2016-2017 Scholarship Information Booklet

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2016-2017
North Country Community College
Foundation
Scholarship Directory
Scholarship Opportunities
For Academic Year
Fall 2016—Spring 2017
PLEASE NOTE ALL DEADLINES!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Adirondack Foundation
Helen & Ralph Arnold Nursing Scholarship .................. 11
Julie Lamy Memorial Scholarship ................................. 12
Alice C. Agnew Scholarship ........................................... 5
Alice Hyde Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship .......... 19
Bruce L. Crary Foundation Scholarship ........................... 21
Can-Am Rugby Club Inc Scholarship .............................. 17
Capital District OTB Scholarship ..................................... 13
David W. Petty Memorial Scholarship .............................. 14
F.A. Davis Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship .............. 24
Health Science Scholarship ................................................ 8
Katherine Schubel Memorial Scholarship ........................ 16
Adirondack Chapter of New York State Women
NCCC Alumni Scholarship ................................................ 2
NCCC Association of Professionals Scholarship ............... 4
NCCC Foundation Scholarship .......................................... 3
NYS Federation of Home Bureaus Scholarship .................. 6
NY Police Foundation Scholarship .................................. 19
Rotary Club of Malone Scholarship ................................. 15
Ruth T. Swope Scholarship .............................................. 10
Saranac Lake Voluntary Health Assoc Scholarship .......... 20
St. Joseph’s ATRC Scholarship .......................................... 7
The Edna A.Lauterbach Scholarship ................................ 23
Women’s College Scholarship ......................................... 22
Scholarship Search Sources on the Web .......................... 25
NCCC FOUNDATION
Scholarship Program
Many scholarships have been established for North
Country Community College students by generous
donors who are passionate about education and helping
others to achieve their goals in life. Each year, NCCC
students benefit from the generous underwriting
donated by these friends of the college and champions
of education.
The NCCC Foundation makes a variety of scholarships
available for full-time and part-time students based on
academic performance, degree program and/or financial
need. Please note: a non-traditional student is
someone who is 25 years of age or older.
This NCCC Scholarship Booklet describes all the
scholarships available for NCCC students for 20162017 academic year.
Please read the descriptions for each scholarship
carefully to determine individual eligibility based on
the established criteria. Note the deadlines
vary. Scholarship awards will be applied to your college
expenditures in equal amounts each semester.
Scholarship Applications are available online at
http://www.ncccwebs.com/scholarship/ or from the
Foundation Office.
Good luck with all your educational endeavors.
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ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
$500
Recipients must meet the following criteria:
 Be a child, grandchild, or member of the immediate family of a North
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Country alumnus/a
Be nominated by said alumnus/a
Be a full-time matriculated freshman or sophomore in Fall 2016
Maintain a cumulative average of 3.0 to continue the scholarship
award
Agree to release name and photo for College and/or alumni-initiated
publicity
A complete scholarship application must include:
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A completed NCCC Foundation Scholarship Application Cover Page
with this scholarship listed
High school transcript with graduation date (academic average must
be 85% or higher) or college GPA of 3.0
A resume (list all school/community activities, including offices
held, awards received, etc.) and 2 letters of recommendation
An essay from applicant describing his/her qualifications and
relationship to the North Country alumnus/a
A written statement by the nominating alumnus/a with his/her name,
address, NCCC graduation date, telephone number, relationship to
nominee and a few sentences about the nominee’s qualifications
Submit to:
Foundation Scholarships
P.O. Box 89
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Deadline: May 1, 2016
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FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
$500
 Be a returning full-time, second semester freshman or returning
sophomore
 Have and maintain no less than a 3.0 cumulative GPA
 Describe financial need
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A completed NCCC Foundation Scholarship Application Cover
Page with this scholarship listed
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Paragraph which explains how you meet the criteria listed above
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Statement of your educational plans and your future goals
Submit to:
P.O. Box 89
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ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIP
$500
One Award per NCCC Campus
 Be a returning full-time student
 Have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and be maintained to receive funding
for the 2nd semester
 Indicate current college and/or community service
 State academic major
 List career goals
 Have a commitment to succeed academically at NCCC
How to apply:
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Submit a typed two-page personal statement addressing the merit
qualifications listed above and that answers the question of how
the scholarship will benefit you
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Provide permission to the Scholarship Committee to access
academic records
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Provide three NCCC faculty mentor/instructors for reference
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Complete an Association of Professionals Scholarship Application
form available from the NCCC scholarship web page
Submit materials to:
Judy Steinberg
jsteinberg@nccc.edu
All materials should be scanned into one PDF file and emailed to the above by
Deadline: April 15, 2016
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ALICE C. AGNEW SCHOLARSHIP
$500
 A graduate of Lake Placid Central School District or a current resident
of Lake Placid
 Enrolled in either the LPN or RN Program
 Have no less than a 3.0 cumulative GPA
 Demonstrate financial need
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Paragraph which explains how you meet the criteria listed above,
including the year you graduated from Lake Placid Central School
District or how long you have resided in Lake Placid
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Submit to:
P.O. Box 89
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New York State Federation of
HOME BUREAUS SCHOLARSHIP
2 scholarships awarded — amounts to be determined
#1 - Nursing, Radiology or Mental Health
Scholarship in honor of the Franklin County Home Bureau for a student in
Nursing, Radiologic Technology or Mental Health Program, award is
based on academic achievement.
