Student must reside in HCC District and be pursuing a degree in Agriculture or Science. Students must be involved in community and agricultural groups. Academic standing will be a consideration and student must be attending full-time.
Academic Interests: Agriculture, Science
Stephenson County, Carroll County, Ogle County, Jo Daviess County
Women students who will be attending Highland Community College. Resident of Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Ogle or Carroll county with a minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Academic Interests: Any
Jo Daviess County, Stephenson County, Ogle County, Carroll County
Award to be given in the spring semester to a Highland Community College District Student who is pursuing a certificate or a degree in Early Childhood Education or Professional Education.
Academic Interests: Early Childhood Education, Professional Education
Stephenson County, JoDaviess County, Ogle County, Carroll County
Student must live in the HCC District and be pursuing a degree in Civil, Structural, or Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science and be attending full-time. A minimum GPA of a 2.5 is required.
Student must be considered a sophomore and be accepted into the nursing program with preference going to ADN, BS, and MS students. Financial need will be a consideration.
Applications will be accepted from students who have graduated from a home school and are attending HCC full-time and planning on earning an associates degree.
Student must be a resident of Stephenson County and have completed 15 credit hours in general education. A minimum GPA of a 2.75 is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Student must live in the HCC District and be considered a sophomore. Student must also be pursuing a degree in an ag-related field and be a member of the Stephenson County Farm Bureau. Financial need will be a consideration.
Student must be a resident of HCC District and be entering as a full-time freshman majoring in Auto Mechanics/Auto Body. Academic excellence will be the main criterion.
Academic Interests: Auto Mechanics, Auto Body
Stephenson County, Ogle County, Carroll County, Jo Daviess County
Student must be graduating from HCC and have been accepted at a 4-year educational institution with a declared major of elementary education. A minimum GPA of a 2.5 is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: Elementary Education
Stephenson County, Ogle County, Carroll County, Jo Daviess County
For a full or part time student, pursuing a degree in either Social Services/Social Work, Social Sciences, or a general Humanities field - preference in that order. Students must have a GPA or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and be enrolled in a transfer program to a 4-year institution. Preference will be given to a spouse or child or a Veteran or someone currently active. Financial need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: Social Services, Social Work, Social Sciences, Humanities
Betty and Lyle Gillespie Memorial Athletics Scholarship
Student must be attending HCC full-time and be participating on one of HCC's athletic teams. A minimum GPA of a 2.5 is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: Any
Betty and Lyle Gillespie Memorial Business Scholarship
Student must be attending HCC full-time and be pursuing a degree in a business related field. A minimum GPA of a 2.5 is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: Business
Betty and Lyle Gillespie Memorial Computer Science Scholarship
Student must be attending HCC full-time and be pursuing a degree in computer science. A minimum GPA of a 2.5 is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: Computer Science
Betty and Lyle Gillespie Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Student must be attending HCC full-time and be pursuing a degree in Nursing. A minimum GPA of a 2.5 is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: Nursing
Betty and Lyle Gillespie Memorial Upward Bound Scholarship
Student must be attending HCC full-time and be a graduate of the Upward Bound Program. A minimum GPA of a 2.5 is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Student must be attending HCC full-time and be a resident of Lena-Winslow (first preference) then HCC district or Wisconsin. Student must be pursuing a Nursing degree. Financial need will be a consideration.
Student must be a Pearl City or Le-Win High School graduate and be pursuing a degree in Education with an emphasis in the field of science or technology. Student must be attending full-time and have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 is required.
Student must be a sophomore pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education or Professional Education. General Education courses should be completed and the student should be starting their sophomore year.
Academic Interests: Early Childhood Education, Professional Education
Preference to African American females who are active St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church members and their families. A resident of Freeport is prefered. Student must be interested in education, nursing or cosmetology and be attending HCC either full-time or part-time and maintain a minimum of a 2.00 GPA. Financial need will be a consideration.
Student must be enrolled full time and have a declared major in the Business and Technology Division.
