New or current students who want to apply for a Hinds Community College Foundation Scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year have until March 1, 2014, to turn in their complete application packets.
About 85 percent of students at Hinds receive financial aid of some kind. Through the generosity of donors, the Hinds Community College Foundation awards scholarships to nearly 500 students each year. The application process for Foundation Scholarships is easy. Students can access the required forms on the college web site at www.hindscc.edu/DFSA.
Students must submit the following documents by March 1 to be considered for a Hinds Community College Foundation Scholarship:
- An application for admission to Hinds Community College. This application is available on the website at www.hindscc.edu.
- An application for Foundation Scholarships that includes a summary of why the applicant feels he/she should be considered for a scholarship, a list of achievements and a brief statement of any special financial needs. Also submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is preferred but not required.
- High school and/or college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for scholarship purposes. Transcripts must demonstrate a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 in order to be considered.
- A copy of their ACT scores, if not posted on the high school transcript, or GED scores, if applicable.
- Three recommendations from individuals (i.e. – school, church, community/civic organizations or work). Students must use the recommendation form available on the website at www.hindscc.edu/DFSA. It is the student’s responsibility to provide copies of the form to the individuals who are providing their recommendations and to have those submitted by the March 1 deadline.
The Hinds Community College Foundation manages nearly 300 scholarship funds. The Foundation awards more than 500 student scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,160.
Another scholarship opportunity for high school seniors is the ACT scholarship. ACT scholarships range from $1,000-$3,000 per semester. Students who attend Hinds as their first college after high school graduation will automatically receive an ACT scholarships if they have a 21 or above on the ACT. Eligible recipients must also be a Mississippi resident. For more information about the ACT scholarship, please visit www.hindscc.edu/financialaid.
Students may contact Marie Smith, Hinds Community College Recruiter/Scholarship Coordinator, at 601.857.3744 or scholarships@hindscc.edu for information related to applying for Foundation scholarships.
Persons interested in providing scholarships may contact Betty Caraway, Donor Relations Coordinator for the Foundation, at 601.857.3800.