Available Scholarship are provided as service of the Admissions and Scholarships Office. For more information contact Sara Brown at the Ish Stivers Building or call (501)760-4275, E-mail : sbrown@npcc.edu

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship
Deadline: June 20, 2008

Applications are being accepted for the Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Scholarships. They recognize the need of most students today to receive financial assistance to be able to continue with their education. They will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s).

• The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
• Between the ages of 16 and 30

Application Process

Full details are available on their site.

Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of their web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

ArkADE Scholarship Opportunity
Scholarship Deadline: May 30, 2008

The Arkansas Association for Developmental Education, ArkADE, will award a one-time $500 scholarship to a deserving student that meets the following qualifications:

• Student must have completed 12 semester credit hours of college work with at least 3 credit hours of developmental education coursework. (Developmental coursework may be described as basic skills, pre-college level or remedial coursework. These classes will include courses in basic English, basic mathematics, college reading improvement, and remedial study skills.)
• Student must have attained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all coursework completed.
• Student must be enrolled in an Arkansas higher education institution.

Click here to download the scholarship application, or you may pick up an application at the Ish Stivers Building, on the south side of campus.

The ArkADE Student Scholarship application form and supporting materials must be received by May 30,2008!

AES Engineers Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: September 15, 2008

The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.

Scholarship Criteria:
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.

You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

How to Apply:
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted on the following site:http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Amount of award: $500.00

AES Engineers’ belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason, they are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Further information, including previous winners, is available on their web site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Jim Yeargan Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: May 16, 2008

This is a New Scholarship that will be awarded to one or two qualifying students for the Fall 2008 semester. The scholarship may be used toward tuition, fees, and/or books.

Criteria:

• The scholarship is based on merit.
• The minimum cumulative GPA preferred to qualify for the scholarship is 3.5
• Students applying for the scholarship must have completed a minimum of 12 hours and must have at least one year left to complete their coursework.
• Student must include a one-page essay on the following topic: How your education will impact you and those around you.
• The award(s) may be renewable for one additional semester, if the students maintains a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.

To apply, please complete the NPCC Scholarship application along with the required items listed on the front of the application, and the one-page essay, as stated above. The completed application and all required attachments should be returned to the office of Sara Brown by May 16, 2008!

Mid-America Science Museum Volunteer Association Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: May 31, 2008

Eligible students must be either a college Junior or Senior majoring in a science discipline (for example: agriculture, animal studies, science education, astronomy, biology, chemistry, ecology, physics, zoology, etc.) during the school year in which the scholarship will be used. Student must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.00. The Volunteer Association will be awarding one $1,500 scholarship.

You must also attach a copy of your transcript, a one page essay (explaining financial need, why you chose to study science, and your future plans), and two letters of recommendations from your professors.

Click here to download the scholarship application.

All completed applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2008 to the address listed on the application.

NRAEF(Restaurant/Food Service Industry) Scholarships
Scholarship Deadline: July 31, 2008

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is offering scholarships to help undergraduate students and ManageFirst Program™ students finance their education in the restaurant and/or foodservice industry.

Academic Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

To be eligible, students:

• Must be enrolled in a restaurant and/or foodservice-related college or university program
• Must have completed at least one semester in a restaurant and/or foodservice-related college or university program
• DEADLINE: July 31, 2008

Academic Scholarships for ManageFirst Program Students

• Must be accepted or enrolled in a restaurant and foodservice-related college or university program
• Must have earned at least one ManageFirst Program certificate, not including ServSafe® Food Safety and ServSafe Alcohol®
• DEADLINE: July 31, 2008

To apply or obtain more information, please visit www.nraef.org/scholarships.

If you have questions about the scholarship application process, contact the Scholarships Program office at scholars@nraef.org or call 800.765.2122 ext.738

ManageFirst is a registered trademark of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, and is licensed to National Restaurant Association Solutions, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Restaurant Association.

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships

Ambassadorial Scholarships, The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program, was founded in 1947. Since then, nearly 37,000 men and women from about 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. Today it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. Nearly 800 scholarships were awarded for study in 2005-06. Through grants totaling approximately US$500 million, recipients from about 70 countries studied in more than 70 nations.

"The Rotary Foundation does some terrific things, not the least of which is the Ambassadorial Scholarships program." — Michael R. Whiteman, international programs director, University of Idaho

The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country.