#2 – Radiologic Technology or Criminal Justice
Scholarship in honor of the Warren County Home Bureau for a student in
the Radiologic Technology or Criminal Justice Program, award is
based on academic achievement.
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Student must be full time second year student OR
A second year student carrying 7 credit hours in addition to work/
study or internship
Have an academic standing of 2.85
Be a U.S. citizen
Must reside in one of the following counties: Albany, Allegany,
Buffalo City, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung,
Chenango, Clinton, Dutchess, Erie, Franklin, Herkimer, Jefferson,
Monroe, Niagara, Oswego, Rensselaer, St. Lawrence, Schenectady,
Steuben, Tompkins, Warren, Wyoming, Yates
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A completed NCCC coversheet plus a completed NYS Federation
of Home Bureaus 2016 application (found on NCCC website)
Submit to:
P.O. Box 89
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ST. JOSEPH’S
ATRC SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
 Be 21 years of age or older
 Have returned to school after an absence
 Be a New York State resident
 Be enrolled in the AAS Chemical Dependency Counseling program or
a related program
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A completed St. Joseph’s Scholarship Application
(found on NCCC Foundation Scholarship website)
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Verification of enrollment in the degree program
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A personal interview may be requested
Submit to:
St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 470
Deadline: August 14, 2016
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HEALTH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
$500
 Be a returning full-time, sophomore majoring in one of the following
areas: Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Massage Therapy or Health
Sciences
 Be 25 years of age or older
 Have no less than a 3.0 cumulative GPA
 Demonstrate financial need
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Paragraph which explains how you meet the criteria listed above
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Submit to:
P.O. Box 89
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NY POLICE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
for New York State Law Enforcement Dependents
Up to $9,000
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Recipient must be a dependent or immediate family member of a
police officer killed or disabled in the line of duty
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Must be enrolled in NCCC as a full-time student and maintain good
academic standing
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Include a letter from the police department’s chief official (on department letterhead) verifying the law enforcement officer’s service
Submit to:
P.O. Box 89
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RUTH T. SWOPE SCHOLARSHIP
$400
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Be a returning female student who has demonstrated enthusiasm and
great interest in her field
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Reside in Granville, NY or in Franklin or Essex County
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Be a nursing student (or related medical field preferred)
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Be in good academic standing (3.0 GPA or better)
A complete application will consist of:
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A paragraph which explains how you meet the criteria listed above
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Submit to:
P.O. Box 89
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HELEN AND RALPH ARNOLD
NURSING EDUCATION FUND SCHOLARSHIP
$500
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Enrolled in a program leading to RN licensing
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22 years of age or older
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Experience in providing some sort of health-related service, such as
to family members, as a home health aide, or volunteer in a
healthcare services environment desired.
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Submit to:
P.O. Box 89
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JULIE LAMY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
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Currently an NCCC Liberal Arts student pursuing a later transfer for
a teaching career
 A student 25 years of age or older starting his/her second-year with a
cumulative 3.0+ GPA
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Submit to:
P.O. Box 89
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Capital District
OTB SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by
Capital District Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation
$1,000
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Be registered to attend North Country on a full-time basis
Testify to financial need
Be a resident of Franklin County
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Submit to:
P.O. Box 89
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DAVID W. PETTY
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
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Be a second year, returning NCCC student who exemplifies leadership characteristics while actively participating in NCCC sponsored
or community service activities
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Must be in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
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Must have made a significant contribution to the College community
particularly as it relates to the advancement of the mutual interest of
students, the college or the community
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Must have shown exemplary leadership skills while at NCCC
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Must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA for a second
semester award
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Include a paragraph addressing high school, college and/or community activities demonstrating exceptional leadership abilities, such as
coordinating a community based program, being captain of an
athletic team, etc.
