2009-2010 PCCC Scholarships - deadline extended to May 1

PCCC has made a bunch of scholarships available again this year. The deadline to apply is April 2nd MAY 1, 2009 at 4:30 PM. You can get applications in the Center for Student Success (Paterson) or the main offices in Wanaque or Passaic. You will likely need a letter of recommendation for this, so if you know of any faculty members who would recommend you, reach out soon.

As I've stated before, scholarships are a great thing to apply for. At worst, they say no, and at best, you pick up a little extra cash to help pay for school. I personally came from a family where I was the first person to go to college, and I didn't have a lot of money to pay for school. I did get two scholarships that helped a lot - without them, I don't know what I would have done. I received thousands of dollars a year in free money, because some groups wanted to provide opportunities for people like me.

Here are the general descriptions they sent us over the email. You will see some say "see additional requirements" - these are in the packets that they have in the offices.

Scholarship	General information
Academic Achievement	College level student, minimum of 24 college level credits, minimum 3.5 GPA, major in Humanities and/or Human Services, Business, Allied Health, Science or Technology.
Albert Payson Terhune	Part-time student, minimum 3.0 GPA, see additional requirements.
Eileen Thompson Academic Achievement	College level student, minimum 3.5 GPA, see additional requirements.
Professor Elaine C. Harrington	Full-time student, minimum of 12 college credits, minimum 3.0 GPA, NJ resident, see additional requirements.
Elizabeth Steinberg Memorial	Must have completed ESL or developmental courses, minimum 2.0 GPA, accumulated less than 24 credits, have unmet financial need.
Emmett & Evelyn Jones	May be part-time (minimum 6 credits); preference to GPA over 2.5, see additional requirements.
ESL Achievement	Current ESL student, minimum of 18 credits, minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Helyn and Larry Doby Memorial	Good academic standing, taking a minimum of 6 credits, demonstrates personal integrity, see additional requirements.
Manuel V. Lagos	Full-time student, involvement in PCCC activities or community service, minimum of 24 college level credits, see additional requirements.
Nursing Scholarships	Students accepted into the nursing program may also apply for scholarship aid through the department (office PAC 223).
Richard Pirozzi Memorial	Good academic standing with financial need, see additional requirements.
Rosalie Hojegian Memorial	May be part-time (minimum 9 credits), min. 3.0 G.P.A., see additional requirements.
Verizon	Matriculated student, minimum of 3.0 GPA, New Jersey resident, ineligible for other financial aid.

Good luck!