Generous contributions from Rotarians worldwide represent a continued faith that today’s Ambassadorial Scholars will be tomorrow's community and world leaders. Click here to download the application or go to www.rotary.org

Rotary Foundation Offers Scholarship Opportunities

The Rotary Foundation offers several scholarship opportunities for individuals wanting to study in another country. These awards include one or two year scholarships for college/university study. Scholarships for either three or six months are offered for those interested in intensive language study. Candidates must have completed at least two years of university or college course work at the time the scholarship period begins or have a secondary school education with em¬ployment in a recognized vocation for at least two years. Rotary also offers grants for University Teachers who want to travel abroad to teach at colleges and universities in developing countries. Candidates for these scholarships must be non-Rotarians. For more information, visit www.rotary.org/foundation/educational or contact Nancy Baxter, The Rotary Foundation Projects Committee/National Park Rotary (501) 620-6615.

Rotary Grants for University Teachers

Rotary Grants for University Teachers provide funds to higher education faculty to travel abroad to teach at colleges and universities in developing countries. The program is intended to build international understanding and foster development while strengthening higher education in low-income countries. The program also aims to establish ties between higher education institutions, leading to the exchange of ideas and information across the globe. The subjects taught by grant recipients must be relevant to the needs of the local population and contribute to the area's socio-economic development
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Applications must be made through a local Rotary club. Find club contact information through the Club Locator. Club candidates go on to compete at the district level.

Grant availability depends on local Rotarian contributions to The Rotary Foundation, as well as the programs the district chooses to support. Some districts may not offer Rotary Grants for University Teachers every year.
Application deadlines vary, so prospective applicants should contact their local club for this information. Club deadlines for awards will generally be set between 1 March and 15 July.

Suggested timeline
See the Application Process for Applicants page in the Ambassadorial Scholarships section for a sample timeline that can also be applied to Rotary Grants for University Teachers.

Eligibility criteria

• Applicants must have held a full-time college or university appointment for at least three years but don’t need to have held a specific rank.•
• The subjects taught must be of practical use to the host country.
• Applicants’ home and host countries must contain at least one Rotary club.
• The proposed host institution must be located in a low-income or developing country, as defined by the World Bank.
• Applicants must be proficient in the language of their prospective host country.
• Applicants may be Rotarians or non-Rotarians.
• Awards are not restricted by gender, age, or marital status.

Low-income countries and geographical areas

Recipients of Rotary Grants for University Teachers may use their awards in low-income countries in these regions:

• East Asia and the Pacific
• Europe and Central Asia
• Latin America and the Caribbean
• Middle East and North Africa
• South Asia
• Sub-Saharan Africa

Low-income is defined by the World Bank as gross national income per capita of US$905 or less (as of July 2007).

Click to download the application ,hand book or go to www.rotary.org

Sallie Mae Scholarship Information

You can find a lot of useful information on their website www.thesalliemaefund.org including financial aid tips and tools Several scholarships will be available in August and in January. Please check online to see if you could qualify! .

Scholarship Opportunity for Single Parents
Deadline: June 30, 2008

This award is for the Fall 2008 Semester. The amount of the award will depend on available funds and number of applicants.

To apply for this scholarship, you must meet the following requirements.

• Be responsible for more than half your child's (children's) support.
• Be a single head of household.
• Be a resident of Garland County, AR.
• Be a high school graduate or in the process of achieveing a GED diploma.

Download a copy of the applications, NPCC Scholarship Application and Garland County Single Parent Application. All applications must be turned into Sara Brown on the southside of campus in the Ish Stivers Building.

You must complete the NPCC Application, as well as, the Single Parent Application Form.

Tylenol Scholarship Opportunity
Scholarship Deadline: May 15, 2008

Tuition Assistance for Healthcare students! The makers of TYLENOL realize that education costs are rising steeply, making it difficult for students and parents to keep up. That’s why, in 2009, they will be awarding a total of $250,000 in scholarship money to outstanding students who are pursuing health-related studies. Go to www.Tylenol.com/scholarship (use access key TYNL) for applications and information. Application must be submitted online.

How the scholarship is awarded.

• 170 students will be granted scholarships in teh amounts of $1000 and $5000
• Applicants will be judged on leadership qualities and academic performance
• Applications must be received by May 15^th, 2008. Winners selected by the end of July 2008. Funds delivered by the end of August 2008.

WCASHRM Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: May 31, 2008

The West Central Arkansas Society for Human Resource Management (WCASHRM) scholarship is awarded to one individual and is based on a variety of factors, including: academic performance, demonstrated leadership, human resource related experience and/or extracurricular activities, career goals and overall presentation capabilities.

At minimum, WCASHRM sponsors one (1) $500 scholarship to an undergraduate (junior or senior status) or graduate student annually. The 2008-2009 scholarship is open to any student who meets the following requirements:

• Junior/ Senior Status or Graduate Student.
• A resident or enrolled student in an accredited college/university for the current school year in teh West Central Arkansas region as defined above.
• Pursuing a course of study in a human resources field.
• Possesses minimun of 3.00 GPA overall.

Click here to download the scholarship application.

All completed applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2008, and mailed to the address listed on the application.