Alan LePage Second Chance Endowed Scholarship

For students or student family members who have struggled to overcome alcohol or drug abuse and are ready to make a positive change in their lives by pursuing higher education. Requires an additional essay and two letters of reference. Established by retired NHCC Biology faculty Peggy LePage and her family in honor of Alan LePage.

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Albert D. Law Endowed Scholarship

Nursing/Health Professions majors only. Veteran or Sibling of a Veteran. Minimum of 8 credits earned in life sciences. minimum 3.0 GPA.Must demonstrate financial need by completing a FAFSA or Dream Act application. Established by Don Levens and family in honor of Albert D Law     

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students: Returning students only

Alice S. Peterson Endowed Scholarship​

TRIO students only. Already completed 6 credits at NHCC. Essay requirement. Established by the family of Alice Peterson, former TRIO advisor at NHCC.

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Barbara K. Mantini Phi Theta Kappa Endowed Scholarship

Member in good standing Phi Xi chapter Phi Theta Kappa.
Essay, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation (one must be faculty).
Established in honor of former founding NHCC Spanish faculty and Phi Theta Kappa advisor Barbara Mantini

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.50

New or returning students: Graduating or transferring students

Biology Scholarship

Biology majors only. 
Earned at least 8 credits in Biology.
Established and funded by the Biology faculty of NHCC

Credits Required per Semester:  12 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students: Returning students only

Bob Hewitt Memorial Scholarship

Math or Math related majors only. Established in memory of Bob Hewitt, former NHCC math faculty

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Bradtke/Waller Scholarship

Math and Science majors (Biology, Chemistry, Pre-Engineering) only. 
6 credits must be earned in Math 1150 or higher. Established by Dale Bradtke, NHCC Math Resource Center coordinator 

Credits Required per Semester:  12 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.25

New or returning students: New or returning students

Brooklyn Area Babe Ruth Scholarship

​Must have participated in Brooklyn Park/Brooklyn Center Babe Ruth Baseball Association AND attended Osseo, Brooklyn Center, Cooper, Champlin Park or Park Center High Schools. Resident of Brooklyn Park or Brooklyn Center. Requires recommendation letters. 

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Brooklyn Park Rotary Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Must be a current high school graduate of Brooklyn Park, Champlin Park, or Osseo Area High schools. Must demonstrate financial need by completing a FAFSA or Dream Act application.
Established by the Brooklyn Park Rotary Foundation 

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New students only

Business Computer Systems Scholarship

Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Marketing, and related majors only. Must have earned 6 credits in business or computer science coursework. Established and funded by the Business and Computer Science faculty of NHCC "    

Credits Required per Semester:  12 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students: Returning students only

Charles (Chuck) Long Physical Science Endowed Scholarship

Engineering, Science or related majors only. Must have earned 3 credits in science coursework. Preference to part-time students. Must demonstrate financial need by completing a FAFSA or Dream Act application. Established in memory of Charles Long, former NHCC science faculty from 1971 to 1995      

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students: Returning students only

Charlotte Howe and Keith L. Nordby Endowed Scholarship

For Nursing or Education majors only. Returning NHCC students only. Taking minimum of 6 credits. Minimum GPA 3.0 Established in memory of Charlotte Nordby who with her husband Keith created the Nordby Lectureship at NHCC     

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students: Returning students only

Christopher Hakel Endowed Scholarship

For TRIO students only. Essay requirement. Established by the family of Christopher Hakel, who attended NHCC from spring of 2011 to spring 2015. He was a dedicated TRIO student who experienced firsthand how TRIO positively impacts students’ lives.     

