HOWARD COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS - BIG SPRING CAMPUS

The following is a partial list of scholarships available for Howard College students attending the Big Spring campus. Applications are available in the Student Assistance Center at Howard College and must be completed and returned to that office.

Most scholarships require motivation to succeed in college and acceptable grades/scores on high school transcripts and ACT/SAT.  Most scholarship programs also require full-time attendance.  Students interested in other financial aid, i.e. Pell Grant, Work Study, and Student Loans, must complete the federal financial aid application process (FAFSA).

ADAM ANDREWS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded to a deserving Forsan High School graduate who demonstrates outstanding leadership and good moral character.

ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS - Scholarships are available in men's and women's basketball, baseball, rodeo, softball, and athletic trainer. The student should make application directly to the coach in the individual athletic area.

*ATMOS ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP - This scholarship is available to ATMOS customers who wish to pursue a career in culinary or fine arts, agriculture, geology, engineering, business, or drafting.  Applicants must reside in Howard, Glasscock, Martin, Scurry, Dawson, Gaines, Terry, Yoakum, Midland, or Ector counties.  Recipient must maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA. A separate application is required and available in the Howard College Student Assistance Center.     

JACK BARBER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Established to aid worthy and needy baseball athletes with outstanding leadership and academic ability.

JOHN BAYNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Established to assist worthy students majoring in the field of psychology.

*BIG SPRING CHICANO GOLF ASSOCIATION* - Awarded to assist needy and deserving Howard County residents with the desire to achieve academically and professionally.  Applications may be obtained from the high school counselors' offices, the Student Assistance Center at Howard College, or from any association member.

A separate application is required and may be obtained in the Big Spring High School Counselor’s office or from any association member.

BIG SPRING HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ‘65 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded annually to a graduating senior at Big Spring High School.   Preference is given to students whose relative is a member of the BSHS Class of 1965.

EVERETT BLACKBURN ATHLETIC TRAINER SCHOLARSHIP - Scholarships are awarded annually to aid a student interested in athletic training or sports medicine.

CARRIE CARNAHAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Established to assist a deserving graduating senior of Coahoma High School majoring in nursing at Howard College.

*COAHOMA LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP* - Awarded to a graduating senior at Coahoma High School. Applications are available from the Counselor’s office at Coahoma High School.

TATIA COLVIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Established to assist a worthy student graduating from Big Spring High School and studying theatre at Howard College.

DAVID COUNTS HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP - Criteria pending.

ROBERT DUNCAN HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP - Criteria pending.

ETLD SCHOLARSHIP - Established to assist a deserving student who demonstrates the potential to achieve college and career goals.  Preference is given to applicants who are graduates of Big Spring High School or Forsan High School, majoring in English, History, or Political Science.

SCOTT AND GINGER GRIFFIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Student must be enrolled full-time on the HC campus and maintain a 2.0 GPA.  Student must be disabled or the parent of a disabled child as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

*MARIE HALL SCHOLARSHIP* - Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and who have graduated from or maintained residence in Howard or surrounding counties.  Detailed eligibility criteria are included on the separate application that may be obtained from the Howard College Student Assistance Center.

W.B. HARDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded annually to a deserving vocational/technical degree student with good moral character and ability to achieve college and career goals.

*DR. PRESTON AND ELIZABETH BADGETT HARRISON ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded to Howard County resident who plans on or is enrolled full time at Howard College Big Spring.  Application may be obtained from the Howard College Student Assistance Center.

ALICE HAYNES BIG SPRING ROTARY CLUB DENTAL HYGIENE SCHOLARSHIP - Established to aid worthy students who demonstrate financial need.  Must be a second year Dental Hygiene student.

ALICE B. HAYNES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Established to assist students enrolled (or accepted) in the Dental Hygiene program.

TROY M. HOGUE LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP - Established to aid students majoring in law enforcement.  Must demonstrate good academic achievement and good moral character.

 HOWARD COLLEGE HONORS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Given annually to the top 10% scholastic graduates in the area high schools as certified by the high school principals. These awards are to be used for the first two semesters immediately after high school graduation. Presentations of scholarships are made at end‑of‑year high school assemblies and graduation exercises.

*HOWARD COLLEGE CHEERLEADERS - Given to selected students based on grade point average and audition. Students must complete the HCJCD Application and contact the Director of Student Activities for separate application and tryout information.

HOWARD COLLEGE DIPLOMATS - Scholarships available on the Big Spring, San Angelo and SWCID campuses.

Awarded to selected students based on interview and participation in academic and extra-curricular activities.

* HOWARD COLLEGE INTRAMURALS - Given to selected students based on interview and application. Students must complete the HCJCD Application and contact the Director of Student Activities for a separate application and tryout information.

