Scholarships

Nebraska Christian College Scholarships

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NCC Scholarship Opportunities

There are three types of monies students can receive from NCC: Scholarships, Awards, and Grants. These are stackable, meaning a student can receive a scholarship, an award and any of our grants. Please pay very close attention to the deadlines!!!!

NCC Scholarships

Thinking Biblically – This scholarship category is for students who have demonstrated an academic and intellectual aptitude for collegiate scholarship and Biblical studies. To be eligible for this scholarship, complete the admissions application and forward an official transcript and an official ACT/SAT score (which can come via an official transcript).

• President’s Scholarship – Students with a 27+ ACT or SAT equivalent who have a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher will receive $4,000 per year for four years.
• Dean’s Scholarship – Students with a 23-26 ACT or SAT equivalent who have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher will receive $2,000 per year for four years.

Leading Courageously – This scholarship is for students who have displayed the type of integrity, grit, courage, steadfastness to lead through their faith, as shown by their actions in their church, school, and community.  Students can demonstrate their eligibility for this scholarship by submitting a written or video essay detailing their case. Scholarships range from $1,000-3,000 per year for four years.

Examples: A student who led a prayer at the “Meet Me at the Pole” initiative for their public high school; a student who started an abstinence support group; a student who convinced their prom committee it was better to use the money to help victims of a natural disaster than on their prom decorations; a student who wrote a column for a newspaper about their faith.

Loving Compassionately – Students who have demonstrated a capacity to serve others in their church, school, and community will be considered. For students to be eligible, they must be nominated by at least one of their references. Scholarships range from $1,000-3,000 per year for four years.

Examples: A student who volunteers/takes a mission trip yearly during spring break; a student who goes weekly to the elderly care facility to play checkers with the residents; a student who works every Sunday with the youth of the church; a student who is instrumental in the care of a sibling with Down Syndrome; a student who fills 1,000 sand bags in order to save someone’s home.

Communicating Clearly – Students who have an aptitude for communicating can earn a scholarship through their essay, submitted with their admission application. Additional original writing materials (such as a sermon or short story or poetry) would also be accepted and considered. The primary point of consideration will be the admissions essay. Scholarships range from $1,000-3,000 per year for four years.

Transfer Scholarship – Students who transfer from another college or university would be eligible for a transfer scholarship of $1,000-$3000 per year for eight semesters if they have achieved a college GPA of 2.5 or higher, and can maintain this GPA at NCC.

Stackable Awards

In addition to any scholarships that may be awarded, students may receive one of these awards as part of their financial aid package if they meet the criteria if the application for admission is received by December 1st of the senior year, or by March 1st if transferring from another college or university.

• Alumni Award – Students whose parents or grandparents graduated from NCC would be eligible for $2000 award over two years.

• Ministerial Award – Students whose parents work full-time in ministry or para-ministry organizations would be eligible for a $2,000 award over two years.

• New Way Singers Award – A student who has participated as a New Way Singer while in high school is eligible for a $2,000 award over two years.

Grants

• NCC Travel Grant – Any student that completes an individual campus visit scheduled through the Office of Admissions and applies between September 1 and December 1 of their senior  year, will receive an NCC Grant of $300 added to their financial aid award.

• Need-Based Grant – A student who demonstrates extreme financial need can receive an institutional grant in addition to any given NCC scholarships or awards and/or federal/state grants. Need-based grants will be awarded based on the results of the FAFSA and  current life circumstances which necessitate further consideration.

Outside Scholarships:

Each year students who enroll at NCC are awarded thousands of dollars in outside scholarships. Here are a few of the places you might want to consider investigating scholarship opportunities:

• Contacting your high school guidance office is one of the best sources for scholarship opportunities. Ask your guidance counselor for a list of available scholarships for which you might be eligible.

• You or your parents’ place of work. There are many companies that provide scholarship opportunities to their employees or their dependents. Make sure you check with the Human Resource (HR) office for these opportunities.

• Your church. Many of our students discover that their local church is willing to help finance a Bible college education.

• Local social organizations. Elks Clubs, Rotary Clubs, and Daughters of the American Revolution are all organizations that provide scholarship opportunities. Your high school guidance counselor’s office should keep a record of these opportunities and their application deadlines.

• Philanthropic and business organizations. There are hundreds of organizations that provide scholarship opportunities which support specific majors or programs of studies. There are several that support Biblical studies or ministry preparation.

• If you are a Nebraska resident, the EducationQuest organization is a service that helps you target scholarship services and provides support to families through the financial aid process. They are a great organization and look forward to working with you in your search for college resources.

The Best Source:

If you believe that God is in charge and that He has called you to attend a Bible college, we encourage you to spend some time with Him about your concerns. We know He has access to sources we cannot even begin to fathom and that this may be one of those first big steps of faith that He is asking you to take.

Scholarship Conditions:

• All scholarships and awards are subject to the limitations and eligibility requirements specified in the NCC Financial Aid Handbook.

• NCC scholarships can be based on a combination of both merit and financial need. While some scholarships favor one aspect over the other, both elements are factored in the final award.

• All students who meet the scholarship qualifications will be considered until all of the scholarship monies have been awarded.

• Scholarships are awarded on a first-come-first-served basis, starting in February.  The deadline for first consideration for an NCC scholarship is FEBRUARY 1.  We must have received all your application materials (including references) by this date.

• All scholarships that are awarded are given on a four-year basis, and will be reviewed before the student is considered an academic junior.

• Students will be awarded the scholarship with the highest value but will not be awarded more than one NCC scholarship.

• Scholarships will be applied to a student’s bill only after the financial aid process is completed. Students must submit a FAFSA and any additional, required paperwork for the financial aid office before the scholarship is applied to a student’s account.