HCC Foundation

The Haywood Community College Foundation works to aid, strengthen, and further the work and service of Haywood Community College. It assists the College in securing financial support for scholarships, mini-grants, College events, community initiatives, and student and instructor initiatives.

News

“A gift of a scholarship is an investment of hope and goodwill in an individual student and in the economic and social health of this community.”
— Dr. Rose Johnson

2011-2012 Online Scholarship Application

For the first time the 2011-2012 HCC scholarship application is available to complete and submit online through the HCC website. Students are able to complete the application and upload essays and letters of recommendation online, eliminating the need to print out the application on paper. The scholarships available and the criteria for the scholarships are also listed online for students to review. Students can apply at www.haywood.edu/scholarships

Mini Grants Awarded for Fall 2011

$9,250 in mini-grants were awarded for staff and faculty initiatives, student instructional support, student experiential learning, and professional development. Fifteen grants were awarded.

  • A "Problem of the Day" task to strengthen critical thinking, comprehension, problem solving, organizational skills, and unity
  • Fabrication in house of for work tables and wall cabinets for the Professional Crafts-Wood curriculum
  • Two Apple certification tests for Film and Video faculty
  • MacBook to assist in teaching students both online and in class about Mac computers in networking classes
  • Grammar and Life Skills book for ESL students in Adult Basic Education
  • Plaster tools for Professional Crafts department
  • A portable solar concentrator for courses ALT 120 and 220
  • Entry fees for seven first-year Professional Crafts-Fiber students to compete in design competition
  • Cost of producing software application test paid for student who scores highest in Film & Video class
  • Twenty students to join the Society of American Foresters
  • Weekend field trip for twelve Professional Crafts students to attend annual international sculpture objects and functional art exposition in Chicago
  • An all-expenses paid trip to the Association of Writers and Writing Programs conference in Spring 2012 for two students selected from a campus-wide writing contest
  • Prizes for the HCC student, staff, faculty, board members, and alumni photo contest
  • Materials for twenty-five students to compete in Cradle of Forestry event in October
  • Three students to attend the Region 5 meeting of Lambda Alpha Epsilon in Atlanta
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