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Halifax Community College Scholarships are
available to assist students who have demonstrated a commitment
to academic excellence and completion of a program at Halifax
Community College.
Applications are available from high school
counselors and from the HCC Financial Aid Office. Only one
application needs to be submitted for all of the scholarships
available.
Here are frequently asked questions about HCC
Scholarships:
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Monday 12/17/07 was the Spring 2008 Scholarship
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What grades do I need to qualify?
The criteria varies, but the minimum is a GPA of
2.000. This does not apply to GED graduates.
Are there scholarships for
part-time students?
Yes! A few awards are available for part-time
students. These awards are pro-rated based on the number of hours you
enroll.
How can I increase my chances of
being selected?
There are several things that will increase your
chance of being selected as a scholarship recipient:
- Complete the entire application. Incomplete
applications never make it to the Committee.
- Get good references. References from someone who
has known you on a professional basis (employer, teacher, or
counselor) are best. A recommendation from an HCC employee earns the
highest rating. Do not use recommendations from family members.
- Write a good applicant statement. Describe your
financial need. How committed are you to completing your education?
What are your career goals? Why should you receive a scholarship?
What is the deadline for applying?
Fall Semester deadline is the first
Monday in May of each year.
Spring Semester deadline is the last day of class in December of each
year.
I’m a GED graduate. Can I qualify
for a scholarship?
Yes! In fact, there are several scholarships that are
just for GED graduates.
Are there scholarships for Spring
and Summer?
A limited number of awards are made for the Spring
Semester. No awards are available for the Summer Semester.
Do I have to submit income tax
forms?
No. You must submit these forms to apply for HCC
financial aid but not for a scholarship.
How are recipients selected?
Three members of the Financial Aid Committee will
review your application and score it based on set criteria. The
applicant with the highest average score who meets all of the other
scholarship criteria is selected.
How will I receive the scholarship?
You will receive notification by mail if you are
selected along with a list of the things you must do to receive the
award. Scholarship checks are distributed at registration. Recipients
must present their registration form to verify that they are registered
for the appropriate number of credit hours.
Could I lose my award?
Fall recipients must maintain a specified GPA, attend
the annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony, and maintain the appropriate
number of credit hours to receive their award for the Spring Semester.
How much are the scholarships?
The number and amount of awards change each semester.
Click here for a list.
For a Scholarship Application,
click here.
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For more information,
call 252-536-7234 |
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Student speaker for the Scholarship Awards Ceremony |
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