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Initial eligibility
- Scholarship application
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Demonstration of financial need as determined by the FAFSA or Financial Aid Departmental guidelines
- Enrollment in a minimum of 7.5 credit hours
- Students graduated prior to May 2007 must have proof of graduation on file
- Students graduating high school in 2007 enrolled for July 2007 & September 2007 must have an interim high school transcript on file and must provide official proof of graduation within three weeks of graduation.
Scholarships are not deferrable. Students must maintain the minimum requirements for eligibility in order to receive the second disbursement. Students must attend the second semester directly following the first. Students withdrawing or not attending the second semester forfeit eligibility to the second disbursement. This scholarship is non-renewable. All applications will be considered and awarded via the scholarship committee. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Letters of recommendation must be written by someone other than a family member. Preferably, at least one letter should be from a teacher and the other from someone in the community. The letters should address the student’s academic ability, financial need and motivations leading to the intended field of study.
Application
Applications can be obtained from the Office of Admissions or the Office of Student Management. Please note, the student is responsible for confirming receipt and legibility of the completed scholarship package.
Awards
$1000-$3000 disbursed over two consecutive semesters (award amounts based upon enrollment)
To maintain eligibility for the second disbursement student must:
- Register for 7.5 or more credits for 2nd semester
- Achieve a 2.0 GPA in Harrington coursework
- Meet with an advisor four (4) times during the semester
- Document participation in a minimum of five (5) hours of
- Harrington sponsored activities. Activities can include - service to student sponsored organizations/events, service to professional organizations or attendance at any event that fulfills the lab requirement for studio classes except attendance at Open Studio Lab
- Participate in one financial literacy workshop during the term.
Submissions
Scholarship application materials are due no later than the end of the business day (5pm CST) on the specified due date. Materials may be submitted via postal mail, fax, or email. If sent by postal mail, the completed submission must be received no later than the stated deadline. On each submitted item, please indicate the student’s name, admissions contact and start date. Completed submissions should be addressed to:
Gretchen Frickx, Director of Student Management
Service and Leadership Development Scholarship
Harrington College of Design
200 W. Madison, Second Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
gfrickx@harringtoncollege.com
Fax: 312.697.8111
Deadlines
January 2007 Students
Submission – December 19, 2006
Notification – December 27, 2006
Acceptance – January 4, 2007
May 2007 Students
Submission – April 21, 2007
Notification – April 26, 2007
Acceptance – May 3, 2007
July 2007 Students (graduating prior to 2007)
Submission – June 26, 2007
Notification – June 29, 2007
Acceptance – July 5, 2007
July 2007 & September 2007 Students (2007 graduates)
Submission – April 3, 2007
Notification – April 10, 2007
Acceptance – April 17, 2007
September 2007 Students (graduating prior to 2007)
Submission – August 17, 2007
Notification – August 24, 2007
Acceptance – August 31, 2007
For more information, click here.
Initial eligibility
- Scholarship application
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Completion of essay of a minimum of 500 words (typed, double spaced) to answer the question, “Why are you attending Harrington College of Design? Why have you chosen this specific program?”
- Enrollment in a minimum of 7.5 credit hours
- Proof of Graduation prior to January 1, 2007 must be on file
Scholarships are not deferrable. Students must maintain the minimum requirements for eligibility in order to receive the second disbursement. Students withdrawing, not attending the second semester or not registering for 7.5 credit hours forfeit eligibility to the second disbursement. This scholarship is non-renewable.
All applications will be considered and awarded via the scholarship committee. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Letters of recommendation must be written by someone other than a family member. The letters should address the student’s academic ability, financial need and motivations leading to the intended field of study.
Application
Applications can be obtained from the Office of Admissions or the Office of Student Management. Please note, the student is responsible for confirming receipt and legibility of the completed scholarship package.
Awards
$1000-$2500 disbursed over two consecutive semesters (award amounts based upon enrollment)
To maintain eligibility for the second disbursement student must:
- Register for 7.5 or more credits for 2nd semester
- Achieve a 2.5 GPA in Harrington coursework
It is recommended that students complete the following:
- Meet with an advisor four (4) times during the semester
- Document participation in a minimum of five (5) hours of Harrington sponsored activities. Activities can include - service to student sponsored organizations/events, service to professional organizations or attendance at any event that fulfills the lab requirement for studio classes except attendance at Open Studio Lab
- Participate in one financial literacy workshop during the term.
Submissions
Scholarship application materials are due no later than the end of the business day (5pm CST) on the specified due date. Materials may be submitted via postal mail, fax, or email. If sent by postal mail, the completed submission must be received no later than the stated deadline. On each submitted item, please indicate the student’s name, admissions contact and start date. Completed submissions should be addressed to:
Gretchen Frickx, Director of Student Management
Adult/Transfer Student Scholarship
Harrington College of Design
200 W. Madison, Second Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
gfrickx@harringtoncollege.com
Fax: 312.697.8111
Deadlines
January 2007 Students
Submission – December 19, 2006
Notification – December 27, 2006
Acceptance – January 4, 2007
May 2007 Students
Submission – April 21, 2007
Notification – April 26, 2007
Acceptance – May 3, 2007
July 2007 Students
Submission – June 26, 2007
Notification – June 29, 2007
Acceptance – July 5, 2007
September 2007 Students
Submission – August 17, 2007
Notification – August 24, 2007
Acceptance – August 31, 2007
For more information, click here.
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