Scholarship Application

Welcome to the Hawkeye Community College scholarship application! Let us help you meet your educational needs!

Submit an application for consideration for Hawkeye Community College Scholarships. Your application will remain on file as long as you are consecutively registered for fall and spring semesters.

To submit a scholarship application, please choose one of the following:

Complete the online scholarship application OR
Download, print, complete, and return the Hawkeye Community College Scholarship Application as specified on the application.

Available Scholarships

A complete listing of Hawkeye scholarships is available in the Financial Aid Office in the Hawkeye Center or you can view the Online Scholarship Listing.

Other areas of awards include:

Joe Nelson - Engineered Products Co. Scholarship

Learn what you will need to include in your personal statement on your application to apply for the Joe Nelson - Engineered Products Scholarship
Sunshine Grant

Application and award through the Martin Luther King Center.
TRiO Grant
Application and award through Institutional Planning and Instructional Services.

Scholarship Application Due Dates —

Fall Awards — Scholarship application must be received by April 1. Must be registered for classes by May 1 to be eligible. If you are scheduled to register after May 1, please call the foundation office at 319 296-4002 to provide your registration date.
Spring Awards — Scholarship application must be received by November 1. Must be registered for classes by December 1 to be eligible.
New Students — High school graduating seniors must have applied and been accepted for admission by April 1 to be eligible for the new student scholarship

Scholarship Application Guidelines

Notification & Publicity

Recipients will be notified by mail by June 30, for fall scholarships, and December 30, for spring scholarships. Recipients must consent to publicity related to the scholarship awarded.

Awarding

Awards will be credited to the student’s Hawkeye bill. If awards exceed the bill, a check will be issued by the Business Office.

Scholarships

You will be considered for all scholarships where you meet the criteria from this single application. You do not have to apply for each individual scholarship.

General Criteria

Hawkeye Community College scholarships are based, in general, on cumulative grade point average, credits carried, and financial need. Other specific criteria may be designated by the scholarship donor.

Specific Criteria

There are some specific criteria for scholarships listed on the application. Please check those that apply to you and include the nature of each in your personal statement.

Equal Opportunity

Hawkeye Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, activities, admission procedures, or employment practices. Students, prospective students, employees, or applicants for employment alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator, Human Resource Services, Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015.

For additional information, contact the Financial Aid Office at (319)296-4020 or finaid@hawkeyecollege.edu