HOWARD COUNTY GRADUATES SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded annually to a Howard County graduating senior in the top 10% of their class.

JOHNNY JOHANSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Sponsored by the Big Spring Council of Garden Clubs to be awarded to an Agriculture/Plant Science major.

*KIWANIS CLUB OF BIG SPRING SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded annually to a Big Spring High School Key Club member who plans to enroll at Howard College. Applications are available from the BSHS Key Club sponsor.

MARY JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP - Students must demonstrate good moral character, must be enrolled full-time on the Howard College-Big Spring campus and maintain a 2.5 GPA.  Preference will be given to graduates from a Mitchell County High School (Colorado City, Loraine, Westbrook).

KEATING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded to Howard County High School seniors selected by faculty and administration at each school. 

WENDELL LAWRENCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Established to aid worthy and needy Howard County students with outstanding leadership and academic ability. Must be a full‑time student.

RED AND ROBBIE LEWIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Established to aid students with high potential in the field of math/science. Must be a full‑time student to be eligible for consideration.

*POLLY MAYS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Established to recognize and award annually to deserving Howard County resident majoring in history. Scholarship are available for full or part-time students.  A separate application and essay are required.

ALBERT AND KATHERINE McNALLEN SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded annually to a student graduating from a high school in Howard County, Texas and interested in the performing arts program.

J.D. and MATTIE MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Established to assist deserving Howard County high school graduates who demonstrate academic achievement and good moral character. Students must have graduated within the past two years. Preference is given to Coahoma High School graduates.

DIANA CURRIE NICHOLS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded annually to assist a student accepted into the nursing program at Howard College Big Spring campus.

PERMIAN HONOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Awarded annually to area high school graduates who are in the top percentile of their graduating class and who have scored highest on the ACT or SAT. These scholarships are made for up to four years if satisfactory progress is maintained and if the student remains in a college in the Permian Basin.  Applications are available ONLY through the Permian Basin Honor Scholarship Foundation.

FLORENCE READ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Established to assist worthy Howard County students with an interest in agriculture.

MOVELDA RHINE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded annually to a Big Spring campus student pursuing an Associate Degree in Business.

ZULA RHODES 4-H AND AG SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded annually to a deserving student majoring in agriculture.

DORA ROBERTS DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS - Scholarships of are available to students interested in completing a certificate or an associate degree at Howard College. Students must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA.

DORA ROBERTS PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS - Scholarships are available to students who wish to participate in various performing groups. These scholarships include art, band/choir, theatre, Thistles, and Livestock Judging Team.  Students MUST indicate which scholarship they are applying for on the application.

*CHARLES, LELA AND MARY SLOUGH SCHOLARSHIP  - Separate applications for this scholarship are available in the Student Assistance Center and must be submitted to the donor.  Specific criteria and eligibility are detailed on the application.

*SONIC/KBST SCHOLARSHIP - Scholarships are awarded annually to deserving Howard County graduating seniors. A separate application and essay is required. Applications may be obtained from the Student Assistance Center or high school counselors offices.

JOHN STOWERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded to a deserving Howard County resident majoring in Law Enforcement at Howard College Big Spring Campus.

ANN GARRETT TURNER SCHOLARSHIP - Established to assist students with the cost of residential hall living.

C.D. AND RUBY HELEN TURNER MEMORIAL FUND - Student must be enrolled at least part-time on the HC campus and maintain 2.0 GPA.  Preference will be given to HC service area students.

VALEDICTORY/SALUTATORIAN SCHOLARSHIP - The HCJCD Board of Trustees offers tuition scholarships to each student certified to be valedictorian of a graduating class of an accredited high school in Texas. This scholarship must be claimed for the Fall semester following Spring graduation from high school. In order to be eligible for the valedictory scholarship, the applicant's name must be on file with the Texas Education Agency, Austin, Texas.  Scholarships in the amount of $600 per year are offered to each student certified to be salutatorian of a graduating class at an accredited high school in Texas.

WOODMEN OF THE WORLD SCHOLARSHIP - Established to assist deserving students attending the Big Spring campus.  Preference is given to students whose relatives are members of the fraternal organization.

JEB WORTHY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP - Established to assist deserving students accepted into the Howard College vocational or registered nursing program. 

LOUISE WORTHY, MD CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP - Established to assist Howard College students with child care at Howard Cottage.

MARTHA SLAGLE YOUNGMAN SCHOLARSHIP IN NURSING-BIG SPRING CAMPUS - This scholarship is awarded annually to a student accepted or enrolled in the Accelerated RN program at Howard College.  Students should make application in the Student Assistant Center at Howard College.

*Scholarships indicated with an asterisk will require a separate application.