HASA Provides Eight $1,000 Scholarships

Tom Rao Leadership Scholarship:  $1000

Application Criteria: One of the HASA scholarships for an administrator or teacher has been named the Tom Rao Leadership scholarship in honor of Mr. Rao, former principal of Hillsborough High School and HASA Executive Board member.  This $1000 scholarship was named in memory of Mr. Rao due to his extensive involvement, leadership and commitment to HASA and the Hillsborough County Public Schools.  HASA’s business partner Herff Jones is co-sponsoring with HASA for this year’s Tom Rao Leadership scholarship.  HASA would like to thank Lynn Zirkle and Herff Jones for their support.    

Any Hillsborough County Public School Administrator or Teacher may apply for this scholarship who intends to further their education. The applicant does not need to be a member. * If awarded, the money is given to the University toward the student’s account.  There is no money directly given to the student.

Pat Smith Scholarship:  $1000

Application Criteria: This scholarship is named in honor of Pat Smith, past HASA President and the visionary behind the HASA Scholarship program.  Any Hillsborough County Public School Administrator or Teacher may apply for this scholarship who intends to further their education. The applicant does not need to be a member.  *If awarded, the money is given to the University toward the student’s account.  There is no money directly given to the student.

HASA Members Only Scholarships: $1000  -  2 awarded

Application Criteria:  Any HASA member who intends to pursue additional training at any Florida University.  *If awarded, the money is given to the University toward the student’s account.  There is no money directly given to the student.

Hillsborough Education Foundation Scholarships:  $1000  -  2 awarded

Application Criteria:  HASA’s business partner, the Hillsborough Education Foundation is co-sponsoring with HASA, scholarship funds for High School Seniors or first year HCC students planning to major in education.  Students must be a dependent of an active or retired HASA member.  Also, any employee of Hillsborough County Public School planning to attend HCC and major in education may apply.  * If awarded, the money is given toward the student’s account at HCC.  There is no money directly given to the student.

Nova Southeastern University Voucher:  $1000 2 awarded

Application Criteria:  Any student of NSU pursuing a graduate degree in Education may apply.  NSU student must be an employee of Hillsborough County Public Schools.  **If awarded, NSU applies the $1000 voucher toward tuition during the attendance year.**

Call 800-308-8496 x55643 now to receive a free quote and $5 will be donated back to HASA for the scholarship program.  There is no obligation to purchase.l.