Academic Interests: Accounting, Automotive, Computer Technician, Industrial Technology, Agriculture, Business Administration, Cosmetology, Information Systems, Auto Body Repair Technology, Computer Science, Early Childhood Education, Office Technology
Student must be enrolled full-time in the one of the following areas: Art, Music, or Theatre. Academic excellence will be a criterion. A minimum GPA from a High School Student is a 2.5 and a college student 2.75.
Academic Interests: Art, Art Education, Graphic Design, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Music Education, Performance Theatre, Technical Theatre
Student must be enrolled full-time at HCC and be participating in forensics full-time as well. Priority given to students who are willing to compete in public speaking, interpretation, and/or debate. Student must have a minimum GPA of a 2.5.
Student must be full-time and pursuing a degree in the field of Humanities or Social Science. Academic excellence will be the primary criterion. A minimum GPA of a 2.5 is required for High School Students and a 2.75 for college students.
Academic Interests: Communications, English, Foreign Language, History, Journalism, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Speech, and other H/SS curriculum
Student must be full-time and pursuing a degree in the field of Natural Science or Health. Academic excellence will be the primary criterion. A minimum GPA of a 3.0 is required for High School Students. The college GPA of a non-traditional student with 12 or more credit hours will also be considered.
Student must be enrolling full-time in the field of engineering. Academic excellence will be the primary criterion used for determining the winner. A minimum High School GPA of 3.0 is required. The GPA of students with 12 or more college credits will also be considered.
Student must be enrolled full-time and pursuing a degree in and be accepted into the nursing program. First preference is give to an ADN student. The student must be a resident of the HCC district and maintain a minimum GPA of a 3.0.
Academic Interests: Nursing
Stephenson County, Ogle County, Carroll County, Jo Daviess County
Student must live in the HCC District and be a full-time sophomore attending HCC in the fall. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: Any
Stephenson County, Ogle County, Carroll County, Jo Daviess County
Student must be attending HCC full-time and maintain 2.5 GPA. First preference will be given to Forensic student with second consideration going to Math or History majors.
Academic Interests: Forensics, Communication, History, Math
Student must be a resident of Mt. Morris or Ogle County (first preference) then HCC District and be entering as a full-time freshman. Student must be pursuing a 4 year degree and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Financial need will be a consideration.
HCC district, and in financial need. Student must be pursuing a 4-year degree (Liberal Arts preference), 3.0 GPA from high school.
Academic Interests: Any
Ogle County, Stephenson County, Carroll County, Jo Daviess County
Harold Lee Offenheiser Ecology-Biology Scholarship
Student must be pursuing a CNA certificate. First preference will be given to a student interested in geriatrics. Financial need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: CNA
Highland Community College Alumni Association Scholarship
Students must be a full time sophmore. Students must demonstrate involvement in the community, organizational, civic, or volunteer work. Preference will be given to a student residing in the Highland Community College District and is a member of the HCC Alumni Association.
Academic Interests: Any
Stephenson County, Carroll County, Ogle County, Jo Daviess County
Student must be a graduate of Stockton High School and be attending HCC full-time. Academic excellence will be the main criterion and financial need will be a consideration.
Student must be pursuing a Manufacturing/Technical curriculum to include CAD/CAM design, engineering (Architectural and Civil) with preference for building trades. GPA 2.5 GPA is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: Manufacturing & Technology
Stephenson County, Ogle County, Carroll County, Jo Daviess County
Student must be an adult student and live in the HCC District. Involvment in community and civic organizations or volunteer work preferred. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Student must be a graduating High School Senior and live in the HCC District. Involvment in community and civic organizations or volunteer work preferred. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Student must be considered a minority student and live in the HCC District. Involvment in community and civic organizations or volunteer work preferred. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Student must reside in the HCC District and have strong community, organizational, civic, and volunteer involvement. Financial need will be a consideration and a minimum of a 2.0 GPA is required.
