HCCEF Scholarship Criteria
The HCC Scholarship Application automatically submits your name for consideration of all scholarships. Following your application a financial aid advisor will review your application and match you to available scholarships. The following represent various criteria used to match you to the best scholarships for your situation.
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Merit Based Scholarships
Merit Based Scholarships
HCC Scholarship Application Required
Alumni
HCC 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
Arts and Humanities
Eva Anderson Scholarship Students must be pursuing a program of study in Dance. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Dance Berry Prize in Photography Students pursuing studies in Photography. Candidate selection and separate application process determined by the Coordinator of Photography The Rose Buck-Lew Family Piano Scholarship Endowment Fund Students pursuing studies full-time in music-piano with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music
Carvell Photography Endowment Second year student enrolled in 9 hours or more pursuing studies in Photography or Digital Photography with minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Coordinator of Photography Program
Endowment for the Arts Students pursuing studies in Visual, Performing, or Media Arts with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Arts & Humanities Division Chair John and Kathleen Hetherington Fund Students pursuing studies in visual and performing arts. Candidate selection determined by the Visual & Performing Arts Department The Humphrey Companies HCC Scholarship Fund Students pursuing studies in Music with minimum 2.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music
Emily I. Kahlor Scholarship Students pursing studies in Classical Music. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music Anne Koscielny Music Merit Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Music with a preference for piano performance. Must have minimum 3.0 general GPA and a minimum 3.5 in applied instrumental courses.
In addition to application, student must submit the following documents at the fall semester jury: official transcript; written approval from his/her applied teacher after all semester jury; at least one proof of performance requirement per semester (such as copies of concert programs)
*Spring semester awardCandidate selection determined by the Director of Music Jim and Valerie Lash/Rep Stage Scholarship Fund Students pursuing studies in Arts and Humanities, preferably theater, with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Theater and Producing Artistic Director of Rep Stage Art Monroe Memorial Endowment
Students pursuing studies in Music.
Candidate selection
determined by the Director of MusicJohn G. Monteabaro Endowment for Music Majors Students pursuing studies in Music. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music Visual Arts: Individual Artist Grant Students must be returning second year students (24 credits) with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are pursuing programs of studies in Visual/Studio Art. Candidate selection determined by Visual Arts Director Wilde Lake Community Association Performing and Visual Arts Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Performing or Visual Arts with a minimum 3.2 GPA and are a Wilde Lake resident. Candidate selection determined by the Visual and Performing Arts Department Assistance for Immigrants
Ram and Asha Batra Memorial Endowment for International Students Students who are international students, DACA, Dreamer or undocumented that is maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Immigrant Education Scholarship Committee Hans Marchand Endowment Students who are immigrants to Howard County from other countries. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee
Athletics, Health, Wellness and Fitness
The Colosseum Gym and Fitness Endowment Fund Students pursuing studies in a fitness related field with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Ellicott City Lions Club Scholarship - Athletics Awarded to students participating in men's or women's basketball at HCC. Candidate selection and separate application determined by the Athletic Director HCC Men's Lacrosse Scholarship Students who are members of HCC Men's Lacrosse team with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Candidate selection and separate application process determined by the Athletic Director HCC Women's Lacrosse Scholarship Students who are members of HCC Women's Lacrosse team with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Candidate selection and separate application process determined by the Athletic Director HCCEF Men’s Basketball Scholarship Students who are members of the HCC Men’s Basketball team. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Athletics HCCEF Women’s Basketball Scholarship Students who are members of the HCC Women’s Basketball team. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Athletics The Johnson Family Scholarship Awarded to an HCC student athlete with a 3.0 GPA; Preference given to cross country or lacrosse teams. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Athletics KCI Technologies, Inc. Athletics Scholarship Students who are members of the HCC Men’s or Women’s Lacrosse team. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Athletics M&T Bank Lacrosse Scholarship Students who are members of HCC's Men's Lacrosse team in good standing maintaining a 2.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Athletics M.T.A Women's Basketball Scholarship Students who are members of HCC Women's Basketball Team with a minimum 2.0 GPA and demonstrates financial need. Candidate selection and separate application process determined by the Athletic Director Business and Management
Ellen M. Cherry-Delawder Memorial Scholarship Fund
Woman with dependent children preferred. Prefer business or related field of study.
Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Cyber Security and Information Technology Endowment Students pursuing studies in Cyber Security and Information Technology with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Candidate determined by the Business/Computer Division Chair Howard Bank Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Business with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computer Division Chair Howard County Economic Development Authority Scholarship Students must be a Howard County High School Graduate. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities preferred. Students will be asked to express in an essay their entrepreneurial spirit and their business achievement in starting a small business or assisting in a existing business in a significant way, or by developing a creation or invention targeted toward business. Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computers Division Chair Howard County General Hospital Rising Business Star Scholarship Students must be a Howard County High School Graduate. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities preferred. Students will be asked to express in an essay their entrepreneurial spirit and their business achievement in starting a small business or assisting in a existing business in a significant way, or by developing a creation or invention targeted toward business. Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computers Division Chair Nithianandam Family Scholarship Student must be pursuing studies in Information Technology or Cyber Security. Female students preferred. Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computer Division Chair Prime Solutions Cyber Scholarship Student must be pursuing studies with a Cyber curriculum. Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computer Division Chair Revere Bank Scholarship Students who are Howard County residents and pursuing Business Administration or Accounting programs of study. Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computers Division Chair Health Sciences
Susan Altpeter Compassionate Caregiver Scholarship Students pursing studies in the Health Sciences.
Candidate selection determined by the Health Sciences Division Chair
Calder MLT Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Awarded at the end of fall semester to MLT student for academic success and clinical skill competency achievement. Candidate selection determined by the Health Sciences Department COLA Laboratory Quality Endowment Students pursuing Laboratory Medicine related programs of study. Candidate selection determined by the Health Sciences Division Chair Hartson-Wilson Family Scholarship Second year students pursuing full-time (12+ credits) studies in Nursing, Radiologic Technology or Construction Management with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must be a Howard County High School graduate. Candidate selection determined by Health Sciences Division Chair Health Careers Scholarship Students pursuing programs of study in Nursing or Allied Health. Candidate selection determined by the Health Services Department Bach and Bob Jeffrey Family Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Dental Hygiene with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by Health Sciences Division Chair Kaiser Permanente Endowment Students pursuing studies in Health care with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Health Sciences Division Chair The Padraic Kennedy Scholarship Endowment Students must be enrolled in health related curriculum, such as accelerated cardiovascular program for hospital trainees, advanced cardiovascular imaging and interventional therapies, aging services, cardiac monitoring and analysis, emergency medical technician/paramedic, LPN, LPN pathway sequence, nursing (including accelerated) and public health. Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Health Services Department Leffler Scholarship Fund/Howard Hospital Fund Students pursuing studies in Health Care with a minimum 2.0 GPA who graduated from a Howard County high school within the past three years. Candidate selection determined by the Health Services Department Lewis Contractors Endowment Students pursuing studies in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Candidate selection determined by the Health Services Department Dr. Saini Family Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Dental Hygiene. Candidate selection determined by the Health Services Department Paul Willging Endowment Students with a minimum 3.0 GPA intending to pursue a career related to the care for seniors and/or Gerontology. Candidate selection determined by the Health Services Department Howard County Residents
Columbia Association Endowment
Students must be a resident of Columbia with educational potential.
Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Ellicott City Kiwanis Club Endowment
Student must be a Howard County resident.
Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Revere Bank Scholarship Students who are Howard County residents and pursuing Business Administration or Accounting programs of study. Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computers Division Chair Math, Science, Engineering & Technology
AAUW-Gaynel Allen Scholarship Students pursuing studies in the STEM areas who is a non-traditional female, preferred, who is going back to school later in life to change or further their career. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair Susan R. Bard Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Students with a minimum 3.20 GPA pursuing studies in Life Sciences or Environmental Sciences.
Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair
Chaney Foundation Endowment Students pursuing Engineering, Construction or Land Use programs of study. Candidate selection determined by the Science/Technology Division Chair Daniel Friedman Scholarship Fund Students pursuing full-time studies in Science, Technology or Engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Science/Technology Division Chair Ronald C. Gardner Endowment Preference given to a student who expresses an interest in environmental issues, or to a student pursuing studies in Business with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by selected Biology Professor HAVTECH, Inc. Engineering Scholarship Students must be pursuing a program of study in Engineering. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair Honeywell Endowment
Students pursuing studies in Engineering or Business Management. Candidate selection determined by Science/Technology Division Chair Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering Technology Endowment
Students pursuing studies in Biomedical Engineering or Health related Engineering. Candidate selection determined by Science/Technology Division Chair Kahlert Foundation STEM Scholarship Students must be pursuing studies in Science and Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair Howard County Economic Development Authority 3D Engineering Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Engineering or Computer Aided Design (CAD) with academic potential. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair Howard County Economic Development Authority Cyber Scholarship Students must be pursuing studies in Cyber Security, Programming, Infrastructure Engineering, Digital Forensics and other related areas of study in Information Technology. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair KCI Technologies Engineering Scholarship Students must be pursuing studies in Engineering. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair Srinivasan Family Endowment Student must be pursing studies in Biological Sciences (Life Science, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Allied Health) with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Science and Technology Division Chair Jonathan J. Swinton (AK) STEM Scholarship Students must be pursuing studies in the STEM areas with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Second year minority student who is a single parent is preferred. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair Trane Engineering Scholarship Students must be pursuing studies in Engineering. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair Turner Family Scholarship Students must be pursuing studies in Pre-Allied Health, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, or Life Science with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair Merit Based
Diener Family Scholarship Students 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 Nursing
Dorothy A. and Alva S. Baker, Jr. Endowment
Must be a first or second year clinical nursing student who demonstrates clinical competence, kindness, understanding, compassion and proficiency in nursing courses.
Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing
Bruno Family Nursing Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Nursing and participating in the Career Links Program with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by Director of Career Links Margaret P. Cullison Nursing Scholarship Students who are enrolled in the clinical RN nursing program. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing Marion Durkan Memorial Endowment Students pursuing studies in Nursing 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 NursingLinda M. Genna Nursing Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Nursing. Must be a second year nursing student who has shown academic competence, leadership and advocate characteristics, caring and compassion for patients and has the intention of becoming an RN specializing Pediatrics. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing Hartson-Wilson Family Scholarship Second year students pursuing full-time (12+ credits) studies in Nursing, Radiologic Technology or Construction Management with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must be a Howard County High School graduate. Candidate selection determined by Health Sciences Division Chair HCC Future Nurse Leaders Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Nursing with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Student must address short and long term goals and how they will give back to future nurses. Candidate selection determined by the Nursing Department Bernadene Hallinan Nursing Scholarship Students must be pursuing studies in Nursing with preference given to students participating in the Student Nursing Association (SNA). Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing Gay Cope Heitlinger Scholarship Student must be pursuing a program of study in Nursing with a minimum 2.5 GPA who must also be dependable, wants to make improvements in the administration of nursing care, be involved in civic and college activities and have a positive and helping attitude. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing John & Kathleen Hetherington Fund
Must be a Career Links program participant pursuing studies in Nursing.
Candidate selection determined by the Director of Career Links
Kelehan Family Scholarship Students must be currently enrolled in the nursing program with a minimum of 2.5 GPA and be a working single parent. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing 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.
Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing
Rose Mayr Nursing Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Nursing in the clinical portion of the program with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Student should work well with others and be caring, compassionate and hard working. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing Paul E. Reynolds, Sr. and Cheryl Shipley Reynolds Endowment (1) Students must be pursuing studies in Nursing or Secondary Education. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing Other
Kenneth Lloyd Berman and Andrea Lyn Berman Endowment Student must exhibit a dedication to the community and philanthropy, and exhibit a desire to help those less fortunate. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Sue Frankel StepUP Scholarship Students with a minimum 2.0 GPA who is a current StepUP student actively participating in the program (regularly meeting with their coach). Candidate selection determined by StepUp Committee; Separate application with StepUp coaches The Flury Family Scholarship Student must be a veteran. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee The Grainger Foundation Scholarship Students must be pursuing studies in Construction Management. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Hartson-Wilson Family Scholarship Second year students pursuing full-time (12+ credits) studies in Nursing, Radiologic Technology or Construction Management with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must be a Howard County High School graduate. Candidate selection determined by Health Sciences Division Chair Mr. & Mrs. Se Ung Kim Endowment Students who are Howard County Residents pursuing studies in Elementary Education or Special Education, or be working in Special Education and returning to HCC for additional courses, or be a student with a disability (past or present registered disability with DSS Office) or special needs (IEP in high school or have a 504 plan now). Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Nick and Mary Mangione Endowment Turf Valley employees with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee N-M Holdings Scholarship Student must be a veteran, active duty or reservist. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Project Access Endowment Must have participated in a Project Access Summer Institute, currently enrolled for 6 or more credit hours and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference is given to students who demonstrate that they are giving back to the college community. Students should apply with Project Access Director. Candidate selection determined by Project Access Director; Separate application with Project Access Director
Paul E. Reynolds, Sr. and Cheryl Shipley Reynolds Endowment Students must be pursuing studies in Nursing or Secondary Education. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Military and Veterans Above and Beyond Leadership Scholarship Students in the military and veteran community who demonstrate a commitment to leadership or mentor fellow students. Candidate selection determined by the Veteran Affairs Scholarship Committee Military and Veterans Community Assistance Scholarship Students in the military and veteran community who need assistance when other financial aid resources have been exhausted, or other circumstances inhibit their use of financial aid resources. Candidate selection determined by the Veteran Affairs Scholarship Committee Military and Veterans Mission Accomplished Scholarship Students in the military and veteran community who are in the last term of their program of study to help reduce financial burdens while transitioning to the next phase of their academic or career goals. Candidate selection determined by the Veteran Affairs Scholarship Committee Gerson L. and Frances P. Weinstein Endowment To assist veteran who are new students in good standing with books. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Virginia Worthington Schardt, Ph.D. Endowment Psychology majors preferred, with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Worthington Schardt Scholarship Committee Craig Zolotorow Memorial Scholarship Non-paid students currently involved with the student newspaper planning to continue in the journalism/communications area after leaving HCC. Must have completed at least 2 semesters at HCC. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Public/Community Service
Diener Family Scholarship Students must have a 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 Environmental Endowment Students must have environmental goals that have contributed to environmental issues and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee K.L. Lim/Col. John F. Twombly Memorial Endowment Student of Asian origin (foreign or domestic) preferred or career objectives-public service. Candidate selection determined by the Director of International Education Rotary Club of Ellicott City Scholarship - Service Learning Students must have completed an HCC course-based service learning community project OR participated in an HCC alternative break trip. Students must commit to volunteering with a HCC service learning community partner for a minimum of 12 hours during the fall semester. Candidate selection determined by the Service Learning Area Single Parents
Jamie S. Ball Endowment Students who are a single parent or displaced homemaker. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Bruno Family Scholarship Fund
Must be a Career Links program participant.
Candidate selection determined by Director of Career Links Ellen M. Cherry-Delawder Memorial Scholarship Fund
Woman with dependent children preferred. Prefer Business or related field of study.
Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee John & Kathleen Hetherington Fund
Must be a Career Links program participant pursuing studies in Nursing.
