Northeast Community College
March 1 is deadline
http://www.northeast.edu/Financial-Aid-and-Scholarships/Scholarships.aspx
Filling out the application allows you to be eligible for all scholarships you are qualified for.
Separate Applications
Board of Governors Merit Scholarship
The Board of Governors Merit Scholarship is based on academic achievement as demonstrated on the students ACT or MAP test scores. The award is for full tuition for a maximum of four consecutive academic semesters (fall & spring terms only) for a student starting college in the fall term and who graduated from high school the previous school year.
Successful candidates must meet the following criteria:
Complete the Board of Governors Scholarship Application and Admissions Applications prior to March 1, 2021.
Be a current high school student with an expected graduation date during the 2020-2021 academic school year from a high school within the Northeast service area.
Be a current resident of Nebraska.
Achieve an ACT composite test score of 23 or higher, or a minimum of the following
MAP Test
Math: 252
Language Usage: 232
Reading: 232
Enroll as a full-time degree-seeking student at Northeast for the fall term following graduation from high school.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 and meet the financial aid standards of satisfactory academic progress each semester.
You must complete the Online Scholarship Application to apply for the Board of Governor's Scholarship.
President’s Scholarship for Early College Students
The President's Scholarship is based on academic achievement and completion of at least one Northeast college credit class while in high school. The award is for one-half tuition over four consecutive academic semesters (fall & spring terms only) for a student starting college in the fall term and who graduated from high school the previous school year.
Successful candidates must meet the following criteria:
Complete the President’s Scholarship for Early College Application and Admissions Applications prior to March 1, 2020.
Be a current high school student with an expected high school graduation date during the 2019-2020 academic school year from a school within the Northeast Service Area.
Be a current resident of Nebraska.
Achieve an ACT composite test score of 18 or higher, or a minimum of the following
MAP Test
Math: 234
Language Usage: 223
Reading: 223
Complete at least one Northeast credit class prior to graduation from high school with an accumulated GPA of 3.0 or higher for all college classes.
Enroll as a full-time degree-seeking student at Northeast for the fall term following graduation from high school.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and meet the financial aid standards of satisfactory academic progress each semester.
You must complete the Online Scholarship Application to apply for the President's Scholarship for Early College Students.
Dean’s Scholarship
The Dean's Scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded to a student starting college in the fall term who graduated from high school the previous May. This scholarship is awarded by the high school and can be based upon local criteria along with the following minimum Northeast requirements:
Be a current high school student with an expected graduation during the 2019-2020 academic school year from a high school within the Northeast 20-county service area
Be a current resident of Nebraska
Enroll as a full-time, degree seeking student for the fall term following graduation from high school
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and meet the Northeast Financial Aid Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress during each semester
Department Scholarships and Tuition Waivers
Department Scholarships and Tuition Waivers in athletics, drama, journalism, livestock judging, music, and dance, and theatre are awarded in limited numbers through individual departments. Please contact the individual department on how to apply.