad Partnership. Students must apply directly with the Office of International Education.	Canidate selection determined by the donor.	Available
Women's Studies
Bruno Family Scholarship for Women's Studies	Must be enrolled full time in an AA degree in interdisciplinary studies/women's issues concentration with a minimum 2.5 GPA. The applicant must be sympathetic and empathetic to women's issues, have a record of service to women’s issues and plans to use her education to advance the interests of women. Two letters of recommendations and additional application required.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of Women's Studies	Available
Almira Hart Lincoln Phelps Scholarship	Must be actively involved in women’s studies or issues.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Director of Women's Studies	Available
General HCCEF Endowments & Scholarships
Horowitz Endowment Sun HoCo Literacy Endowment John W Sundstrom Endowment	Open to students with a minimum 2.5 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Alexander Charles Gardner Endowment Ascend One Corporation Scholarship Brasher Endowment Edith & Roe Burrill Endowment Columbia Film Society Endowment Columbia Flyer Scholarship Columbia Town Center Rotary Scholarship Cross Country Settlements, LLC Scholarship Delta Sigma Theta Endowment Leola Dorsey Endowment General Growth Properties Scholarship Mary & Kingdon Gould Endowment HCC Follies Book Fund HCC Trustee Endowment HCCEF Directors' Fund Endowment HCCEF General Endowment Ruth Keeton Endowment Charles and Delores Klein Memorial Scholarship John Leidy Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Links Inc. Endowment Mathew J. Mihelcic Endowment Pearson Custom Publishing Textbook Scholarship PNC Bank Scholarship Riparius Construction, Inc. Scholarship Ryland Homes Scholarship Security Development Corporation Endowment Wachovia Scholarship Emerson & Celonia Walden Endowment Eugene Weiss Endowment Williams Endowment	Open to students with a minimum 2.0 GPA	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded

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