Merit Scholarships

Scholarships

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.

Qualifications:

1. Complete the Northeast Community College Online Scholarship Application and Admissions Applications prior to March 1, 2025.
2. Be a current high school student with an expected graduation date during the 2024-2025 academic school year from a high school within the Northeast service area.
3. Be a current resident of Nebraska.
4. Achieve an ACT composite test score of 23 or higher, or a minimum of the following
   • MAP Test
     Math: 252
     Language Usage: 231
     Reading: 232
5. Enroll as a full-time degree-seeking student at Northeast for the fall term following graduation from high school.
6. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 and meet the financial aid standards of satisfactory academic progress each semester.
7. Scholarships are limited in number. High test scores do not guarantee an award.

You must complete the Online Scholarship Application to apply for the Board of Governor's Scholarship.

Application Info
https://northeastcollege.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=165

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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.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Complete the Northeast Community College Online Scholarship Application and Admissions Applications prior to March 1, 2025.
2. Be a current high school student with an expected high school graduation date during the 2024-2025 academic school year from a school within the Northeast Service Area.
3. Be a current resident of Nebraska.
4. 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
5. 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.
6. Enroll as a full-time degree-seeking student at Northeast for the fall term following graduation from high school.
7. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and meet the financial aid standards of satisfactory academic progress each semester.
8. Scholarships are limited in number. High test scores do not guarantee an award.

You must complete the Online Scholarship Application to apply for the President's Scholarship for Early College Students.

Application Info
https://northeastcollege.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=165

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