Candidate selection determined by the Director of Career Links
Kelehan Family Scholarship Students must be currently enrolled in the nursing program with a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a working single parent. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing Kenneth Strobel Endowment Must be a single parent. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee McCuan Family Foundation Endowment Students must be a single parent or homemaker re-entering the job market maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Student Life Scholarship Must be a Career Links participant. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Career Links Study Abroad/International
Ram and Asha Batra Memorial Endowment for International Students Students who are international students, DACA, Dreamer or undocumented that is maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA Candidate selection determined by the Immigrant Education Scholarship Committee 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.
Candidate selection determined by the Director of International Education 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 Study Abroad Scholarship 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.
Candidate selection determined by the Director of International Education Gerson L. and Frances P. Weinstein Endowment Assist Rouse Scholars seeking to participate in any HCC Study Abroad Program. Candidate selection determined by the Director of International Education Women's Studies
Bruno Women's Studies Scholarship
Must be a howard county resident enrolled full time in an AA degree in interdisciplinary studies/women's issues concentration with a minimum 2.5 GPA. An additional application is required.
Candidate selection determined by the Director of Women's Studies; Contact Director of Women's Studies for separate application
Almira Hart Lincoln Phelps Scholarship
Must be actively involved in women’s studies or issues.
Candidate selection determined by the Director of Women's Studies; Contact Director of Women's Studies for separate application
General HCCEF Endowments & Scholarships
Ayers Saint Gross Scholarship Fund Open to students with educational potential and a minimum 3.20 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Edith & Roe Burrill Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Baltimore Gas and Electric Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Coca-Cola Refreshments Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Columbia Film Society Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Delta Sigma Theta Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Mary Ellen Duncan Presidential Scholarship Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Alexander Charles Gardner Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Mary & Kingdon Gould Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee HCC Trustees’ Endowment Fund Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee HCCEF General Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Horowitz Endowment Open to students with educational potential and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Howard Community College Educational Foundation Director’s Fund Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee The Links, Inc. Scholarship Endowment Open to students with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Elizabeth and Kenneth Lundeen Family Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee William T. Manning Endowment Students must have a minimum 3.25 GPA from high school or as a new freshmen at HCC. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Alfred J. Smith, Jr. Scholarship Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee John W. Sundstrom Endowment Open to students with educational potential and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Emerson & Celonia Walden Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Eugene Weiss Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Williams Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee -
Merit Based Scholarships for Students with Financial Need
Merit Based Scholarships for Students with Financial NeedFAFSA and HCC Scholarship Application Required
Arts and Humanities
Matthew Choi Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Students pursuing studies in the Arts with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Visual and Performing Arts Department
Copney-Welton Scholarship Student Arts Collective participant preferred. Male dance student preferred. Candidate selection and separate application process determined by the Director of Student Arts Collective and the Director of Dance Guzdar Family Music Endowment Students must have minimum 3.0 GPA and play a musical instrument, piano preferred. Student does not need to be a music major. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Music Business and Management
Ellicott City Lions Club Scholarship – Business Students must be pursuing studies in Business or Computers with a minimum 2.0 GPA with financial need. Candidate selection determined by the Business/Computer Division Chair Health Sciences
