Vocational Programs Scholarships

Scholarships

Dr. Leon Engelbart Memorial Scholarship for Freshmen and Sophomores

Qualifications:

1. Must be enrolled full-time in a vocational training program
2. Must be a resident of Northeast's 20-county service area
3. Must show financial need

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Peter Kiewit Foundation Scholarship for Freshmen

Qualifications:

1. Documented financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; Financial need is not documented until all verification requirements are reviewed and validated
2. Ability and desire to earn a certificate or degree
3. Must have legal status to reside in the U.S. and a be a resident of Nebraska or Western Iowa
4. Must have been admitted to attend Northeast and be enrolled three-quarter time in a vocational degree, diploma, or certificate program for an in-demand occupation that pays at or above median wage within the region, as determined by Northeast Community College
5. Must have a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher and maintain a 2.5 cumulative college GPA or higher
6. You must successfully meet the Northeast Community College Financial Aid Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress

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The Craig M. and Lori A. Cook Scholarship for Freshmen and Sophomores

Qualifications:

1. Must be enrolled in a nursing program of study or a vocational program of study
2. Must have a GPA of 2.5
3. First preference is students from Northeast’s 20-county service area; Second preference is students from Nebraska

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