HCC-ASPIRE Opens New Scholarships
From left : HCC Trustee Neeta Sane, District VII; Dr, Parvin Bagherpour, Associate Vice Chancellor for International Student Services & Study Abroad; HCC-ASPIRE scholarship recipient Thushara Korattyil and her brother, Thomson.
HOUSTON: Houston Community College’s new organization HCC-ASPIRE, Asian Scholarship Program Inspiring Results & Excellence, opened new doors of opportunities at an inaugural fundraising event on May 9. The event served as a morning of entertainment and celebration for HCC faculty, staff, students and sponsors at the Hilton Americas. With an overwhelming sell-out response, the fundraising breakfast raised more than $54,000 for scholarships for HCC Asian students and faculty.
Co-Founded by HCC Trustee Neeta Sane (District VII), with the support of community leaders, public officials, and the HCC Foundation, HCC-ASPIRE program is designed to support educational pursuits and excellence of Asian students and faculty of HCC. Based on financial needs and academic progress, HCC-ASPIRE will grant awards to deserving students and members of the HCC faculty or staff.
HCC-ASPIRE program is committed to inspiring HCC’s students and faculty members to excel in the academic world and in the community as well. By supporting students and faculty with financial awards, HCC-ASPIRE aims to enhance the teaching-learning process that will enable HCC to educate more students for the 21st century workforce and job market
To uphold diversity and inclusiveness, HCC-ASPIRE program will also support activities that highlight the Asian culture of education. For more information about HCC-ASPIRE and to access the application details visit www.hccs.edu/aspire.
Out of HCC’s 70,000 student population, about 14% is of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) origin. In 2012, HCC became eligible to be listed as one of the AAPI-serving institutions as defined by the U.S. Department of Education.
HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training and lifelong learning opportunities for 75,000 students each semester. HCC is composed of six colleges that serve the greater Houston area’s diverse communities by preparing individuals to live and work in today’s increasingly international and technological society.
For further information visit www.hccs.edu