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Scholarships

The White Mountain Commissioned Officers Association – In the Service of Health Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the White Mountain Commissioned Officers Association of the US Public Health Service. It will provide $1,000 per semester toward tuition, books, fees, and related expenses to an NPC student who is a member of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe and is enrolled in a HEALTHCARE RELATED NPC degree program for the academic year.
Award Amount
$1000
Criteria

Who is eligible to apply?

NPC students who is a member of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe (Navajo, Hopi, or White Mountain Apache)* with a degree plan on file for a healthcare-related program, who meet the following criteria:

*Tribal affiliation (Certificate of Indian Blood) may be verified at the time of award. 

  • Enrolled in courses to satisfy the requirements for a healthcare-related degree program during the semester of award.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Enrolled in a minimum of six credits during the semester of award.
  • Cumulative G.P.A of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
  • Not in default of a student loan and not in overpayment status.
  • Need is considered for the scholarship.
  • Applicant must provide two letters of recommendation with their application.

How do you apply?

Attach all application documents as directed on the online application form.

Submit all application documents as a single PDF file to NPCFF@npc.edu.

Application Documents:

  • Essay – 500 words or fewer – Addressing the following:
    • What are your career goals?
    • What are your educational goals?
    • What resources you have to fund your education making you qualified to receive this scholarship; and
    • Why the scholarship is needed, and specifically how will it be used?

The key to the scholarship essay is that it is a personal narrative, reflecting your experiences and goals. DO NOT USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, SUCH AS CHAT GPT, to write your essay. It is important that your personal voice come through!

  • Click here for tips on writing your scholarship essay
  • Demonstration of financial status for the 2025-2026 academic year as evidenced by Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Submission Summary (FSS) PAGE 1 ONLY, or letter of award from NPC Financial Aid Office or MyNPC page.
  • Your unofficial transcript from https://mynpc.npc.edu/ics indicating your degree intent; students without an NPC transcript must submit a degree plan (see academic advisor)
  • Two letters of recommendation (from faculty, staff, or employers) attesting to the applicant’s merit for the scholarship

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, May 22 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) MST., for funding for the FALL 2025 semester.
Applications received after this date/time will not be accepted, regardless of why they are late. You are STRONGLY advised to submit your application well in advance of the deadline date! 

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Awarded
Applicants awarded in the fall semester may receive the scholarship in the subsequent spring semester without reapplying, as long as they maintain their eligibility.
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NPC Friends & Family FAQ's

Arizona Resident
Yes
AZ County
Navajo/Apache
Final Deadline Text
Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) MST
Questions

Questions   For more information, contact NPC Friends and Family Executive Director Betsyann Wilson at 928-536-6245 or Karen Zimmerman at 928-536-6269 or email us at NPCFF@npc.edu.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
2.5