HOWARD COLLEGE
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Applicant Name
Permanent Mailing Address
Home Telephone (Area Code + #)
Cell Telephone (Area Code + #)
Email Address
Social Security Number
Howard College Campus You Plan To Attend: (This must be marked or your application will not be considered)
Big Spring San Angelo Lamesa SWCD
Application Deadlines:
April 1
st
: Priority Consideration for Fall Semester or Academic Year (April 15
th
for 2020)
July 1
st
: Final Consideration for Fall Semester or Academic Year
November 1
st
: Consideration for Spring Semester
Howard College continues to take scholarship applications throughout the academic year; however,
students should meet the priority deadline each year to ensure consideration for all eligible scholarships.
Please note that some scholarships are contingent upon funding and may be awarded outside of application
deadlines.
Note: Only completed applications will be considered. You must submit the entire application package,
including the personal essay and transcripts, to be considered for Howard College scholarships. If you are a
current Howard College student applying for scholarships, our staff will pull your transcripts from the
registrar’s office. All other applicants must include their transcripts with the application.
By completing this application, you will be considered for all general Howard College scholarships which you
are eligible to receive. Departmental/performance scholarship categories must be marked if you desire to
apply for consideration. The department/performance scholarships may require additional interviews or
auditions in order for the student to be considered. You will be contacted separately by the appropriate
Howard College staff/faculty if further action is needed.
Please type or print clearly and complete all applicable information requested on this application.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all necessary documents as soon as possible to assure that a
last minute delay will not preclude consideration for a scholarship award.
Applicant Name
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1. HOWARD COLLEGE ADMISSION INFORMATION
Are you a current Howard College student? (not dual credit) Yes No
IF YES, complete the following:
What is your current enrollment status? Full-time (12 or more semester hours)
Part-time (6-11 semester hours)
What will be your classification during the scholarship award period for which you are applying?
Freshman (0-29 hours) Sophomore (30-59 hours) Other (60+ hours)
What is your major field of study?
Are you in or applying for a health professions program? Yes No
If Yes, which one?
IF NO, complete the following:
Have you applied for admission to Howard College? Yes No
What semester do you plan to enroll at Howard College? List semester and year:
What will be your classification during the scholarship award period for which you are applying?
Freshman (0-29 hours) Sophomore (30-59 hours) Other (60+ hours)
What will be your enrollment status? Full-time (12 or more semester hours)
Part-time (6-11 semester hours)
What is your major field of study?
Are you in or applying for a health professions program? Yes No
If Yes, which one?
2. EDUCATION INFORMATION (high school information for first time in college and dual credit students only)
High School Name:
Address: City/State: Zip:
Date of High School Graduation or G.E.D.: Class Rank: GPA:
Have you taken the SAT/ACT? If yes, scores: ACT SAT
Please list awards, honors, offices, and organizations in which you are involved at the high school level:
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3. COLLEGE ACTIVITIES PROFILE (for non-dual credit college students only)
Name of most recent college attended:
Classification: College GPA: Number of Hours Completed:
Please list awards, honors, offices, and organizations in which you are involved at the college level:
4. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Some scholarships are designated for first generation college students. To be considered for these
scholarships, you are required to complete this section.
Father’s education level: Mother’s education level:
5. DEPARTMENT/PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP DESIGNATION (Big Spring Campus ONLY)
I am interested in being considered for the following department/performance scholarship opportunities. I
understand that an additional interview/audition may be required. (Mark all opportunities of interest)
Band Choir Theater Dance
Cheerleading Resident Assistant
Marketing
Howard College Diplomat
Agriculture/Livestock Judging
To be considered for athletic scholarships in men’s and women’s basketball, softball, baseball, or men’s and
women’s rodeo, please visit our athletic website at www.hchawk.com for further information and contacts.
6. PERSONAL ESSAY
To better evaluate your scholarship application, Howard College requires you to compose an essay about
yourself. This essay will be utilized to determine your eligibility for scholarships with specific eligibility criteria
as well as evaluate your special circumstances and goals for your education. Your essay should explain why
you are a good candidate to receive a scholarship and should discuss your interests, your accomplishments, as
well as your future plans and goals. If you meet any specific eligibility criteria for a scholarship as outlined in
the scholarship descriptions, please indicate this in your essay. Typed or computer-generated essays are
preferred; however, legible written essays will be accepted. Please limit your essay to one page (but no less
than one half page) and include your first and last name in the heading.
Dental Hygiene
Nursing
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7. STUDENT CERTIFICATION
My signature below certifies that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the
best of my knowledge. I authorize the Howard College financial aid department to release any information
contained in this application to Howard College departments for consideration of scholarship eligibility.
Signature: Date:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Date application received:
Student HC ID:
Student SS# (last 4):
Scholarships Awarded:
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