Scholarship Funds
One of the Foundation’s most important responsibilities is to provide scholarships to students from the region as they pursue higher education and a rewarding career. This year we awarded nearly $100,000 in scholarships and grants.
Current scholarships include:
Housatonic Community College Foundation Scholars are students who demonstrate academic achievement, service to the community and/or the college as well financial need. Any student in good standing who has completed at least nine credits is eligible to apply.
Barden Foundation Scholarship is awarded to two students continuing their education in a field of science field, including computer science.
Kim Thibodeau Chiaraluce Fund provides a financial award to a young woman, attending the College on either a full or part-time basis, who demonstrates academic achievement and financial need. The DeMattia family established this fund to honor the memory of a dear friend.
Burt Chernow Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who plans to major in art or art education at a four-year institution, and demonstrates academic achievement and financial need.
Salvatore Curiale Scholarship was established in memory of Salvatore Curiale, the former Director of Admissions for the College. It is presented to a student continuing their education in the field of nursing.
Connecticut Women’s Forum Endowed Scholarship Fund is made possible by this group of professional women from throughout the state and funds women students with financial need who are enrolled in any of our two-year degree programs.
The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Scholarship is given to a current student in need who demonstrates success in academics and in extra-curricular activities. The student must also be employed, with preference given to an employee of Subway Restaurants.
DeMattia Family Scholarship assists incoming students from area high schools who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.
Doane Endowed Scholarship is a fund established by Elizabeth (Betsy) Doane, a retired Math professor at Housatonic Community College, in memory of her late husband, Paul Doane, a computer lab assistant at the college. It is presented to a student continuing in computer science, mathematics or engineering.
Jeanne DuBois Scholarship is awarded to a graduating student who demonstrates academic achievement as well as financial need, and who plans to continue their education in art or art history.
Marguerite Sullivan Dunigan Endowed Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to a current student who is a single mother.
The Flint Prize is awarded to a graduating student who achieved the highest academic average while attending Housatonic Community College and qualified for the Academic Dean’s Award.
The Joyce Gerber Early Childhood Education Endowed Scholarship provides a financial award to a graduating student in early childhood education with the highest GPA who plans to continue their education at a 4-year college. This scholarship was established in recognition of Joyce Gerber, a recently retired HCC Professor of Early Childhood Education.
The George Endowed Scholarship Fund awards a graduating student in the computer science degree program who demonstrates academic achievement.
President Edward J. Liston Endowed Scholarship Fund is awarded to a student enrolled in a two-year program that participates in extra-curricular activities, and demonstrates academic achievement and financial need.
Robert Gerard Naples Scholarship is awarded to a graduating student in the math/science program who has demonstrated excellence in academics and who plans to go on to complete the requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree.
Elizabeth Pfriem Endowed Scholarship Fund is awarded to a Housatonic Foundation scholar, a student who has completed 9 or more credits at the College with a GPA of 3.0 or above, who demonstrates financial need.
The William Pitt Foundation Scholarship is awarded to Housatonic Community College full-time students – taking 12 or more credits – who will graduate within two years of receiving the award. This award provides full tuition and fees.
Frank J. Scallon Foundation Scholarship goes to graduating students pursuing an education in psychology or medicine at a four-year institution in Connecticut.
The Southern Connecticut Gas Company Community Scholarship is awarded to a student who has completed one year at the College. Preference is given to a student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a demonstrated financial need.
David Susskind Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior in the behavioral sciences who plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in political science, history or public administration. This scholarship, in memory of the renowned broadcast journalist, was established by his daughter, Samantha Mannion, an Assistant Professor at the College.
Dale Ward Endowed Scholarship Fund is awarded to the highest-ranking graduating student who plans to continue their education. This scholarship is a complement to the HCC Senate Scholarship awarded by the College in honor of Professor Emeritus Dale Ward.
The Weller Collegiate Scholarship provides up to $1,000 to an incoming freshman with financial need from the towns of Monroe, Newtown, Easton, Shelton, or Trumbull. This scholarship is awarded in honor of Barton L. Weller, founder & trustee of the Weller Foundation.