Thanks to our generous donors, these scholarships are available through the Harper
College Educational Foundation. While our scholarships have a rolling application
process, we recommend that students applying for transfer scholarships submit their
application by January 1. Scholarship recipients are notified in the spring semester,
and awards are sent to transfer universities beginning in July.
Beaubien Family University Center Scholarship
Award: $4,500 - $5,000
This scholarship is awarded to a student who meets the following criteria:
Applicant must be enrolled or enrolling at the University Center at Harper College
To apply, answer the ‘transfer’ questions on the General Application.
Datla Family Endowment Scholarship
Award: $450 - $550
This scholarship is awarded to a student who meets the following criteria:
Majoring in computer science or technology areas
Transferring through the University Center at Harper College seeking a bachelor’s
degree through an affiliated university
To apply, answer the ‘transfer’ questions on the General Application.
John Louis Papandrea Liberal Arts Memorial Scholarship
Award: $2,000 - $2,500
This scholarship is awarded to a student who meets the following criteria:
Must have 2.5 GPA or higher
Must be a current Harper student who will earn an Associate in Arts degree in May
Plan to transfer to a four-year institution (any) and major in one of the Liberal
Arts
Submit an essay about their educational career goals
Submit one letter of recommendation from Liberal Arts Division faculty member
To apply, submit the General Application, select this scholarship under ‘Additional
Opportunities’ and provide the email address of a Liberal Arts faculty member as your
reference. Our system will automatically contact them.
Kathleen and John Gilmer Student Success Endowed Scholarship
Award: $1,000 - $1,200
This scholarship is awarded to a student who meets the following criteria:
Harper Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Demonstrate financial need
The student intends to complete a certificate or degree at Harper College and plans
to enroll in the University Center (any program) at Harper College upon completion
of Harper College Program.
To apply, answer the ‘transfer’ questions on the General Application.
Kimberly Family Achieving Dreams Endowed Scholarship
Award: $4,000 - $5,000
This scholarship is awarded to a student who meets the following criteria:
Must demonstrate financial need
Applicant must be enrolling in final year or final semester of study at Harper College
and plans to transfer to the University Center.
Student must enroll in University Center's DePaul University program to study Business
Administration or Communication/Media
Obtain reference letter from current Harper College Advisor or University Center Liaison
that demonstrates the student's persistence, educational goals, and commitment to
attending the University Center.
Scholarship will be awarded to a student for their final semester or final year at
Harper College and two years at DePaul University at the University Center if they
meet the renewal criteria. The scholarship can be renewed as long as the student maintains
a 2.75 GPA at DePaul University.
To apply, submit the General Application, select this scholarship under ‘Additional
Opportunities’ and provide your reference’s email address. Our system will automatically
contact them.
