2009-2010 Howard Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. Scholarships

The Howard Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. (HCCEF) 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 "2009-2010 Application Process" by the March 1, 2009 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 2009-2010 scholarship application to be considered for a 2009-2010 HCCEF 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 awarded 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 an 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. Only students who are enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours will be considered. Awards are granted for the fall and spring semesters.

ENDOWMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
Alumni
Alumni & Friends Endowment	Must have 3.0 GPA and one of the students' parents or guardians must have attended HCC.	Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Arts and Humanities
The Berry Prize in Photography	Photography students with a minimum 2.0 GPA. A student's final portfolio and effort throughout the semester will be reviewed for creativity, technical proficiency, motivation and enthusiasm.	Candidate selection determined by the Coordinator of Photography Program	Awarded
Rose Buck-Lew Family Piano Endowment Fund	Full-time music-piano major with a minimum 3.25 GPA	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music	Awarded
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 Fund	Music and art majors with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music and Director of Visual Arts	Awarded
REP Stage/Valerie Lash Arts and Humanities Scholarship	Arts and Humanities majors, preferably theatre majors with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Theatre and Producing Artistic Director of REP Stage	Awarded
Art Monroe Memorial Endowment	Music major with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music	Awarded
Bruce A. Pfeufer Foundation Piano and Theater Scholarship	Piano students or theatre majors with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music and Director of Theatre	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 Director of International Education	Awarded
Athletics, Health, Wellness and Fitness
The Colosseum Gym and Fitness Endowment Fund	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 - Athletics	Awarded to students participating in men's or women's basketball at HCC. Students should inquire with HCC's Athletic Director.	Candidate selection determined by the Athletic Director	Available
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 Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Scott E. Caplan Entrepreneurial Endowment	Business or Entrepreneurial students with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computer Division Chair	Awarded
Ellen M. Cherry-Delawder Memorial 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/Computers	Business/computer related majors with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computer Division Chair	Awarded
Genna Family Scholarship	Business majors with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Health Sciences
Healthways Scholarship	Healthcare majors with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Howard County General Hospital Scholarship	Healthcare majors 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 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
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	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	Available
Hospitality
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 the interview process. Students must apply directly with the Office of International Education.	Candidate selection determined by the Hospitality Program Director	Available
The Howard County Tourism, Inc. 2008 Soiree Dazzling Dancers Scholarship	Culinary Management or Hospitality Program majors with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by Hospitality Program Director	Available
Nick and Mary Mangione Hospitality Scholarship	Enrolled in the Hospitality Program or a Turf Valley employee who maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Hospitality Program Director	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
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
Captain Richard E. Hall Legacy Scholarship	Crimimal Justice or Social Science majors with a minimum 2.90 GPA. Students should live, work or attend school in Howard County.	Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City 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
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	Available
Math, Science, Engineering & Technology
Andrew Bulleri Scholarship	Engineering or Mathematics majors with a minimum 3.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Central Maryland Scholarship	Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, currently enrolled at HCC and have completed at least one semester with at least 9 credits. Students must have a concentration in science, technology, engineering or math and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Baltimore Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET) Society Scholarship	Biomedical Engineering majors with a minimum 2.5 GPA; Must attend a BMET Society meeting and share their essay.	Candidate selection determined by the Science/Technology Division Chair	Awarded
Constellation Energy Scholarship	Engineering Majors with a minimum 2.5 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by Science/Technology Division Chair	Available
Engineering Honors Learning Community Scholarship	Applicants must be 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
Harkins Builders Scholarship	Must be in the Contruction or Engineering Program with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Available
Honeywell Endowment Fund	Engineering or business management major with minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by Science/Technology Division Chair	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 majors with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by Science/Technology Division Chair	Awarded
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	Awarded
Northrop Grumman Scholarship	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	Awarded
Science, Math, Engineering, & Technology 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
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
Merit Based
Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Pianners Scholarship	Minimum 3.20 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Diener Family Scholarship	Must have 3.5 GPA, completed at least 30 credits at HCC and is involved in community service.	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 Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	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 Faculty Advisor to Phi Theta Kappa	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, compassion and proficiency in nursing courses.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing	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
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 works well with faculty and fellow students).	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing	Awarded
Linda M. Genna Nursing Scholarship	Second year Nursing major with a Minimum 2.0 GPA who has shown academic competence, leadership and advocate characteristics, caring and compassion for patients and has an intention to become an RN specializing in Pediatrics.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing	Awarded
Bernadene Hallinan Nursing Scholarship	Must be enrolled in clinical portion of nursing with a 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 the nursing program 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 (In honor of Alta Marie)	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 Iglehart 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
Other
Ram and Asha Batra Memorial Scholarship for International Students	Degree seeking international students with a minimum 3.50 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
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	Awarded
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
Captain Richard E. Hall Legacy Scholarship	Crimimal Justice or Social Science majors with a minimum 2.90 GPA. Students should live, work or attend school in Howard County.	Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
The Hamel Scholarship	Minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Harkins Builders Scholarship	Must be in the construction or engineering program with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Available
The Helm Family Scholarship	Second year students at HCC with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Pamela Makowski Goresh Memorial Scholarship	Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be enrolled in an English composition class (ENGL 121) and demonstrate achievement, potential, and enthusiasm for using the written word	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate recommended and selected by the English Division Chair	Awarded
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
Project Access Endowment	Must have particpated in a Project Access Summer Institute, currently be enrolled for 6 or more credit hours and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Preference is given to students who demonstrate that they are giving back to the college community.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by Project Access	Available
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 the Treibman Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Virginia Worthington Schardt, Ph.D. Endowment	Minimum 2.0 GPA. For tuition, fees, books, and supplies.	Candidate selection determined by the Worthington Schardt Scholarship Committee	Awarded
Public/Community Service
Diener Family Scholarship	Must have 3.5 GPA, completed at least 30 credits at HCC and is involved in community service.	Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
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
Kenneth Strobel Scholarship	Must be a single parent with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
McCuan Family Foundation Endowment	Must be a single parent or homemaker re-entering the job market with a minimum 2.75 GPA.	Must complete the FAFSA Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Available
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	Available
Study Abroad/International
Ram and Asha Batra Memorial Scholarship for International Students	Degree seeking international students with a minimum 3.50 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee	Awarded
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	Awarded
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	Available
Livieratos International Endowment	For international students, or students, faculty, and staff involved in international education or programs.	Candidate selection determined by the Livieratos Scholarship Committee	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	Awarded
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 Weinstein Committee.	Available
Women's Studies
Bruno Women's Studies Scholarship	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 for Howard County 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 Angel Dental Care Endowment Brasher Endowment Edith & Roe Burrill Endowment Carroll - Howard Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors Scholarship Columbia Film Society Endowment Columbia Flier Scholarship Columbia Town Center Rotary Club Endowment Constellation Energy Scholarship Delta Sigma Theta Endowment Leola Dorsey Endowment General Growth Properties Scholarship Mary & Kingdon Gould Endowment HCC Follies Book Fund HCC Trustees' Endowment Fund HCCEF Directors' Fund Endowment HCCEF General Endowment Ruth Keeton Endowment Charles and Dolores Klein Memorial Scholarship John J. Leidy Foundation Scholarship The Links Inc. Endowment Mathew J. Mihelcic Endowment PNC Bank Scholarship Riparius Construction Scholarship Security Development Corporation Endowment 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