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Chuck And Mary Jane Thompson Health Professionals Endowed Scholarship

For Nursing or Health Professions majors only and accepted into the program by the end of the current term. Can not be applied to on-line classes. Established in honor of Mary Jane and Chuck Thompson, who served as member emeritus on the NHCC Foundation board    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students: Returning students only

Chuck Guthrie Memorial Scholarship

​For all majors. Established by the DeFord family in honor of Chuck Guthrie, a Veteran     

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Courageous Courage Theater Scholarship

​For Theater majors or those enrolled in at least two Theatre courses per academic year. Requires an additional essay: If you were to create a piece of solo performance with a faculty what would it be? Established by the NHCC Theater department 

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.50

New or returning students: New or returning students

Craig R. and Anne R. Annis Nursing Scholarship

For students in Health Care or Nursing programs. Established by Craig R. and Anne R. Annis. Craig is a former NHCC Foundation board member and was instrumental in the creation of the satellite NHCC Buffalo campus.

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Cynthia Pins Annual Nursing Scholarship

​Must be a Nursing major. enrolled in 6 credits or more, 3.0 cumulative GPA, and essay requirement.  Established by Duane Pins in honor of his wife, Cynthia "Cindy" Pins who devoted her life to training Nurses, serving as an instructor at NHCC from 1995-2014.     

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Don Davis Law Enforcement Endowed Scholarship

For Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, or related majors only. Established in honor of Don Davis, former NHCC Law Enforcement faculty     

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Dr. Barbara J. Johnston Endowed Scholarship for Re-Entry Women

For current NHCC female students at least 28 years of age or older who are re-entering college after a period of absence. Earned at least 16 NHCC credits (1000 level or above) Enrolled in 9 credits. GPA minimum 2.5. U.S. citizens. Essay requirement and two letters of support (1 must be faculty)Established in honor of Dr. Barbara J. Johnston, former NHCC Sociology faculty

Credits Required per Semester:  9 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.50

New or returning students: Returning students only

The EDGE (Empower Determined Growth to Excellence) Scholarship

 ​For all majors. Must have 75% of your degree or certificate program complete. Must be no more than 18 credits from completion (1 academic year or 3 consecutive terms) minimum GPA 1.9. Must demonstrate financial need by completing a FAFSA. Established by Dr. Rolando Garcia and family.

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 1.9

New or returning students: Returning students only

Dr. John F. Helling Endowed Scholarship

For students graduating with an associate's degree within the current academic year. 51% threshold of NHCC credits earned specifically from Associate of Arts.  Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. Additional essay.  Established in honor of Dr. John Helling, President of NHCC from 1967-1990

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA:3.5

New or returning students: Graduating students

Edinburgh USA ProAm Foundation Endowed Scholarship

For all majors. Must be Pell eligible.  Established by Edinburgh Pro Am Foundation to support NHCC students in need     

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Emerging Leader Endowed Scholarship

​For all majors. Minimum GPA 2.5. Two letters of recommendation outlining your demonstrated leadership and influence on others. Must demonstrate financial need by completing a FAFSA or Dream Act application. Established by former NHCC President Barbara McDonald (2015-2019)  and her husband David    

Credits Required per Semester:  12 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.50

New or returning students: New or returning students

Esther J. Tessman Nursing Endowed Scholarship

For students majoring in Nursing and accepted into the program by the end of the current term.  Minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be Pell eligible. Established by Eldon A. and June E. Tessman in memory of Eldon's mother, Esther J. Tessman, former Dakota County Public Health Nurse 

Credits Required per Semester:  12 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.50

New or returning students: Returning students only

Evelyn Schmidt Memorial Endowed Scholarship

For students majoring in Nursing or other health professions.Established in memory of Evelyn Schmidt, former NHCC Foundation Board member.    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Exercise Science Scholarship

For students majoring in Exercise Science. Established and funded by the Exercise Science faculty of NHCC 

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.50

New or returning students: Returning students only

Gary Wynia Memorial Phi Theta Kappa Endowed Scholarship

Must be an All-American Phi Theta Kappa award recipient.
Established in honor of Gary Wynia, by his wife, Ann Wynia, President of North Hennepin Community College from 1997-2010"  

