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2013 - 2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Scholarships and Awards

For New Students

In general students must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements for each new student scholarship listed below:

  1. Must be a high school graduate from an accredited or state approved school or have a GED equivalency.
  2. Must be a full-time student (12 semester hours, excluding Developmental Studies and English as a Second Language courses) in the semester the scholarship is used.
  3. Must be seeking a degree or certificate.
  4. Must be a Louisiana resident as defined in this Catalog.
  5. Must maintain required grade point average (GPA) in order to have scholarship renewed for additional semesters.
  6. Must successfully complete at least 12 hours each semester to maintain scholarship.

Note: In the event of extenuating circumstances such as personal illness, injury, undue hardship, or death in the immediate family, a student may appeal to the Scholarship Committee for exception to requirements #5 and #6.

Academic Scholarships: Delgado Community College offers academic scholarships each year to outstanding Louisiana high school graduates. Selection is based on high school grade point average, ACT composite score of 20, and recommendations. Recipients of this scholarship must maintain a 3.0 grade point average and successfully complete 12 credit hours per semester (excluding Developmental Studies & English as a Second Language courses) in order to retain a $2,800 award for a two-year period.

Honors Scholarships: Students who wish to enroll in the Honors Program may qualify for an Honors Scholarship, which covers full tuition and fees. Honors Program requirements include an ACT composite score of 22 and a high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or an ACT composite score of 20 and a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, and placement in college-level courses. To retain the Honors Scholarship, continuing students must successfully complete at least 12 hours of college-level courses per semester (excluding Developmental Studies and ESL courses), enroll in at least one Honors course each semester, and maintain a 3.4 cumulative GPA per semester.

Leadership Scholarships: Leadership scholarships are awarded to high school graduates who have demonstrated strong leadership as student government leaders, yearbook/newspaper editors, club officers, etc. The amount awarded is $400 per semester for 2 years (four semesters, summer excluded). Recipients of this scholarship must maintain a 2.5 GPA as a full-time student enrolling in and successfully completing 12 credit hours each semester (may include Developmental Studies and English as a Second Language courses). Verification of each recipient’s participation in a Delgado student organization is also required to renew eligibility each semester.

Adult Scholarships: Part-time as well as full-time students may apply for the adult scholarships. The applicant should show outstanding performance at work and have never attended a regionally accredited college or university. A recommendation from the student’s employer or a community leader is also required. The amount of the scholarship varies depending on qualifications. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and successfully complete 12 credit hours per semester for full time and 6 credit hours for part time (may include Developmental Studies and English as a Second Language courses). The scholarship is for two years.

Music Scholarships: Each semester, scholarships ranging from $100 to $400 are awarded to new and continuing students with exceptional talent in music. To receive this scholarship, a student must participate in the College Chorus, Concert Band, or Jazz Ensemble and maintain a GPA of 2.0, and at least half-time status with no grade lower than a “C” in a required major course. Applications are accepted continuously, but awards are made prior to the end of registration each semester. Scholarship recommendations are made by a faculty committee from the Music Department following an audition/interview. Applications should be sent directly to the Music Department on the City Park Campus. (Continuing students also are eligible.)

Athletic Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded for participants in baseball and basketball. Each year there are men’s and women’s full basketball scholarships which cover tuition, books, and fees. There are also scholarships available for baseball each year. In order to be awarded a scholarship, the student must be eligible to attend or continue enrollment at the College and must be in compliance with all admission requirements. All athletic scholarships are awarded and administered under the eligibility rules of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Selections of recipients are made by the coaches on the basis of their recruiting and scouting observations or student performance at annual tryouts. Inquiries should be directed to the Athletic Department on the City Park Campus. (Continuing students are also eligible.)

Further information about scholarships for new students may be obtained from:

Office of Enrollment Services
Delgado Community College
615 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119-4399
(504) 671-5091

For Continuing Students

Applications are available through the Financial Assistance Office on each campus. The deadline to submit a scholarship application is February 15th. Continuing students may apply for the following scholarships and must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements unless otherwise stated:

  1. Must be a high school graduate from an accredited or state approved school or have GED equivalency.
  2. Must be a full-time student (12 semester hours, excluding Developmental Studies and English as a Second Language courses) in the semester the application is submitted and maintain full-time status during the period of the scholarship unless otherwise stated. Exceptions to the full-time status requirements are made for students in Allied Health or Nursing programs, if their degree programs dictate a less than full-time load after they are admitted to the program.
  3. Must have earned at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on the 4.0 system at Delgado Community College.
  4. Must be seeking a degree or certificate.
  5. Must be a Louisiana resident as defined in this Catalog.
  6. Must maintain required grade point average (GPA) at the end of the Spring Semester in which the scholarship is awarded and during the period of the award. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GRANTED FOR TWO SEMESTERS.
  7. Must successfully complete at least 12 hours each semester to maintain scholarship (exception noted in #2).

Note: In the event of extenuating circumstances such as personal illness, injury, undue hardship, or death in the immediate family, a student may appeal to the Scholarship Committee for exception to requirements #6 and #7.

SGA Scholarships: The Student Government Association of each campus provides scholarship awards of up to $600 per semester to students. These awards are in recognition of outstanding academic performance at and dedication to Delgado Community College and are based on cumulative GPA, activities, and service to the College. Only applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are considered. The student must have successfully completed 15 hours at Delgado to be considered.

Edward Kennedy Memorial Scholarships: The Student Government Association of the City Park Campus provides funds for a scholarship of $500 per semester to a deserving student from the City Park Campus. This award is in recognition of outstanding academic performance at Delgado Community College and is based on cumulative GPA, activities, and service at Delgado Community College. Only applicants with a GPA of 3.5 or better are considered.

Seymour Weiss Memorial Scholarship: This fund provides scholarship awards of $500 per semester to students in each of the College’s divisions. These awards are in recognition of outstanding academic performance at Delgado Community College and are based on successful completion of at least 15 hours at Delgado, cumulative GPA, activities, and service at Delgado Community College. Only applicants with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are considered.

Delgado Tuition Assistance Program (GAP): The GAP Text Book Scholarship was established by the Delgado Community College Foundation Board.  The scholarships are funded through personal contributions from the College’s faculty and staff and also through fund-raising efforts of the Foundation.  GAP scholarships are provided to eligible students to assist with the cost of textbooks.  Out-of-state and international students who meet the criteria are also eligible. (ONE-TIME AWARD)

William B. Stanfield Memorial Scholarship: This fund provides scholarship awards of $250 for part-time and $400 for full-time students each semester. Awards are in recognition of high scholastic achievement at Delgado Community College, and are based on financial need. Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA to be considered.

Overture to the Cultural Season Scholarship: This organization provides two scholarships of $750 annually to a student majoring in Visual Communications, Fine Arts, Interior Design, or Music who has earned a GPA of 3.0 or more after completion of 12 hours and shows a need for financial aid. New and transfer students may also be considered.

Experiential Education Scholarship: A scholarship of $500 is awarded to a student who is currently enrolled in at least nine semester hours and whose total semester hours and clinical setting or on-the-job hours are at least twelve. A 3.5 GPA and a full-time equivalent enrollment must be maintained during the period of the scholarship.

The Barbara Rose Memorial Scholarship: This fund provides a scholarship award of $150 per semester for one continuing student majoring in music and enrolled in an applied music piano course with a GPA of 2.5.

The following scholarships are also available for continuing students:

  • Honors Scholarships
  • Athletic Scholarship
  • Music Scholarship
  • Theatre Scholarships

NOTE: Full-time faculty and staff are not eligible for Delgado Scholarships.

 

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