Greater Catonsville Dental Study Club Scholarship Student pursuing studies in Dental Hygiene with a minimum 3.25 GPA for merit and 2.5 GPA for need-based. Candidate selection determined by Health Sciences Division Chair Hartson-Wilson Family Scholarship Second year students pursuing full-time (12+ credits) studies in Nursing, Radiologic Technology or Construction Management with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must be a Howard County High School graduate. Candidate selection determined by Health Sciences Division Chair Howard County General Hospital Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Health Care. Candidate selection determined by Health Sciences Division Chair Howard County Medical Society Endowment Students pursuing studies in Health Care with financial need. Candidate selection determined by the Health Services Department Howard County General Hospital Scholarship for Health Care Students pursuing studies in Health Care with financial need. Candidate selection determined by the Health Services Department Lazenby Family Scholarship Student must be pursuing studies in Nursing or Rad Tech with financial need. Candidate selection determined by the Health Services Department Living The Dream-Butler Scholarship Students with a minimum 2.5 GPA pursing studies in nursing or allied health taking clinical courses or within the last two semesters prior to degree completion. Student must have a positive attitude and motivated to achieve. Candidate selection determined by the Health Sciences Division Chair Taylor Foundation Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Health Sciences. Candidate selection determined by the Health Sciences Division Chair
Beverly White-Seals Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Health Care with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicant must be a participant in the Career Links Program and be a Howard County resident. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Career Links Howard County Residents
Kevin L. Francis Endowment Student must have had a sudden family crisis that would affect the student and/or family financial situation. Student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be a Howard County resident. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Kahlert Foundation Scholarship First preference is for a student from a family member working at Evapco, Inc. in Taneytown, MD (this is not mandatory for other applicants). Student must be a Howard County or Carroll County resident. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Patrick and Jill McCuan Endowment Students who are Howard County residents with at least 15 credits remaining to finish their associate’s degree, or are dually enrolled high school students at HCC, or recent Howard County high school graduates (within 6 years) , or adult learners taking credit course, or veterans with financial need. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Beverly White-Seals Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Health Care with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Student must be a participant in the Career Links Program and be a Howard County Resident. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Career Links Math, Science, Engineering & Technology
AFCEA-CMD Endowment (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, Central Maryland Chapter) Students pursuing studies in Computer Technology or Engineering with a minimum 3.2 GPA. Must be Howard County resident and US Citizen and preference is given to second year students. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair Andrew Bulleri Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Engineering or Mathematics with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair
Dennis Collier Scholarship Students with financial need pursing programs of study in Construction Management, Computer Aided Design or Engineering. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Fourth Dimension Engineering Scholarship Student must be pursuing studies in Engineering and Science programs. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair Harkins Builders Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Construction or Engineering. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division/Chair Don Haxton Memorial Scholarship Student pursuing studies in STEM programs with financial need. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair John G. Monteabaro Endowment Students pursuing studies in Math, Statistics, Engineering, or Science (or some other field that strongly relies on mathematical skills) with a minimum 2.5 GPA and current placement in college level math. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair Praxis Engineering Scholarship Students with financial need pursuing programs of study in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Forensics, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering or Mathematics with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be at lease a second semester full-time student. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Siemens Industry, Inc. Building Technologies/Greg Florenzo Memorial Scholarship Students must be pursuing a program of study in the Engineering programs; Special consideration given to students receiving the Boys Scouts Eagle Scout Award or the Girl Scouts Gold Award. Candidate selection determined by the Science & Technology Division Chair STEM Scholars Program Students who are current HCC students who are pursuing programs of studies in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Science, Pre-Allied Health, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre- Nuclear Medicine Technology, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, or Pre-Veterinary Medicine, and who has attained a GPA of at least 3.20.
Student should have completed a semester at HCC and be enrolling in college level math courses. Teacher/Counselor Recommendation is also required. (There is a separate application for new incoming HCC students through Admissions and Advising).