Submit to:
P.O. Box 89
Deadlines: May 1, 2016
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ROTARY CLUB OF MALONE SCHOLARSHIP
“Service Above Self”
$500
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Be a returning student attending the NCCC Tulloch Campus
(Malone)
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Excel in leadership and service both in school and community - the
Rotary motto is “Service Above Self”
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Student must reside in Franklin County
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Submit to:
P.O. Box 89
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KATHERINE SCHUBEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by
Adirondack Chapter of New York State Women
Up to $800
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Female, 25 years of age or older
Attending North Country full–time or part-time
Entering final year of study and be graduating within 12 months of
the award
A resident of Essex or Franklin County for at least the last year
2.5 GPA must be maintained throughout the academic year
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Submit to:
P.O. Box 89
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CAN-AM RUGBY CLUB, INC.
SCHOLARSHIP
$500
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Be a second year or returning student
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Must be in good academic standing with a minimum 3.2 GPA
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Must demonstrate financial need
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Student with no disciplinary action at NCCC
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Preference will be given to those participating in athletic activities
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Include a paragraph addressing high school, college and/or community activities demonstrating exceptional leadership abilities, such as
coordinating a community based program, being captain of an
athletic team, etc.
Submit to:
P.O. Box 89
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Additional Scholarships
(available to students attending any college)
Additional scholarships have been established for college students
by generous donors in the community. See the following pages
information on some of our area scholarships.
These scholarships are not administered by the NCCC Foundation
and applications must be sent directly to the sponsoring group or
organizations.
Be sure to read the scholarship criteria carefully and follow
instruction when applying.
Resources for other scholarships which you can search on the internet are listed on the last page of this booklet and on the NCCC
website (Foundation/Scholarship tab).
Good Luck!
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ALICE HYDE MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY
SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must be planning to pursue a course of study in a
HEALTH CARE PROFESSION and be a RESIDENT of the
area that the AHMC serves (Brushton-Moira, Chateaugay,
Malone, St. Regis Falls, Salmon River).
There are two types of scholarships:
1. Students who are starting their first year of study in a health
care profession should apply. This scholarship will be $300
and will be awarded in June at Franklin Academy.
2. Students who have successfully completed one or more
years of study and are continuing their education in a health
care profession should apply. This scholarship will be $800
and will also be presented in June at F.A..
Completed applications must include an Alice Hyde Medical
Center Auxiliary Scholarship form (found on the NCCC scholarship web site) plus the following:
1. Cover letter describing financial need, reason for choosing
this health care profession, career goals and current extra
curricular activities
2. One recent letter of reference, other than your New Vision
H.C. Teacher
3. Current official school or college transcript
4. All applications are due by May 1, and should be sent to:
Mrs. Mary Kay Smith
75 Constable Street
Malone, NY 12953
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Saranac Lake Voluntary Health Association Scholarship
Opportunity for North Country Community College Students
Enrolled in the Nursing or Radiology Tech Programs
Recipients must follow the following criteria:
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Be enrolled full time and in good academic standing
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Be a resident of Essex, Franklin or Hamilton County
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Have been accepted to the Registered Nursing program or second year
of the Radiology Tech Program at NCCC for the 2016-17
Show care, compassion and overall excellence in dealing with patients
A Complete Application will consist of:
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A brief essay describing your educational/life journey thus far
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Two letters of recommendation, with at least one from a health care
professional or instructor in your academic program
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A transcript of current year’s academic studies
Several $1,500 awards will be made; preference will be given to nontraditional students (25+ years of age) going in to the RN or Rad Tech
programs.
Deadline for Application: June 1, 2016
Send Application to:
Saranac Lake Voluntary Health Association
75 Main Street, Suite 2
Phone: 891-0910
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The Bruce L. Crary Foundation, Inc.
The Deo B. Colburn Education Foundation
The Lake Placid Education Foundation
Going Back to School?
Need some help?
Scholarships up to $3000 available
Three North Country foundations announce the continuation of a joint
effort to support non-traditional area students. The program targets
older students who wish to begin or continue their college education.
The Bruce L. Crary Foundation, the Deo B. Colburn Education
Foundation and the Lake Placid Education Foundation will accept
applications for the 2016-2017 academic year until July 15, 2016.
Students who wish to begin or continue their undergraduate program, or
who were unable to complete the requirements of their undergraduate
college degree, and now plan to return to school are encouraged to
apply.
Applicants must be area residents, 25 years of age
or older, and have been accepted for full-time
studies at a regional college for the Fall Semester.
