Since its establishment over three decades ago, the HCC Foundation has worked in partnership with the College to provide scholarships and financial assistance to individuals from the Greater Bridgeport area who have the desire to learn and the determination to build a better life.
Scholarships are vital for many low-income students and often represent their only entry point into higher education. HCC Foundation scholarships continue to make a positive impact on students and the community by
providing access to a good quality education for students who do not have the financial resources to pay for that education
sustaining a diverse population of student enrollment, and
developing a better-trained workforce that contributes to the region’s economy.
The Scholarship Program prioritizes its support for students who have demonstrated a need for financial assistance. Other considerations include academic achievement, and school and community involvement. Tuition, fees, and textbooks are the eligible expenses covered by scholarships which are awarded through a competitive application and review process throughout the academic year, including the fall, winter, spring, and summer semesters. HCC scholarships are “last dollar”, and all federal Pell Grants or college aid is applied before HCC Foundation scholarships.
Scholarships benefitted over 400 students over the past three years with $400,000+ in awards.
Average age - 29
Average GPA – 3.33
Average earned credits - 41
A Scholarship Committee comprised of HCC alumni, faculty and staff, Foundation Board members and community members review and score each student application. Three reviews are required for each application. Thank you to the following committee members:
Laurie Giles-Shipp, Committee Chair Thomas E Clements Jennifer Cutrali Paul DosSantos Scott Empric Joel Pleban
Rebecca Samberg Orlando Soto Mary Ann Valovcin Victor Velez Janet Yarrow
Student scholarships are made possible with support from the following funds.
The Bryant Family Scholarship Carstensen Memorial Foundation The Delaney Memorial Foundation Frederick A. DeLuca Vocational Scholarships Gene Haas Scholarship Dr. Janis M. Hadley Scholarship Klein College Connections Pathway Scholarships Klein Family Foundation Fund Adam J. Lewis Academy Scholarship The Mellen Foundation Mercy Learning Center “Mothers Advantage” Near and Far Aid Scholarships Patriot Bank Scholarships Elizabeth M. Pfriem Fund Reynolds + Rowella Scholarships Karen D. Torres Memorial Scholarship Werth Fund for the Housatonic Museum of Art
The HCC Foundation expands access to quality, affordable higher education and works closely with the college to enhance the learning experience and workforce development education and training of students.As a 501 (c)3 tax exempt organization, its mission is to solicit, secure and manage contributions from the private sector through philanthropic individuals, corporations and foundations for the benefit of Housatonic Community College.
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The HCC Foundation works to ensure every student knows the support and generosity of the community—a community that believes in them and is committed to equipping them with resources to attain their educational goals.
Location: 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport Phone: 203.332.5078 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.