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

1. Complete the 2007-2008 HCC Non-Need Based HCC Institutional Endowment and Scholarship Application. Additional information or application may be required for some scholarships.  Please read each item carefully.  Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until all funds have been allocated for the 2007-2008 academic year.

2. Type a 500 word essay on page 2 of the 2007-2008 HCC Non-Need Based HCC Institutional Endowment and Scholarship Application defining your career goals, educational goals, the benefits of a college education and how you meet the criteria established by the donor.

3.  Attach the required academic unofficial transcripts as follows:

a. College Freshman Students - attach high school transcripts.
B.  Transfer Students - attach previous college unofficial transcripts.
ac. Current HCC Students - attach an unofficial HCC transcript obtained from HCC express or Records and Registration.

4. Submit completed 2007-2008 Non-Need Based HCC Institutional Endowment and Scholarship Application, essay, and copies of required transcripts to Financial Aid Services, Room RCF-222.

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.

Endowment and Scholarship Criteria

Alumni
HCC Alumni and Friends Endowment	Applicants must have G PA of 3.0.  One of the students’ parents or guardians must have attended HCC.	Candidate selection made by the Associate Director of Development	Awarded
Arts and Humanities
Carvell Photography Endowment	Second year student enrolled 9 hours or more. Photography major.  GPA of 3.0 or higher.	Candidate selection determined by the Coordinator of Photography Program	Awarded
Rose Buck-Lew Family Piano Endowment	Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time music-piano major with a minimum 3.25 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music	Awarded
The Humphrey Companies HCC Scholarship Fund	For Music and Art Students	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music and Director of Visual Arts	Available
Assistance for Immigrants
The Hans Marchand Scholarship Endowment	The money from this fund will be used 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
Ellicott City Lions Club Scholarship	Awarded to students participating in Division I or II athletics at HCC. Additional essay questions required.	Candidate selection determined by the Athletic Director	Available
Business or Management
Apple Ford Future Business Leader	Business major. Minimum GPA of 3.5.	Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computers Division Chair	Awarded
Howard Bank Scholarship	Applicant must be enrolled in a business related major with a minimum of 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computer Division Chair	Awarded
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.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Human Resources	Awarded
Ellicott City Lions Club Scholarship	Awarded to students that are seeking their business/computer major. Additional essay questions required.	Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computers 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; covers tuition/fees/books; 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/Computers Division Chair	Available
Community/Public Service
K.L. Lim/Col. John F. Twombly Memorial Endowment	Students of Asian origin (foreign or domestic) preferred or career objectives-public service.  Academic standing.	Candidate selectiondetermined by the Director of International Education	Awarded
Health Sciences
NEW! Lifetime Fitness Scholarship	Applicant must be enrolled in a health care major with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Health Sciences Division Chair	Available
NEW! Kaiser Permanente Endowment	Applicant must be enrolled in a health care major with a minimum 2.5 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Health Sciences Division Chair	Available
Hospitality
Turf Valley Resort Hospitality Scholarship	Enrolled into the Hospitality Program and maintains a 2.5 GPA.	Candidate selection determined by the Director of Hospitality Program	Available
International
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	Applicants must be a United States Citizen, at least 18 years of age, and residents of Maryland. Applicants must hold a GPA of 3.0 at the college level and must have completed at least 12 credits in their program of study. A transcript must accompany the application. Students must register for the HMDV-901 course once selected.	Candidate selectiondetermined by the Director of International Education	Available
Math, Science, Engineering & Technology
Honeywell Endowment (formerly Allied Signal)	For students pursuing engineering or buiness management degrees.	Candidate selection determined by the Science/Technology Division Chair	Awarded
Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering Technology Scholarship Endowment	The scholarship is awarded upon merit-based criteria.There is a process for application, review, and selection of canidates.	Candidate selection determined by the Science/Technology Division Chair	Available
Northrop Grumman Scholarships	For computer science, engineering, mathematics and physics students. Separate application required.	Candidate selection determined by the Science/Technology Division Chair	Awarded
Verizon "Technology That Touches Lives" Scholarship	Student studying in technology programs.	Candidate selection determined by the Science/Technology Division Chair	Awarded
Merit Based
Phi Theta Kappa Endowment	Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa and current HCC student. Minimum GPA of 3.5.	Candidate selection determined by the Phi Theta Kappa Coordinator	Awarded
Miscellaneous
Design Collective Scholarship	At the descretion of the Foundation	Candidate selection determined by Finanical Aid Services	Awarded
Virginia Worthington Schardt, Ph.D. Endowment	For tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Minimum GPA of 2.0.	Candidate selection determined by Professor of Psychology	Awarded
Nursing Scholarships
The Marion Durkan Memorial Endowment	Merit-based for nursing student.  Eligible students must have achieved a GPA of 3.25 with a 3.5 GPA in nursing courses in their first year. 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