Scholarships

The following is a partial list of scholarships available for Howard College students. Deadlines to apply for these scholarships may differ. It is the student's responsibility to obtain, complete, and submit applications by the appropriate deadline. Basic eligibility for most scholarships require that a student must have potential to achieve as evidenced by scholastic standing of acceptable grades on high school records and on a national standardized college entrance exam such as the ACT or SAT examinations. Most scholarship programs also require a student to be attending college on a full-time basis. Some of the aid is based on financial need criteria. Use the Howard County Junior College District Application for Scholarship to apply for all scholarships listed with the exception of those indicated with an asterisk (*).

• 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, softball, rodeo and athletic trainer. The student must complete the HC Scholarship Application and contact the coach in the individual athletic area for tryout information.
• *ATMOS 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 2.5 GPA. A separate application is required and available in the Howard College Student Assistance Center.
• SHERRIE BAIRD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - SWCID
  Awarded to a deserving full-time SWCID student with good moral character and a desire to succeed in college. Student must be a Texas resident with preference given to a Howard County resident.
• 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 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
  Scholarships are available to Big Spring area graduates interested in the field of athletic training.
• *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 HC, or from any associaton 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.
• J.T. AND DOROTHY CLEMENTS SCHOLARSHIP
  Sudent must be enrolled full-time on the HC campus majoring in an academic degree plan and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
• *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 to study theater at Howard College.
• DAVID COUNTS HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP
  Criteria pending.
• *MARILYN CRADDOCK SCHOLARSHIP - SAN ANGELO
  National competition to be awarded to Medical Transcription students sponsored by the American Association for Medical Transcriptionists (AAMT). Contact the Health Information Technology Program Director on the Howard College-San Angelo campus for an application and additional information.
• 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.
• FORE SCHOLARSHIP - SAN ANGELO
  National competition to be awarded to Health Information Technology and Administration students sponsored by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Contact the Health Information Technology Program Director on the Howard College-San Angelo campus for an application and additional information.
• 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 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 to enroll 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 HAYNES BIG SPRING ROTARY CLUB DENTAL LAB TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP - SWCID
  This scholarship is awarded annually to a student exhibiting good moral character and motivation to complete college and career goals. Students must be enrolled full-time in Dental Lab Technology and maintain a GPA of 2.5.
• 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.
• 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. Presentation of scholarships are made at endof- 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 Scholarship Application and contact the Director of Student Activities for a separate application and tryout information.
• HOWARD COLLEGE/SWCID DIPLOMATS - BIG SPRING, SAN ANGELO, SWCID
  Given 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 HC Application and contact the Director of Student Activities for a separate application.
• 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.
• 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).
• FRANK JUNELL HEALTH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP - SAN ANGELO
  A merit scholarship awarded to a full-time allied health student on the San Angelo campus. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• KEATING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
  Awarded to Howard County high school seniors selected by faculty and administration at each school.
• 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.
• WENDELL LAWRENCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
  Established to aid worthy and needy Howard County students with outstanding leadership and academic ability. Must be a fulltime 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.
• ANN MADDOX MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - SAN ANGELO
  Awarded to Howard College San Angelo Campus Health Information Technology students by Concho Valley Health Information Management Association (CVHIMA). Please contact the Program Director of Health Information Technology on the Howard College San Angelo campus for application and additional information.
• P. W. MALONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - BIG SPRING, SWCID
  Student must be enrolled full-time on the HC or SWCID campuses and must maintain a 2.5 GPA. Student will be supported for two years if all criteria are met.
• *POLLY MAYS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
  Established to recognize and award annually to a deserving Howard County resident majoring in history. Scholarships are available for full-time 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 and interested in the performing arts.
• 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 deserving 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 Honor Scholarship Foundation.
• ADRIAN AND MARY RANDLE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
  Established to aid students with outstanding leadership and academic ability. Must be a full-time student.
• 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 deserving students majoring in agriculture.
• DORA ROBERTS DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
  Scholarships are available to aid students interested in completing a certificate or an associate degree at Howard College-Big Spring. Students must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
• DORA ROBERTS PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP
  Scholarships are available to students who wish to participate in various performing groups. These scholarships include band/ choir, art, theater, and Livestock Judging Team. Students must indicate which scholarship they are applying for on the application.
• *CHARLES, LELA AND MARY SLOUGH SCHOLARSHIP
  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
  Awarded annually to Howard County graduating seniors. A separate application and essay are required. Applications for this scholarship are available in the Student Assistance Center or high school counselor offices.
• SWCID FEST SCHOLARSHIP - SWCID
  Awarded annually to a new full-time SWCID freshman exhibiting good moral character and motivation to complete college and career goals. Student must have limited financial support.
• JOHN STOWERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
  Awarded to a deserving Howard County resident majoring in Law Enforcement at Howard College, Big Spring campus.
• TEXAS HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP - SAN ANGELO
  Statewide competition to be awarded to one Health Information Technology and one Health Information Administration student within the State of Texas sponsored by the Texas Health Information Management Association (TxHIMA). Contact the Health Information Technology Program Director on the Howard College-San Angelo campus for an application and additional information.
• TEXAS NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
  A limited number of scholarships are available each year through the State of Texas. The Dean of Nursing makes nominations for nursing students in July each year.
• ANN GARRETT TURNER SCHOLARSHIP
  Established to assist students with the cost of residential hall living.
• C.D. AND RUBY 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.
• UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION SCHOLARSHIP
  Awarded to a deserving Howard County high school graduating senior. Must be enrolled at Howard College, Big Spring campus and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to Transportation Union and Auxiliary dependents.
• VALEDICTORIAN/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 valedictorian 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.
• WOLSLAGER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - SAN ANGELO
  The scholarship is awarded to a full-time student at Howard College attending the San Angelo campus. Student must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to students graduating from a high school within Tom Green, Concho, Irion, Sterling, Runnels, Brown, McCulloch, Coke, Mills, Crockett, and Schleicher counties.
• WOODMEN OF THE WORLD SCHOLARSHIP
  Established to assist deserving students attending the Big Spring campus. Preference is given to students whose relative(s) is a member of the fraternal organization.
• JEB WORTHY SCHOLARSHIP
  Awarded annually to a deserving student majoring in nursing.
• LOUISE WORTHY, MD CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP
  Established to assist Howard College students with child care at Howard Cottage.
• MARTH SLAGLE YOUNGMAN SCHOLARSHIP IN NURSING-BIG SPRING
  Awarded annually to a student accepted or enrolled in the accelerated RN program.