Albert J. and Rita E. Eichholzer Scholarship
$250 for an incoming freshman in the Radio-Television Broadcasting program. Emphasis on academics and financial need.
Scholarships
Selection of recipients is made by the HCCC Scholarship Committee and other affiliated groups where specified in agreements with the College Foundation. Students must complete applications by the deadline to be considered. Descriptions below are partial; complete requirements for each scholarship listed can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.
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This is not a complete listing of all scholarships, for a complete listing, please visit our Financial Aid Office.
Applegate, Bea & Pliny Memorial
Incoming freshman from Ilion High School. Winner is selected by Ilion High School.
Asselta Scholarship
Awards given to Accounting majors.
Bill & Joan McEvilly Memorial Endowment
Awards provided to students in the Radio-Television Broadcasting curriculum.
Cogar Foundation Scholarships
Five scholarships to freshmen who are graduates of Herkimer and Oneida County high schools and residents of one of those counties.
Constantine Panarites and Mary Panarites-Gaspar Scholarship
A minimum award of $250 to a full-time student pursuing a degree in American History with the intention of teaching.
Cosentino Fund Scholarships
Annual awards to students attending HCCC from the Mountt Markham Central School District.
Cristman Scholarship Fund
Awards to full-time freshmen students for use in the second year of study at HCCC.
Dana Lynn Castronovo Scholarship
Two awards for Travel and Tourism, one each to a freshman and a graduating senior. Based on extra-curricular service and a dedicated effort to do well.
D’Arcangelo & Co., CPA’s Accounting Scholarship
Awarded to a freshman accounting major with the highest first year GPA for use in the following academic year.
Donald J. Mitchell Family Scholarships
Awarded to freshmen from Congressman (Ret.) Mitchell’s district constituency to be used in the second year of study at HCCC. Based on demonstrated high school leadership and active involvement in the community. Academic promise is considered.
Foundation Tuition Scholarship Program
Full first-year, half second-year guaranteed tuition reimbursement awarded to students graduating in the top 15% of their high school class. Student must reside in and graduate from a high school located in Herkimer County. Use must begin the semester immediately following high school graduation. Renewable contingent upon maintaining eligibility. Further information may be obtained from HCCC Financial Aid or Herkimer County high school guidance offices.
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Grace McLaughlin Scholarships
$500 awards to non-traditional students, preferably single parents. Based on academic performance, community and/or college service, and financial need.
Herkimer County American Legion Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time student resident of Herkimer County completing one year of study at HCCC and showing promise of completing an associate degree program. Student’s actions should demonstrate a belief in the aims of the American Legion.
Hill Family Scholarship
Awarded to a second semester student to continue the second year at HCCC. Based on academic performance and college contributions.
Joan Johnston Memorial Scholarship
Annual award to an incoming freshman in Radio-Television Broadcasting, based on academic performance and financial need.
Joseph P. DeLorenzo Scholarship
$250 award given to a current student or graduating senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, who shows leadership and humanitarian interests and displays kindness and compassion.
Kathleen Gallagher Memorial Scholarship
Annual award to a graduating senior studying Travel & Tourism. Based on academic achievement and financial need.
Lou Ambers Scholarship
Up to $500 awarded to a student based on academic performance.
M&T Bank Scholarship
Award to an incoming freshman or returning senior in a business related major. Must be a graduate of a Herkimer or Oneida County high school. Preference based on financial need.
Margaret T. Quackenbush Scholarship
One award up to $3,400 to a graduating senior transferring to a baccalaureate program.
Nicolas Paslow Memorial Scholarship
A $250 award to an incoming freshman student who is a graduate of the Herkimer County BOCES Career/Technical Education program. Must demonstrate financial need and academic promise.
NYS Federation of Home Bureaus Scholarships
Four awards: in honor of Kay Cookinham to a student in the Physical Therapist Assistant program; in memory of Windecker-Sharo-Bray to a Computer Science major; in honor of Ardythe Heiser to an Accounting or Computer Science student; and one award to a student studying in the Early Childhood program. Awarded by a committee of local Home Bureaus membership from candidates presented by the HCCC Financial Aid Office.
Patty Gallagher Memorial Scholarship
$150 award given to a student who may have encountered family illness or parental loss and have financial need. 3.0 GPA or higher.
Polish Community Home, Inc. Scholarship
$500 award to a Herkimer County resident demonstrating financial need.
Randall D. Button Memorial Scholarship
$100 award to a Herkimer County resident. Preference given to an incoming student studying in the Small Business Management Certificate program.
Richard Karpen, Jr., Memorial Fund Scholarship
$500 award to a graduating senior science student. Must be transferring to a baccalaureate program. Preference given to Herkimer High School graduate.
Rocco & Rose Fiato Family Scholarship
A $500 award to a Small Business Management student.
Sharon Hughes Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a female senior at a Herkimer County high school. Based on school and/or community activity. Must be used for full-time attendance at HCCC. Renewal for senior year. Contact HCCC Financial Aid or county high school guidance offices for more information.
Universalist Society of Herkimer Scholarships
$500 awarded to freshmen entering “helping professions.” Preference to Herkimer High School graduates. Recipient must be a Herkimer County high school graduate. Based primarily on academic excellence and financial need.
Utica National Insurance Group Scholarships
$500 award to full-time students with GPA of 3.25 or higher. Preference to children of Utica National employees.
Wayne Tayler Memorial Scholarship
$150 annual award given to a deserving student.
Wesley P. Small Scholarship
A $500 award to a graduating senior enrolled in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities.
William F. Dillenbeck Assoc. of Town & Village Superintendents of Hwys of Herk County Scholarship
$250 awarded to a Herkimer County high school graduate. Preference given to highway employees’ immediate family members. Available to incoming freshman.
Williams Family Scholarship
A $500 award given to an incoming freshman student enrolled in a Business: Accounting degree program.