Northland Pioneer College opens spring scholarships

The Leg Up and Fill the Gaps grants are $500 awards available to returning NPC students. Both will help with funding for tuition and books for one student at each campus and one at each center throughout the NPC system and are need based. Eligible students are invited to apply by Nov. 16.

Wilson added, “Owing to the fact that we have a number of students that are not able to re-enroll at NPC because they have outstanding balances, my board is going to try an experiment where we will also off the Leg Up Grant for debt forgiveness up to $500.”

To apply, students must fill out the application for the grant as well as enroll in, “up to six credits in the spring,” Wilson explained. When those credits are passed with a 2.0 grade point average or better, the debt forgiveness will be applied to the next semester. According to Wilson, “If there is a balance of, for example, $300, they are left with $200, and they can apply that to tuition, books, and fees for the fall semester.”

The Pres Winslow Memorial Scholarship application process is also open, with the deadline of Nov. 16. Applicants for the $1,000 award are required to be graduates of Winslow High School and be a degree-seeking student at NPC with a degree plan on file before applying.

Also to be awarded for the Spring 2018 semester, the Charles Lisitzky Memorial Scholarship, which is, “A general scholarship dedicated for Native American students at any of our campuses and centers,” Wilson said. The $500 Lisitzky Scholarship will be awarded to a currently enrolled NPC student who is actively seeking a degree. Native American students who apply will be required to submit an essay and maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average. The deadline is Nov. 16.

Wilson also mentioned a need for fee assistance with placement testing. “April Horne, who is our academic advisor at the White River Center, also noted that some students were having difficulty paying for placement testing because it’s doubled in price this year so now it is $20,” she said. “That is a struggle for a lot of students who are trying to get some education for employment. We took that to my board and we’ve passed a fund for each campus and center to have some money available to assist.” It is not clear exactly how much will be available for this program so students are encouraged to inquire at their center or campus of choice.

Further information, as well as applications for each of these scholarships is available on the web at www.npc.edu. Wilson added, “All of the academic advisors have information as well, or they can contact me directly with any questions, or for help with the application process.” To contact Wilson email her at betsy.wilson@npc.edu.