Academic Interests: Any
Joseph S. and Bettye J. Mihina Nursing Scholarship
Student must be accepted into the nursing program and be attending HCC full-time. A minimum GPA of a 3.0 is required and financial need will be a consideration.
First preference is given to a student who resides in Cedarville. Otherwise applications will be accepted from students who reside in Stephenson County, and HCC District. A minimum GPA of a 2.75 is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: Any
Stephenson County, Ogle County, Carroll County, Jo Daviess County
Student must be a first generation student in their family pursuing higher education. A minimum high school GPA of 3.0 is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: Any
Lamplighter Chapter of American Business Women Association Scholarship
Must be a female student attending HCC as a sophomore. Student must reside in either Stephenson, Carroll, Ogle, or Jo Daviess county and be attending at least part-time (6 credit hours or more). Student must also have a minimum GPA of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Financial need may be a consideration and student must demonstrate community involvement.
Academic Interests: Any
Stephenson County, Carroll County, Ogle County, JoDaviess County
This is a general scholarship for tuition, fees, or other expenses and consists of a cash award (amount may vary) for full or part-time enrollment at Highland Community College. Financial need will be a consideration.
Student must be pursuing an insurance related career (BS Administration, Computer Science, Math, Secretarial) awarded for academic/general accomplishments.
Academic Interests: Business Administration, Computer Science, Math, Health, Secretarial
Stephenson County, Ogle County, Carroll County, Jo Daviess County
Student must live in Northwestern Illinois with preference given to a gradute of Oregon High School. Student must be int he upper 50% of his/her class with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Academics, financial need and extracurricular achievements will be a consideration.
Student must be a Stephenson County resident majoring in a non-traditional field, i.e.: women in engineering field, men in child-care, single parent household, etc.
Student must be full-time pursuing a career in a Journalism/Communications field. A resident of Stephenson County will be the first preference with second going to HCC District students. Academic excellence will be the main criterion and financial need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: Journalism, Communication
Stephenson County, Ogle County, Carroll County, Jo Daviess County
Student must be full-time and be pursuing an Associate of Science degree in business Administration. First preference will be given to a son or daughter of a Highland graduate. A minimum GPA of a 3.0 is required and financial need will be a consideration.
Student must be a resident of the HCC District and be entering full-time in the fall semester. The student must be pursuing a degree in Agriculture, with special consideration for those in the field of conservation.
Academic Interests: Agriculture
Stephenson County, Ogle County, Carroll County, Jo Daviess County
Student must be a resident of the HCC District and be attending HCC full-time majoring in humanities/social science or a science program. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA must be maintained. Financial need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: Humanities Social Science, Science
Stephenson County, Ogle County, Carroll County, Jo Daviess County
Student must be a graduate of Freeport High School and have participated in at least one varsity sport. Preference will be given to students who are on one of HCC's athletic teams. Student must also plan on attending HCC full-time and be in financial need.
Students must be attending HCC full-time and be pursuing a degree in the English field with second priority given to students majoring in a Humanities or Social Science discipline. A minimum GPA of a 2.5 is required.
Academic Interests: English, Humanities, Social Science
TLC Chapter of American Business Women's Association Scholarship
Must be a non-traditional female student attending either part time or full time. Single parent with dependant child or children. Resident of Stephenson, Carroll, Ogle, or Jo Daviess counties. This award is for academic and general accomplishments, and likeliness to succeed.
Academic Interests: Any
Stephenson County, Carroll County, Ogle County, Jo Daviess County
Full or Part-Time sophomore students studying or entering the Equine Program. HCC District residents, minimum GPA of 2.0 and financial need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: Any
Stephenson County, Jo Daviess County, Ogle County, Carroll County
Student must be full-time and be participating in the HCC Cosmetology programs. Financial Need will be a consideration.
Academic Interests: Cosmetology
Scholarships Found: 87
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to qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, religion,
sex, color, individuals with special needs or national origin.
Applications from qualified individuals, individuals with
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