A Scholarship For High School Seniors
The President’s Scholars Program is Northland Pioneer College's most prestigious merit award that recognizes your high level of academic performance in high school. Because of your achievement, NPC offers you an opportunity to become a President's Scholar. This honorary program includes specialized attention from faculty, as well as a scholarship that covers your tuition, fees and books at NPC for four semesters!
Recognition and Benefits
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The President's Scholarship is a $2,200 per semester award that covers tuition and fees, plus book costs. (If book allowance is insufficient, contact the NPC Financial Aid Office for assistance.) If grade standards are maintained (cumulative 3.25 or better) and full participation in the Scholars Program continues, you will receive the scholarship for four semesters.
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Meals are provided for participation in Scholars enrichment activities.
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Your inclusion in the President's Scholars program is noted on your transcript, in various forums and recognized at graduation.
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Gain new insights and enjoy individual assistance from college faculty and advisers. The enhanced academic scholars curriculum refines and develops the skills you need for success in upper division studies at a four-year college.
To Be Eligible
- You must be a graduate of a Navajo or Apache county, Arizona high school with a 3.5 GPA or better.
- Your class rank may also be considered.
- Home-schooled students should contact the President’s Scholars Program Coordinator BEFORE applying.
- Applicant may not be a transfer student from another college.
Requirements
You must:
- Commit to completing a degree at NPC.
- Maintain a 3.25 or better cumulative GPA at NPC to retain scholarship eligibility.
- Maintain full-time student enrollment (12+ credits) in fall and spring semesters. Some exceptions may be made for students entering their first year with previously acquired credits or in their final semester of completing a degree. All exceptions are subject to prior approval.
- Enroll each semester in the one-credit Honors Colloquia, a series of courses specially designed for President's Scholars.
- Use this scholarship for four consecutive NPC fall/spring semesters beginning in the fall semester.
- Exceptions to this rule may be granted for absences due to personal crises, health concerns, military service, church service or other obligations but are subject to prior approval.
- Actively participate in all President's Scholars activities and the Honors Colloquia.
Application Process
Application Deadline: MARCH 1, 2025.
This is a competitive scholarship application process. Priority will be given to EARLY applicants. Only 12 new scholarships will be awarded per academic year. Submit ALL of the following items by the deadline:
- A completed President's Scholars Program Application form, available online or in print through the NPC Recruiting Office.
- Your most recent high school transcript showing a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. A final transcript after graduation may also be requested.
- Two letters of support from high school teachers, counselors, principal or other academic reference supporting your application who can verify your commitment, determination and willingness to seriously pursue your higher education goals.
- A two-page essay (typed and double-spaced) where you discuss:
- your academic goals;
- your career goals;
- how you feel the NPC President's Scholars program will help you fulfill these goals; and
- how you believe you'll contribute to the program as a President's Scholar student.
You may submit all of your application materials and
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President’s Scholars Program
Northland Pioneer College, SCC
P.O. Box 610
Holbrook, AZ 86025-0610.
Students selected to participate in NPC's President's Scholars program will receive official notification from the President's Scholars Coordinator by the end of April. The coordinator will also notify the NPC Financial Aid Office of your scholarship award.
