Institutional, Foundation & Private Scholarships

Institutional Scholarships - High School Seniors Only

Institutional Scholarships are offered to NACC applicants who are chosen by the College Scholarship Committee. Students must complete a Scholarship Application to qualify and be considered for these scholarships. Institutional scholarships are for graduating high school seniors only.  The deadline for scholarship applications for the year 2021-2022 is Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.  

All NACC Institutional Scholarships are full-tuition one-year scholarships renewable for a 2^nd year.  Institutional scholarships are categorized below along with requirements to apply for each.

• ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP:  (Grade Average: 90) Full tuition (one year, renewable for second year) Individuals must apply online and must be a graduating high school senior to apply.  The application deadline is typically in January and the specific deadline is announced annually. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. CONTACT— Dean Sherie Grace ext. 2325 graces@nacc.edu 
• CHORUS SCHOLARSHIP:  (Grade Average: 75) Full tuition (one year, renewable for second year). Qualified applicants will audition on an announced date in Spring Semester. Notification of audition time will be sent to the high school counselor. Individuals must apply online and must be a graduating high school senior to apply.  The application deadline is typically in January and the specific deadline is announced annually. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. CONTACT— Sara Hagood Markham ext. 2215 email markhams@nacc.edu
• DRAMA SCHOLARSHIP:  (Grade Average: 75) Full tuition (one year, renewable for second year). Applicants will audition on a date in Spring Semester (announced on application form, with instructions) in the Tom Bevill Lyceum. Individuals must apply online and must be a graduating high school senior to apply.  The application deadline is typically in January and the specific deadline is announced annually. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. CONTACT— Kayleigh Smith, Phone: Ext. 2318, email: smithk@nacc.edu
• ENCORE SCHOLARSHIP:  (Grade Average: 75) Full tuition (one year, renewable for second year). Qualified applicants will audition on an announced date in Spring Semester. Notification of audition time will be sent to the high school counselor. Individuals must apply online and must be a graduating high school senior to apply.  The application deadline is typically in January and the specific deadline is announced annually. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. CONTACT— Dr. Sara Markham ext. 2215 email markhams@nacc.edu  
• INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE SCHOLARSHIP: (Grade Average: 75) Full tuition (one year, renewable for second year). Qualified applicants will audition on an announced date in Spring Semester. Notification of audition time will be sent to the high school counselor. Individuals must apply online and must be a graduating high school senior to apply.  The application deadline is typically in January and the specific deadline is announced annually. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. CONTACT— Stacey Morris ext. 2307 email morriss@nacc.edu 
• MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP: (Grade Average: 75) Full tuition (one year, renewable for second year). Individuals must apply online and must be a graduating high school senior to apply.  The application deadline is typically in January and the specific deadline is announced annually.  Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. CONTACT— Dean Sherie Grace ext. 2325 graces@nacc.edu    
• PRESIDENTIAL HOST SCHOLARSHIP: (Grade Average: 85) Full tuition (one year, renewable for second year). Students serve as official hosts for NACC. Interview times will be assigned to students who meet the requirements. Notification of interview time will be sent to the high school counselor. Individuals must apply online and must be a graduating high school senior to apply.  The application deadline is typically in January and the specific deadline is announced annually. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. CONTACT— Andrea Okwu ext. 2258 okwua@nacc.edu 
• TECHNICAL DIVISION SCHOLARSHIP: (Grade Average: 75) Full tuition (one year, renewable for second year). Designated for students who will enroll in career/technical (AAS) degree programs or certificate programs. Individuals must apply online and must be a graduating high school senior to apply.  The application deadline is typically in January and the specific deadline is announced annually. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. CONTACT— Seferina Valey ext. 2254 email valeys@nacc.edu
• VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP:  (Grade Average: 75) Full tuition (one year, renewable for second year). Applicants must present a portfolio of their artwork on a date in Spring Semester (announced on application form) in the front lobby of the WM Beck Health and Fine Arts Building. Individuals must apply online and must be a graduating high school senior to apply.  The application deadline is typically in January and the specific deadline is announced annually.  Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. CONTACT— Barbara Kilgore ext. 2303 email kilgoreb@nacc.edu 

Under Alabama State Board of Education policy, the NACC President awards individual institutional scholarships on behalf of Northeast Alabama Community College upon the recommendation of the College Scholarship Committee.

Foundation Scholarships

• The Ashley Scott EMS Scholarship is provided by DeKalb Ambulance through the NACC Foundation.  This scholarship is a one-time award of $2,500, and may be used for tuition, books and fees at NACC. The student must have financial need, must be an Emergency Medical Services major and must reside in DeKalb County. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. For more information please contact Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services at graces@nacc.edu phone ext 2325, office in room SC115.
• The Cecil B. Word Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 award at NACC. NACC students applying for this scholarship must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and demonstrate a financial need. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. For more information please contact Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services at graces@nacc.edu phone ext 2325, office in room SC115.
• The DEQ (Business Leaders of Tomorrow) Scholarship offers $250.00 annually for tuition, fees and/or books for full time (DeKalb County resident) student obtaining sophomore status (30+ hours) at NACC with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The recipient must be majoring in the field of business. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. For more information please contact Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services at graces@nacc.edu phone ext 2325, office in room SC115.
• The David and Laura Henegar Scholarship is funded by Pete and Rachel Mehravari family in honor of Rachel’s grandparents.  The scholarship offers $1,000.00 annually for tuition and/or books for students obtaining second year status in the Registered Nursing Program at NACC with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. For more information please contact Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services at graces@nacc.edu phone ext 2325, office in room SC115.
• The Equus Caballus scholarship is funded by the faculty and staff of Northeast.  The scholarship offers $500 for tuition, books and/or fees for a student attending Northeast Alabama Community College with 30 or more semester hours at Northeast and a 3.0 GPA at Northeast.  The student must be able to demonstrate financial need and must be pursuing a degree or certificate. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. For more information please contact Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services at graces@nacc.edu phone ext 2325, office in room SC115.  
• The First State Bank scholarship offers $500.00 for tuition and/or books and must be used at NACC.  The scholarship will be awarded to five NACC students (DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall county residents) that have obtained 30 hours at NACC with a minimum GPA of 2.0.Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process.  For more information please contact Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services at graces@nacc.edu phone ext 2325, office in room SC115.  
• The J. Howard Chandler Scholarship, the highest monetary scholarship offered at NACC, is funded by Mr. Chandler’s widow, Mrs. Linda Chandler. The scholarship offers up to $2,814.00 each semester for four semesters to pay for all tuition, books and supplies. High school seniors and first-year NACC students may apply if they have a 3.5 GPA and plan to major in a science, math, or engineering. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. For more information please contact Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services at graces@nacc.edu phone ext 2325, office in room SC115.
• The One Semester Returning Student Scholarship is for NACC students who have a 4.0 GPA.  Students who receive the scholarship are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 semester hours.  The scholarship is for one semester only.  The scholarship is available each semester.  Students must apply online.  The scholarship deadline for Fall is July 30, for Spring is December 1 and for Summer is May 1. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. For more information please contact Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services at graces@nacc.edu phone ext 2325, office in room SC115.
• The Ray E. Ashley Flying Fortress Scholarship will award $2,000 per semester for tuition and books to a student with a sincere interest in the fields of technology or pre-engineering. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. For more information please contact Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services at graces@nacc.edu phone ext 2325, office in room SC115.
• The Tom and Myra Kilgore Academic Scholarship of $1,000 will be given to two students obtaining sophomore status at NACC – a DeKalb County resident and a Jackson County resident. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. For more information please contact Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services at graces@nacc.edu phone ext 2325, office in room SC115.
• The Vinnie Lance Hess Math Teacher of $2,750 per semester for up to four semesters will be given to a student obtaining sophomore status at NACC who has a sincere long-term interest in teaching math at the secondary level.  The scholarship may be used for tuition and books. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. For more information please contact Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services at graces@nacc.edu phone ext 2325, office in room SC115.

Private Scholarships

Attention all students using private scholarships. You must complete a Scholarship Processing Form for each private scholarship you would like the Financial Aid Office to post to your student account. Please contact Mallory Woodall (Ext. 2344) if you have any questions. 

• Matthews-Harris Book Scholarship is a $600 scholarship for current NACC students with a 4.0 GPA.  The scholarship is available each semester.  Students must apply online.  The scholarship deadline for Fall is July 30, for Spring is December 1 and for Summer is May 1. Individuals who wish to apply must create an account through the online scholarship portal by clicking on the "Apply Online" link above and completing the application process. For more information please contact graces@nacc.edu phone ext 2325, office in room SC115.
• Redstone Federal Credit Union recognizes, rewards and supports its members by awarding scholarships to dedicated student members. To apply for this scholarship, members must be a primary account holder, a member in good standing, pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and may not be a current Redstone Federal Credit Union employee, elected member of the Board of Directors or Redstone volunteer committee. Students must apply for the scholarship through RFCU’s Scholarship Portal using the following link: https://redfcu.academicworks.com/. Please email rfcuscholarships@redfcu.org with any questions regarding this scholarship. 
• The Progressive Women Scholarship is awarded to female students with demonstrated need and a sincere concern for issues that affect women and families. The scholarship recipient must reside in DeKalb, Jackson or Marshall County. For more information please contact Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services at graces@nacc.edu phone ext 2325, office SC115.
• Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides funding to students who meet specific criteria and are enrolled in selected career technical programs.  To determine eligibility students should visit the local Career Center: Fort Payne 256-844-4709, Scottsboro 256-574-4512, and Albertville 256-891-7722. If you have questions please contact Mallory Woodall at woodallm@nacc.edu, college phone Ext. 2344.
• The Trade Readjustment Act (TRA) program helps workers who have lost their jobs as a result of foreign trade. To determine eligibility students should visit the local Career Center: Fort Payne 256-844-4709, Scottsboro 256-574-4512, and Albertville 256-891-7722. If you have questions please contact Mallory Woodall at woodallm@nacc.edu, college phone Ext. 2344.
• Leadership in Child Care (LICC) Scholarships are available for those interested in the Child Care field. Students can obtain an application and learn more information at https://www.accs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leadership-In-Child-Care-Scholarship-Brochure.pdf.
• The Alabama Home Builders Foundation scholarship was founded in 1995 with a mission to help fund deserving students who are interested in pursuing an education in the residential building trades in the state of Alabama. Students can obtain an application and learn more informaiton at https://ahbfoundation.org/index.php/scholarships/. 
• The Senior Adult Scholarship Program automatically waives tuition (though not other fees) for college-credit courses for any student 60 years of age or older who is admitted to the college and to a program of study, when space is available.
• Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Scholarship Program will award one scholarship to a high school student and one to student already enrolled in college. Students can obtain more information about the scholarship at http://farmerstel.com/scholarships/.
• The Coca-Cola Two-Year Scholarship Program is described at www.coca-colascholars.org. For more information, contact graces@nacc.edu phone ext 2325, office in room SC115.
• From the Mesothelioma Cancer Center: Tis' the season of giving and Asbestos.com is offering $5,000 in scholarships to two students that would like to help us spread awareness about the deadly disease, mesothelioma. The deadline for the spring semester entry is January 20. You can find more detailed information about our scholarship program at www.asbestos.com/scholarship/. 
• Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance awards a $4,000 scholarship to students who have battled cancer at any point in their lives or those who have a parent, sibling, immediate family member or close friend that has battled or is currently fighting cancer. Students can obtain more information about the scholarship at http://www.mesothelioma.com/scholarship/.
• The Spina Bifida Association of Alabama established its Higher Education Scholarship Program to create and enhance the opportunities for persons with Spina Bifida to achieve their full potential through higher education. 
• MENSA Education Foundation Scholarship Essay Contest awards range from $300 to $1,000. For more information please visit http://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/.
• The Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides funding information for Latino students.  Students should visit http://www.hsf.net/ 
• Hispanic students should also visit the following link for more assistance with funding college: Affordable Colleges Online: Hispanic Student's Guide for Higher Ed
• Alabama Inter-Tribal Council Program is for low income American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Hawaiian Natives. Please call 800-400-3533 or view their website: http://www.aiac.alabama.gov/Prog_Scholarships.aspx  
• Alabama Indian Affairs Commission (AAIC) scholarship - Students must complete basic criteria to apply for a scholarship.  Studenst can call 334-242-2831.
• Healthcare Scholarship - The scholarship is for students pursuing a career in the healthcare field.  The application process is free.  Two scholarships are offered annually.  The deadlines for applications are June 30 and December 31. Applicants are asked to submit a 750-1000 word essay on why they wish to pursue a career in the healthcare field. One lucky applicant will be awarded $500 which they are free to spend as they wish. For full details about the scholarship, please visit https://www.medicalassistantdegrees.net/scholarship/
• Achieve Alabama helps connect students throughout the State of Alabama with the college and scholarship opportunities that best fit the students’ needs. Achieve Alabama was created by C.A.M.P. (College Admissions Made Possible) in partnership with the Rotaract Club of Birmingham to give students in Alabama a tool to assist in the college admissions and scholarship application process. For more information about Achieve Alabama, visit achievealabama.org.
• FastWeb is an online resource that provides students with information about paying and preparing for college. The site has scholarships for every type of student from high school freshmen to returning adult students.  The site has been around for over 15 years and not only provides scholarship information but offers members information on financial aid, jobs and internships, student life and more. For more information about FastWeb, visit fastweb.com.
• The website StudentScholarships.org lists various scholarships available across the nation. 

More opportunities become available all the time. Students already enrolled should check their campus emails.  

Other sources of aid can be found on the Internet, but you should be cautious of advertisements and should NEVER PAY for information. All you need to know about applying for financial aid can be learned FREE. The best sources of information are high school guidance counselors, NAFSA, college financial aid offices, and college websites.