Applications may be obtained by contacting the
Bruce L. Crary Foundation,
P.O. Box 396, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
email: director@craryfoundation.org
call: (518) 873-6496
Completed applications and all accompanying
materials must be submitted by
July 15, 2016
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Women’s College Scholarship Club
The Ilsa Gronemeijer Continuing Education Scholarship
PO Box 343
Saranac Lake, New York
Scholarship Guidelines
This scholarship is for:
Adults returning to school after an absence from formal education of a
year or more and who are residents of the Saranac Lake Central
School District.
1. Applicants must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
2. Applicants must provide financial information.
3. Applicants must fill out a short application.
4. A short history and goals statement must be submitted in a
personal letter with the application (application is separate).
5. Applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation from
non-family members.
6. Applicant may receive a phone call if the committee has
questions.
7. Applications and letters are due no later than May 14, 2016
8. Applications may be picked up at:
Saranac Lake Free Library
Foundation or Financial Aid Office, NCCC
or on NCCC website
Financial Aid Office, Paul Smith’s College
9. Two $1,000 scholarships are available. Winners will be notified by May 25, 2016. Scholarships will be awarded by check to
the winners once the club reviews a copy of proof of enrollment.
For further information, contact committee members:
Linda Beairsto 891-1153
Carol Griebsch 891-4634
Donna Fulkerson 891-5889
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The Edna A. Lauterbach Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Edna Lauterbach,
RN, former President of Competent Care, Inc. and American
Care, Inc. of Newburgh, New York. The fund is sponsored by
Community Health Care Services Foundation, Inc. (CHC), an
affiliate of the New York State Association of Health Care Providers, Inc. (HCP).
Candidate Eligibility Requirements (all requirements below
must be met for consideration):
1. Applicant must be a NYS Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
2. Applicant must reside in New York State.
3. Applicant must be planning or engaged in an entrepreneurial
home care or community based venture that would benefit from
advanced nursing training, education or support; or from support
for other home care or community based services/products.
4. Applicant must show that proposed class/training will improve
candidate’s ability to manage their organization or venture.
5. Applicant must demonstrated financial need.
6. Applicant must submit a 200-700 word original essay including educational history, background information and reason why
this scholarship would be important to their future success. (Not
to exceed one page, typed and double-spaced, if possible.)
Please see the Community Foundation for The Greater Capital
Region website for more details about Edna A. Lauterbach and
application:
www.cfgcr.org/cms/upload/sch_pdf/2014%20Lauterbach.pdf
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The F.A. Davis Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship
$1500
This scholarship reflects F.A. Davis’ continual commitment to
the education of nurses and recognizing the very special nature of
those who have chosen to embark on this challenging , yet rewarding career path.
Candidate Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicant must be currently pursuing one of the following undergraduate nursing degrees leading to NCLEX eligibility: LPN/
LVN, RN, or RN-BS
2. Applicant must be enrolled in a nursing program for the 2016
school year
3. Applicant must be a student in good standing with an overall
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
4. Applicant must be a U.S. or Canadian student
http://webcms.fadavis.com/images/PDFs/
Nursing_Scholarship_2016.pdf
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Scholarship Search Sources on the Web
The Internet is a great tool to use in searching for
scholarships! Students should only use free
scholarship searches and never pay to complete an
application. Students may find the following free
national scholarship searches helpful:
FastWeb
www.fastweb.com
Student Scholarships
www.studentscholarships.org
CollegeBoard
www.collegeboard.com
Tutorspree
www.tutorspree.com/scholarships
State & Federal Grant Websites
Federal Grants (Pell, Work-Study, SEOG)
www.fafsa.ed.gov
New York State (TAP)
www.hesc.com
Vermont State Residents
www.vsac.org
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NCCC FOUNDATION
Mission
The North Country Community College Foundation is
dedicated to helping the College maintain and enhance
the quality educational experiences offered to students
and the community by providing financial and resource
assistance.
As the philanthropic focal point for North Country
Community College, the Foundation provides an
opportunity for alumni, community residents, faculty,
staff, visitors and other interested parties to invest in the
College, its students and its future.
The Foundation's goals include:
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Seeking philanthropic support for the College
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Providing scholarships
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Financing capital projects, development, and
research projects to support the College and
its strategic directions
For further information please contact:
Diana Fortune
Director of Development
NCCC Foundation
dfortune@nccc.edu
518-354-5261
Financial Aid/Scholarships
PO Box 89
Phone: (518) 891-2915 Ext 1687
Fax: (518) 891-0898
E-mail: financialaid@nccc.edu
Website: www.nccc.edu
North Country Community College Foundation, Inc.
Expresses gratitude to all the
private individuals, college, business and
civic organizations that underwrite these
very meaningful scholarships.

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