HCC Foundation Scholarship
Generous donors to the HCC Foundation help make these scholarships possible for students. Scholarships are typically awarded for one academic year or term (fall and spring; or spring only), unless otherwise noted. HCC Foundation scholarships are intended for students who will be degree-seeking during the term(s) for which the scholarship applies.
State Scholarships
Bright Futures Scholarships are merit-based and awarded to eligible high school graduates. Students must apply for this scholarship while still in high school. Be sure to enter HCC's Bright Futures code: 292
Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant
Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans
TRIO Student Support Services Scholarships
Institutional Scholarships
HCC Institutional Need and Incentive-Based Scholarships do not have to be repaid and are usually awarded on a competitive basis with scholastic achievement, and financial need as the main determinants.
Art Scholarship: Students receive institutional scholarships for their participation in the college’s Arts, Publications, Drama, Dance, Music, and Student Support Services programs.
Board of Trustees Scholarship: Covers 12 credit hours per term for three consecutive academic years (fall and spring semesters only) up to a maximum of 72 credit hours (minus any college credits earned prior to receiving the scholarship or credits taken other than fall and spring semesters). This scholarship includes $400 for textbooks and supplies from the HCC bookstores.
Child Care Scholarship: The Child Care Scholarship is an award intended to assist students with the costs of childcare, either on or off campus.
Collegiate 100 Scholarship: Students receive institutional scholarships for their participation in the college’s Arts, Publications, Drama, Dance, Music, and Student Support Services programs.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) scholarship through Sunshine Health: https://www.tampatraining.com/sunshine-health-works/
The Sunshine Health Works Scholarship to assist individuals seeking to become a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide. The scholarship covers 90% of the cost associated with the CNA course. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide educational opportunities in entry-level medical disciplines that result in nationally accredited certifications and job placement assistance.
Dance: Students can apply for and receive scholarships in dance for talent, academic achievement, service and leadership while participating in the HCC Dance Department.
Disabled Students Scholarship: Awarded to students with disabilities and registered with the disabilities office.
Hillsborough County IT Scholarship: https://www.tampatraining.com/hcfl-it-cert/
The IT Certification Scholarship Program covers 100% of the cost associated with the approved courses in CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Certified Cloud Professional. Funding for this program is limited. Please only complete the application if you meet the minimum eligibility criteria.
Honors Program Foundation Scholarship: Awards up to $750 per semester for tuition only. Scholarships are typically awarded for one academic semester (fall or spring), unless otherwise noted. Recipients must reapply for each semester.
Music Scholarship: Music Scholarships are merit-based. Students must be enrolled in a full slate of music courses including theory/aural skills, lessons and ensemble. Additionally, consideration is given to the student’s overall contribution to the music department through performances, activity in the HCC Music Club, and general attitude and work ethic.
Open Door Scholarship Program: The Open Door program provides partial or full scholarships (based on employment status and financial need to students completing targeted non-credit industry credential-based courses at HCC. The goal of the program is to address the gap between the skills needed by workers in the state and the skills of the available workforce in the state.
Presidential Scholarship: Covers 12 credit hours per term for three consecutive academic years (fall and spring semesters only) up to a maximum of 72 credit hours (minus any college credits earned prior to receiving the scholarship or credits taken other than fall and spring semesters). This scholarship includes $400 for textbooks and supplies from the HCC bookstores.
Presidential Honors Scholarship: Covers 12 credit hours per term for three consecutive academic years (fall and spring semesters only) up to a maximum of 72 credit hours (minus any college credits earned prior to receiving the scholarship or credits taken other than fall and spring semesters). This scholarship includes $400 for textbooks and supplies from the HCC bookstores.
Publications Scholarship: Students receive institutional scholarships for their participation in the college’s Arts, Publications, Drama, Dance, Music, and Student Support Services programs.
Theatre Scholarship: Students receive institutional scholarships for their participation in the college’s Arts, Publications, Theatre, Dance, Music, and Student Support Services programs.
Theatre: Students can apply for and receive scholarships in theatre for talent, academic achievement, service and leadership while participating in the HCC Theatre Department.