RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Community College has announced its Community Scholarship program for spring 2021.
The program was established to help local residents train for a new career or to return to college after an extended break, the school said.
“This is set up for the 2021 Spring semester only,” NACC President Dr. David Campbell stated. “It is really a great opportunity for someone to start a certificate, degree program, or to finish a program they had previously started.”
The school said this program was initiated to assist Alabamians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The deadline to apply for the application is Dec. 1.
“This is a competitive scholarship that applies after all other sources of scholarships and grants have been exhausted,” stated Dean of Student Services Sherie Grace. “Limiting the scholarship in this way will allow us to help the greatest number of students.”
NACC said the scholarship will cover a maximum of six credit hours and will only cover tuition.
The college said you must meet one or more of the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship:
- Non-Traditional Age Student – Age 24 or older; new student or students who have not been enrolled at NACC within the past two years
- Dual Enrollment – Available to 10th grade new students; pay for one class, get the second one under this scholarship
- Success Plus Scholarship – Applicable to high-demand fields such as Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Engineering Technology, Industrial Systems, Machine Tool Technology, and more. Available to new students and student who have not been enrolled in NACC within the past two years. Scholarship funds may only be used to pay for technical courses.
- Career Tech Scholarship for Non-Traditional Gender Careers – In an effort to encourage students to enter non-traditional gender occupations, the college will offer a buy one-get one offer in selected fields, such as females in HVAC, drafting, and welding and males in child development, cosmetology, and massage. Available to new students and students who have not been enrolled in NACC within the past two years. Scholarship funds may only be used to pay for technical courses.
- Underrepresented Student Scholarship – Intended to encourage new students from underrepresented groups to start college or come back to college after a break, this scholarship will offer a buy one, get one model in any career path for underrepresented minorities. Available to new students and students who have not been enrolled at NACC within the past two years.
To learn more about the scholarships, click here.
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