Candidate selection determined by the STEM Scholars Program Director Merit Based
Scott E. Caplan Wilde Lake/HCC Scholarship Open to students who have maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA in their first semester at HCC and be enrolled as a full-time student (12+ credits). Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Neall Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship Students with financial need maintain a 3.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Rotary Club of Howard County West Scholarship Preference is for a Marriott's Ridge High School graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Nursing
Dr. Delroy L. Cornick, Sr. Endowment Students pursuing studies in Nursing. Preference give to a working single parent and non-traditional student. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing
Maria Anastacia Hernandez-Amaya Endowment Must be a single parent enrolled in the nursing program. Applicants that are bilingual and planning to work at Howard County General Hospital preferred. Easy going, caring and dedicated personality preferred. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing Hoerichs Memorial Nursing Scholarship (In honor of Alta Marie) Students pursuing studies in Nursing with a minimum 2.40 GPA enrolled in at least one clinical nursing course during the semester. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing Living The Dream-Butler Scholarship Students with a minimum 2.5 GPA pursuing studies in nursing or allied health taking clinical courses or within the last two semesters prior to degree completion. Student must have a positive attitude and motivated to achieve. Candidate selection determined by the Health Sciences Division Chair Jill McCuan Nursing Endowment Students must be a first or second year RN clinical nursing student with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing
Kathy and Howard Rensin Endowment Student must be pursuing a program of study in Nursing. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing Bruce Schmickley Health Sciences Scholarship Students with financial need who are Howard County residents who are pursuing studies in Nursing. Must be in the clinical courses with preference given to students in the accelerated option. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing Other
Bachu Charitable Foundation Scholarship Students with financial need and are within the last 15 credits of completing their program of study. Must be a US Citizen or legal immigrant. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee BIC Educational Foundation Culinary Scholarship Students with financial need pursuing degree programs including culinary management, baking and pastries, professional cooking, hospitality management, event management, food and beverage management, or lodging management. Must have completed 12 credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Center for Hospitality and Culinary Studies (CHCS) Committee Rosie Mae Bumphus Endowment Must be a returning HCC student from a family with a minimum of five children and has demonstrated academic promise. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee 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. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Kahlert Foundation Scholarship First preference is for a student from a family member working at Evapco, Inc. in Taneytown, MD (this is not mandatory for other applicants). Student must be a Howard County or Carroll County resident. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Pamela Makowski Goresh Memorial Scholarship Must be enrolled in an English composition class (ENGL 121) and demonstrate achievement, potential, and enthusiasm for using the written word. Candidate recommended and selected by the English Division Chair Patricia Schmickley Endowment Students who are returning women to credit programs in the pursuit of an AA degree. Must be at least 35 years of age and have financial need. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Solow Family Scholarship
Nontraditional students currently unemployed and taking classes to re-enter the workforce.
Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee
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 plans to enroll in ENG121.
Candidate selection determined by the Treibman Scholarship Committee
Single Parents
Helen E. Canet Scholarship Student must be a single parent over the age of 25; Male student preferred. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Dr. Delroy L. Cornick, Sr. Endowment Students pursuing studies in Nursing. Preference given to a working single parent and non-traditional student. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Nursing
Beverly White-Seals Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Health Care with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must be a participant in the Career Links Program and be a Howard County Resident. Candidate selection determined by the Director of Career Links Shanti, Inc. Scholarship Students must be a single parent or homeless student. Career Links participants have first priority. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Kenneth Strobel Endowment Students with financial need who are single parents. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee -
Need Based Scholarships
Need Based Scholarships
FAFSA and HCC Scholarship Application Required
Other
Gilbane Company Scholarship Student must be pursuing studies in Construction Management program. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Grainger Foundation Scholarship Students pursuing studies in Construction Management. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee General HCCEF Endowments & Scholarships
Access Demolition Contracting Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee URHOBO Scholarship Open to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee 1919 Investment Counsel Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Dr. Mohammed Warshanna Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Breeden Family Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Waddell Family Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee The Columbia Bank Scholarship Open to students with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Columbia Town Center Rotary Club Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee EMJAY Engineering and Contraction Company, Inc. Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Hamel Builders Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee The Howard Hughes Corporation Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Ruth Keeton Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Charles and Dolores Klein Memorial Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Leach Wallace Associates Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Mathew J. Mihelcic Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee M&R Drywall & Metal Stud Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee M&T Bank Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Networking Concepts, Inc. Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee P. Riggins & Riggins Services Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Ronald X. Roberson Scholarship Open to students with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Romany Company Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Rotary Club of Elkridge Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Ruygrok Family Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Sandy Spring Bank Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Tenable Network Security Cyber Security Solutions Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Truby Family Scholarship Endowment Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Van Winkle Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Washington Area New Auto Dealers Association (WANADA) Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee The Hamel Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Edward and Marcia Harris Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee LG-TEK Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Sharon Pierce Evans Scholarship Open to students with educational potential. Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee Van Winkle Family Endowment
Open to students with educational potential.
Candidate selection determined by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee