Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I apply for a scholarship?
A: Scholarship selection is done primarily through the Admissions Office. In order to apply for a scholarship, you must print out an SCC Scholarship Application form. You will only need to fill this out once. Submit the form and any other requested materials to Eve Hudson in the Admissions Office.
Other scholarships may be awarded through a specific program, such as nursing or automotive trades. You can contact the department chairs or visit the Scholarship Application Procedures page for further information.
Q: How can I establish a scholarship?
A: Scholarships are established at two different levels: endowed and non-endowed.
- Endowed Scholarships are awarded in perpetuity (an indefinite period of time). They are established with an initial gift of $1,000, followed by a gift of $3,000 a year for three years. Once the fund reaches a minimum of $10,000 it is invested, and scholarships are awarded from investment earnings. This type of scholarship lasts indefinitely, and the average annual award is $1,000.
- Non-endowed scholarships are finite awards, but can be upgraded to endowed if desired at any time. They are established with an initial minimum gift of $1,000 a year with a minimum three-year commitment. Scholarships may be awarded after the first donation. Non-endowed scholarships can be created for timely events; departmental projects, such as disaster relief scholarships or study abroad sponsorships; or for specific fields of study.
Once you have chosen a commitment level, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be created using your ideal selection criteria. You may contact Lisa Massing, Scholarship and Proposal Coordinator with any questions.
Please visit the Establishing a Scholarship page for further information.
Q: What is the Presidents' Club? How can I join?
A: The Presidents' Club is a society created for those who are interested in donating to Seminole Community College on an annual basis. The minimum yearly unrestricted donation is $1,000. The club offers many benefits including seasonal Presidents' Club newsletters, invitations to VIP events at SCC, quarterly Networking and News Breakfasts and an invitation to the annual Presidents' Club Dinner.
Please visit the Presidents' Club page for more information on how to join, news and other updates.
Additional Presidents' Club questions can be forwarded to Sarah Balas, Assistant Director of Development.
Q: What is a Mini-Grant?
A: Mini-grants are awards given to faculty and staff members for projects requiring external funding not available within a departmental budget. Awards typically range from $1,500 to $2,000. Recipients are selected by a committee comprised of Foundation Board Members.
Please visit the Mini-Grants page for further information.
Q: What is an Endowed Teaching Chair?
A: Endowed Teaching Chairs are awards granted to SCC faculty, in acknowledgment of the invaluable contributions they make to Seminole Community College as outstanding educators. Applicants are nominated by their fellow faculty and staff members.
A committee comprised of SCC faculty and staff gathers and reviews a wide array of information about each nominee. Classroom visits to observe teaching style are also arranged. A committee of members from the Foundation Board of Directors reviews the nominations and interviews the finalists forwarded to them an SCC selection committee. Honorees receive a cash award.
Please visit the Endowed Teaching Chair page for further information.
Q: When can I apply for a Mini-Grant or an Endowed Teaching Chair?
A: Both of these awards follow a specific application process and are not available year-round.
Mini-grants generally are open for applications during the Fall semester around October. The amount awarded fluctuates annually depending upon the SCC Foundation's annual budget.
Endowed Teaching Chairs are open for nominations at the start of the Spring semester, in January. The number of awards offered also fluctuates annually.
All faculty and staff with an SCC e-mail address receive e-mail notifications for application dates for both awards. Notifications will also be posted on the Foundation Web site.
Q: If I can only donate a small amount, what are my options?
A: The SCC Foundation does not seek large financial gifts only. Personal donations of all sizes form the basis of how we support the College. A check or credit card payment in any amount is always welcome and will be put to great use in support of our students and faculty.
Another avenue of giving is the Timeless Tribute, which is a gift to the College in honor of a person of your choosing. Your gift can be donated to the College's area of greatest need, or to a specific program or scholarship of your choice.
Please visit the Timeless Tributes page for more information.
Q: Can I put SCC in my will?
A: This option is available through The Weldon Society. This society consists of alumni, current and former faculty and staff, parents of students and other friends of Seminole Community College who have indicated an end-of-life gift to the SCC Foundation from their estate, usually in the form of a bequest or trust.
Please visit the Weldon Society page for more information..
Q: When and where is the SCC Dream Auction?
A: The 2007 Dream Auction will be held at the Orlando Marriott - Lake Mary on Saturday, March 24, 2007.
Please visit the Dream Auction page for more information .
Q: When and where is the SCC Mulligan Masters Golf Tournament?
A: The 2007 Mulligan Masters Golf Tournament will be held at Tuskawilla Country Club on Monday, April 16, 2007.
Please visit the Golf Tournament page for more information.
Q: How can I volunteer with the Foundation?
A: The Foundation is always looking for volunteers to help with the Dream Auction and Golf Tournament. We greatly appreciate any students, faculty and staff who step forward and donate their time to the Foundation. Event notifications will be e-mailed to faculty and staff members through their SCC account, and they will also be posted on the Web site.
Q: May I pay by credit card?
A: The Foundation now accepts donations through credit cards. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Currently, our credit card process is not available online. However, you may fill out a Credit Card Transmittal Form and fax it back to the Foundation for processing.