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MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP
 This is a merit-based award offered to new students entering the applicable program of study.
 There will be four (4) scholarships offered to new students each award year.
 The total value of the scholarship is equivalent to 25% of the tuition for the program as follows:
o Massage Therapy Program - $1,700.00
 Applicants must submit all required information to be considered eligible for this award:
o Completed DEC Enrollment Application
o Completed Massage Therapy Scholarship Application
o An essay answering the following: How an education in massage therapy will change my life; My educational
and professional goals are o Two letters of reference
 Application deadlines are as follows: Fall – August 1; Spring February 1
Selection Criteria: Applicants must submit all items included in the application. This award is merit-based, and applicants will be judged based on their submission, with emphasis on the essay. The essay will be reviewed for content by the committee. The committee will make its determination based on the applicant(s) who is able to best-express him/herself by writing of his/her intention of making this life-changing educational decision and ultimately, career choice.
The Scholarship Committee will review the eligible applications to determine scholarship recipients. All submitted information will be considered when reviewing eligible applications.
STAR COSMETOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP
• This a merit-based award offered to new students entering one of the applicable programs of study.
• There will be nine (9) scholarships offered to new students each award year.
• The total value of each scholarship is equivalent to 25% of the tuition for the programs as follows:
o Cosmetology Program - $4,350.00
o Esthetician and Nail Technologist Program - $1,550.00
• Applicants must submit all required information to be considered eligible for this award:
- Completed DEC Enrollment Application,
- Completed STAR Scholarship Application,
- Complete a two-part interview which includes either hairstyling (for those who are enrolled in the Cosmetology Program) or
nail art (for those who are enrolled in the Esthetician and Nail Technologist Program.) A student must complete the skill that best applies to his/her program of study. A student may not opt for the other skill. All skills will be done on a mannequin or mannequin hand. All supplies will be provided. There is a twenty (20) minute time limit.
- There is a two-part questionnaire: One portion will be written, and one portion will be verbal. The questionnaire will be provided during the interview.
- Application deadlines are as follows: Fall: August 1; Spring: December 1; Summer: April 1.
Selection Criteria: This is a merit-based award and scholarships will be awarded based on talent shown in the skill performed as well as responses to the questionnaire which will be both verbal and written communication. Applicants will be judged on answers to the questionnaire as well as their communication skills.
The Scholarship Committee will review all eligible applications to determine scholarship recipients. All submitted information will be considered when reviewing eligible applications.
TAMMY SAVAGE SCHOLARSHIP
• This a merit-based award offered to new students entering one of the applicable programs of study.
• There will be one (1) scholarship offered to new students each award year.
• The total value of the scholarship is equivalent to 25% of the tuition for the programs as follows:
- Medical Assistant Program - $5,525.00
- Medical Billing and Coding Program - $5,525.00
• Applicants must submit all required information to be considered eligible for this award:
- Completed DEC Enrollment Application,
- Completed Tammy Savage Scholarship Application,
- Two essays, 1. “How an education in the medical field will change my life.” and 2. “My educational and professional goals are...”
- Two letters of reference.
- Application deadlines are as follows: Fall: August 1; Spring: December 1; Summer: April 1.
Selection Criteria: This is a merit-based award and selection will be based on the information submitted, specifically the essay. The Scholarship Committee will review all eligible applications to determine scholarship recipients. All submitted information will be considered when reviewing eligible applications.
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