2020-2021 North Country Community College Foundation Scholarship Directory Scholarship Opportunities For Academic Year Fall 2020—Spring 2021 PLEASE NOTE ALL DEADLINES! PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATION DEADLINES VARY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Adirondack Bank Scholarship ..................................................... 5 Adirondack Foundation Helen & Ralph Arnold Nursing Scholarship .......................... 16 Julie Lamy Memorial Scholarship ......................................... 17 Alice C. Agnew Scholarship .................................................... 6 Jenkins Environmental Science Scholarship .......................... 23 Alfred M. Aseel Legacy Scholarship ........................................ 32 Alice Hyde Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship .................. 28 Bobbie Bernstein Anker Memorial Scholarship ....................... 24 Bruce L. Crary Foundation Scholarship ................................... 30 Can-Am Rugby Club Inc Scholarship ...................................... 22 Capital District OTB Scholarship ............................................. 18 David W. Petty Memorial Scholarship ...................................... 19 Frederick M. and Winifred S. Slack Tribute Scholarship ......... 12 Ginsberg Family Scholarship ................................................... 11 Gokey Nursing Scholarship ........................................................ 9 Health Science Scholarship ...................................................... 13 Hudson Mohawk AHEC Scholarship ....................................... 26 Karen Mahoney Scholarship ..................................................... 27 Malone Professional Nursing Scholarship ................................ 21 Nathaniel and Sarah F. Steinberg Tribute Scholarship ............. 14 NCCC Alumni Scholarship ........................................................ 2 NCCC Association of Professionals Scholarship ....................... 4 NCCC Foundation Scholarship .................................................. 3 NYS Federation of Home Bureaus Scholarships ......................... 7 NY Police Foundation Scholarship .......................................... 10 Rotary Club of Malone Scholarship ......................................... 20 Ruth T. Swope Scholarship ...................................................... 15 Saranac Lake Voluntary Health Assoc Scholarship .................. 29 St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & Recovery Scholarship ....... 8 The Edna A. Lauterbach Scholarship ....................................... 33 Women’s College Scholarship ................................................. 31 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 underwriting donated by these friends of the college and champions of education. NCCC Foundation awarded scholarships are intended to be used for educational needs other than tuition which can be covered through state and federal financial aid and/or grants. 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. This NCCC Scholarship Booklet describes NCCC Foundation and area organization scholarships available for NCCC students for 2020-2021 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.nccc.edu/scholarship/ or from the Foundation Office. Good luck with all your educational endeavors. 1 North Country Community College ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP $500 Recipients must meet the following criteria: Be a child, grandchild, or member of the immediate family of a North Country alumnus/a Be nominated by said alumnus/a Be a full-time (12 credits or more) freshman or sophomore 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: 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: North Country Community College Foundation Scholarships P.O. Box 89 Saranac Lake, NY 12983 Deadline: May 1, 2020 2 North Country Community College FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP $500 Recipients must meet the following criteria: Be a returning full-time or part-time, second semester freshman or returning sophomore Have and maintain no less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA Describe financial need A complete scholarship application must include: A completed NCCC Foundation Scholarship Application Cover Page with this scholarship listed Paragraph which explains how you meet the criteria listed above Statement of your educational plans and your future goals Submit to: North Country Community College Foundation Scholarships P.O. Box 89 Saranac Lake, NY 12983 Deadline: May 1, 2020 3 North Country Community College ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 One Award per NCCC Campus Recipients must meet the following criteria: 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: 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 Provide permission to the Scholarship Committee to access academic records Provide three references that can speak to your character, personal and academic goals. One reference should be from an NCCC mentor, advisor or faculty member. Complete an Association of Professionals Scholarship Application form available from the NCCC scholarship web page Submit materials to: Tina LaMour [email protected] All materials should be scanned into one PDF file and emailed to the above by Deadline: April 15, 2020 4 ADIRONDACK BANK SCHOLARSHIP $500 Recipients must meet the following criteria: The scholarship will be available for students residing in any county where Adirondack Bank has an office. These counties include: Clinton, Franklin, Essex, Herkimer and Oneida Eligible applicants will be students attending NCCC on a full-time basis (minimum 12 credits) The student must achieve a 2.5 grade point average to maintain the award The student must demonstrate financial need A complete scholarship application must include: A completed NCCC Foundation Scholarship Application Cover Page with this scholarship listed Statement of your educational plans and your future goals Submit to: North Country Community College Foundation Scholarships P.O. Box 89 Saranac Lake, NY 12983 Deadline: May 1, 2020 5 Adirondack Foundation ALICE C. AGNEW SCHOLARSHIP $500 Recipients must meet the following criteria: A graduate of Lake Placid Central School District or a current resident of Lake Placid Enrolled in either the PN or RN Program Have no less than a 3.0 cumulative GPA Demonstrate financial need A complete scholarship application must include: A completed NCCC Foundation Scholarship Application Cover Page with this scholarship listed 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 Statement of your educational plans and your future goals Submit to: North Country Community College Foundation Scholarships P.O. Box 89 Saranac Lake, NY 12983 Deadline: May 1, 2020 6 New York State Federation of HOME BUREAUS SCHOLARSHIP 2 scholarships awarded — amounts to be determined #1 - Nursing, Radiologic Technology or Human Services Scholarship in honor of the Franklin County Home Bureau for a student in Nursing, Radiologic Technology or Human Services 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. Recipients must meet the following criteria: 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 A complete scholarship