From the 2005-2006 Annual Report
Scholarship Funds
The Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a Housatonic student in a standard academic program who has demonstrated scholastic performance and diligence, a willingness to help others and who has shown financial need.
Elizabeth Pfriem Endowed Scholarship Fund is awarded to a Housatonic Foundation scholar who has completed nine or more credits at the College with a GPA of 3.0 or above, and who demonstrates financial need.
The Flint Prize is awarded to the graduating student who achieved the highest academic average while attending Housatonic Community College and qualified for the Academic Dean's Award.
Frank J. Scallon Foundation Scholarship goes to graduating students pursuing educations in psychology or medicine at a four-year institution in Connecticut.
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 employees of Subway Restaurants.
The George Endowed Scholarship Fund awards a graduating student in the computer science degree program who demonstrates academic achievement.
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 his or her education at a four-year institution. This scholarship was established in recognition of Joyce Gerber, a retired HCC Professor of Early Childhood Education.
Kim Thibodeau Chiaraluce Endowed Scholarship 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.
The Law Firms for a Greater Bridgeport Scholarship, funded by Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, P.C. covers tuition and fees for an HCC student in need.
The Luiz Claudio dos Santos Memorial Scholarship is a tuition scholarship awarded on an annual basis to a foreign student who maintains a GPA of 2.5 or above and demonstrates financial need. The scholarship is in memory of Luiz Claudio dos Santos, the brother of HCC graduate Roberto dos Santos.
Marguerite Sullivan Dunigan Endowed Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to a student currently enrolled at HCC and who is a single mother.
President Edward J. Liston Endowed Scholarship Fund is awarded to a student enrolled in a two-year program who participates in extra-curricular activities and demonstrates academic achievement and financial need.
Robert Gerard Naples Scholarship Award is bestowed upon 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.
Salvatore Curiale Scholarship was established in memory of Salvatore Curiale, the former Director of Admissions for the College. It is presented to a current HCC student continuing his or her education at Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing.
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 has demonstrated financial need.
The Weller Collegiate Scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman with financial need from the towns of Monroe, Newtown, Easton, Shelton, or Trumbull. This scholarship was established in honor of Barton L. Weller, founder and trustee of the Weller Foundation.
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.