Foundation Scholarships
Whereas tuition at Housatonic Community College is remarkably reasonable in today’s educational environment, the cost is sometimes still too much for a young person desiring a higher level education and a chance at success to pay. Scholarships make a huge difference in the lives of many of our hard-working, deserving students. In fact, scholarships can often determine whether or not a student can even enroll in college, or can complete his or her course work and graduate. Scholarships from the College Foundation, regional foundations, organizations and generous individuals this past year included the following:
Housatonic Community College Foundation awards a number of scholarships to students who demonstrate academic achievement, service to the community and/or the College and have 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 educations in the field of science, including computer science.
Burt Chernow Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who demonstrates academic achievement and financial need, and plans to major in art or art education at a four-year institution.
Connecticut Women’s Forum Endowed Scholarship Fund is made possible by this group of professional women from throughout the state and is awarded to women students with financial need who are enrolled in any of our two-year degree programs. This year, the Connecticut Women’s Forum also presented a one-time scholarship award to two additional young women in need.
Dale Ward Endowed Scholarship Fund is awarded to the highest-ranking graduating student who plans to continue his or her education. This scholarship is a complement to the HCC Senate Scholarship awarded by the College in honor of Professor Emeritus Dale Ward.
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.
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 (Betsey) Doane, a retired Math professor at Housatonic Community College, in memory of her late husband Paul Doane, a computer lab assistant at HCC. It is presented to a student continuing in computer science, mathematics or engineering.
The Domenico Simone Fund was established by Domenico Simone, President of Simone’s Inc. and a HCC graduate. Starting in the 2005-06 academic year, the scholarship will fund tuition costs for two semesters for two students enrolled in business, math or science programs who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.
The Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust Endowed Scholarship was established last year and its first award will be disbursed in 2005 to a Housatonic student in a standard academic program who has demonstrated scholastic performance and diligence, a willingness to help others and 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 an education 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.
Jeanne DuBois Scholarship is awarded to a graduating student who demonstrates academic achievement as well as financial need, and who plans to continue his or her education in art or art history.
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 recently retired HCC Professor of Early Childhood Education.
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 their dear friends’ daughter.
Leonhardt Scholarship Fund through the Fairfield County Community Foundation The Leonhardt Scholars Urban High School Component provided scholarship awards to two qualifying students who chose to attend Housatonic Community College this year. These students must demonstrate academic excellence, community service and financial need.
Marguerite Sullivan Dunigan Endowed Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to a student enrolled at HCC who is a single mother.
Milford Automatics Foundation, Inc. Scholarship is awarded to one student chosen from the Milford area by the Automatics Foundation and provides funding for payment of the student’s tuition.
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 the 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 who 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 twelve or more credits, who will graduate within two years of receiving the award. This award provides full tuition and fees.