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Graduating Nurses Association Endowed Scholarship

For current year NHCC Nursing graduates pursuing a 4 year degree. Must be affiliated with the NHCC Student Nurses Association. Established by the Nursing department faculty of NHCC and the Student Nurses Association 

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: Graduating students

Howard and Sonja Olson Endowed Scholarship

For all majors. Established by Howard and Sonja Olson. Howard was a founding member of the NHCC science faculty, and was named Educator of the Year in 1993, serving 27 years at NHCC

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: Returning students only

Idelia T. Loso Endowed Scholarship

Community service essay requirement. Established in memory of Idelia T. Loso, NHCC's first Dean of Instruction

Credits Required per Semester:  12 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students: Returning students only

International Student Annual Scholarship

For international (F-1) students or students born outside of the United States. Established by NHCC faculty.

Credits Required per Semester:  12 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.50

New or returning students: New or returning students

Jane Bassuk Art Supplies Fund

​Studio Arts/Graphic Design majors only. Scholarship available both Fall/Spring. minimum GPA 2.0. Requires statement of need. Funds can only apply to NHCC Bookstore purchases. Established by friends of Jane Bassuk, Retired NHCC Studio Arts faculty. 

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Janice Hancock Nursing Memorial Endowed Scholarship

For Nursing students enrolled in their second year, adult learner, and full-time. Established in memory of Janice Hancock, Nursing Instructor at NHCC. 

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: Returning students only

JoAnn Jones Nursing Endowed Scholarship

For Nursing students or other health professions. Established by JoAnn Jones, NHCC Alumni 

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

John Diedrich Memorial Endowed Scholarship

For all majors. Must be a veteran (or child/spouse of veteran). Established by Mary Diedrich, former Dean of Student Success in memory of her father, John Diedrich

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Joseph Gazzuolo Art Endowed Scholarship

For students majoring in Art or Graphic Design. 10-15 examples of your portfolio work required. Established in honor of Joseph Gazzuolo, Art instructor at NHCC 

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Joseph Iten Endowed Scholarship

For students majoring in Nursing or Health Professions related field. Established in memory of Joseph Iten, former owner of Iten Chevrolet of Brooklyn Park

Credits Required per Semester:  12 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students: Returning students only

Joyce Savage Scholarship

For all majors. Established in honor of Joyce Savage, Academic Development staff at NHCC

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

June E. Tessman & Larry D. Finch Endowed Scholarship

For all majors. Priority for recipients who are returning or part-time. Established in memory of June E. Tessman and Larry D. Finch by Eldon and Addie Finch Tessman

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

 

June E. Tessman Memorial Endowed Scholarship

For all majors. Established by Eldon Tessman, former NHCC Foundation board member in honor of his late wife June E. Tessman

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Karen Carr English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Endowed Scholarship

For students who have taken at least one English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course at NHCC. Have  3.0 (B) in a  EAP course(s). Have an overall GPA of 2.0 (C) or higher. Have a 67%+ completion rate. Have completed at least 9 credits at NHCC. Short response: Describe your engagement with diversity related activities in or outside of NHCC. For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  https://nhcc.edu/about-nhcc/diversity-equity

Established in loving memory of Karen Carr, English Language for Academic Purposes (EAP) faculty at NHCC from 2011 to 2021, by her family, friends, and those that knew her passion for teaching and helping NHCC students succeed. 

Credits Required per Semester:  12 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Kiland-Mason Art/Graphic Design scholarship

Art and Graphic Design majors only. Established by Dan Mason, retired NHCC Art faculty, and his wife Caroline, in honor of their friend, Lance Kiland, former NHCC Graphic Design faculty.   

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Kopp Presidential Scholarship

For all majors. Established by the Kopp Family Foundation to benefit community college students who demonstrate excellence

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Kurt and Kelly Johnson Financial Need Scholarship

For all majors. Must demonstrate financial need by completing a FAFSA or Dream Act application. Established by Kurt and Kelly Johnson, Kelly serves on the NHCC Foundation Board  

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Liberal Arts Scholarship

For Liberal Arts majors. Established and funded by the Liberal Arts faculty of NHCC

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students: Returning students only

Luther Toyota Endowed Scholarship

For all majors. Must be Pell eligible. Established by Luther Toyota of Brooklyn Park    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Mains'l Computer Science Scholarship

​For Computer Science majors. Must have successfully completed CSCI 1130: Intro to Java, minimum 3.0 GPA Established by Mains'l of Brooklyn Park, offering innovative solutions for people with varying abilities.    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Mains'l Human Services Scholarship

​For Human Services majors. 6 credit minimum for Fall and Spring semesters. Must have completed HSER 1100, Introduction to Human Services and HSER Multicultural Awareness Established by Mains'l of Brooklyn Park, offering innovative solutions for people with varying abilities    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Marie Zieminski Art and Theatre Endowed Scholarship

Returning student. Participated in a theater production or had art displayed in gallery at NHCC. 2.5 minimum GPA. Letter of recommendation requirement. Must demonstrate financial need by completing a FAFSA or Dream Act application. Established by Julie Zieminski, former Dean and current Exercise Faculty instructor in honor of her mother Marie Zieminski, a patron of theater and the arts    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.50

New or returning students: Returning students only

Mary Lou Sladek Scholarship

​For Nursing majors enrolled in their 4th or 5th semesters. cumulative GPA 2.5 Established by Mary and David Sladek in honor of Mary Lou Sladek. Mary Sladek is Nursing faculty at NHCC    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Math Scholarship

For Math majors. Must have at least 6 credits earned in Math 1150 or higher. Established and funded by the Math faculty of NHCC

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students: Returning students only

MinneAnalytics Annual Scholarship

​For all majors but must demonstrate a commitment within studies to data analytics.  2.5 cumulative grade point average and additional essay required. Established by MinneAnalytics offering scholarships to undergraduate students who display a passion for pursuing a career in analytics and a commitment to engagement within the community.    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.50

New or returning students: Returning students only

Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) Annual Scholarship

​Must be a Construction Mgt major, enrolled in 6 credits, 2.0 GPA, statement and short response required. Established by The Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA)

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students: New or returning students

Miriam Hazzard Nursing Endowed Scholarship

For Nursing or other health professions students accepted into the program by the end of the current term. Established in honor of Miriam Hazzard, former NHCC Nursing Department faculty and Dean.    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students: Returning students only

MN Workforce Development Scholarship-Computer Science

​For Computer Science, Data Science, and Internet Programming majors. The Workforce Development Scholarship  program will award each student selected for the scholarship $5,000 over two academic years as a means to incentivize students to go into  industries where the state's skills gap is most pressing.  Essays required.  Funded by the State of Minnesota. Up To $2,500 New or returning students 2.00 9+ credits

Credits Required per Semester:  9 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students:New or returning students

MN Workforce Development Scholarship-Exercise Science

​For Exercise Science majors. The Workforce Development Scholarship program will award each student selected for the scholarship $5,000 over two academic years as a means to incentivize students to go into  industries where the state's skills gap is most pressing.  Essays required.  Funded by the State of Minnesota. Up To $2,500 New or returning students    2.00 9 + credits

Credits Required per Semester:  9 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students:New or returning students

MN Workforce Development Scholarship-Health Sciences-Nursing-MLT

For ​Health Sciences Broad Field for Nursing Requirements, Nursing and Medical Laboratory Technology majors. The Workforce Development Scholarship  program will award each student selected for the scholarship $5,000 over  two academic years as a means to incentivize students to go into  industries where the state's skills gap is most pressing.  Essays required.  Funded by the State of Minnesota.     Up To     $2,500     New or returning students        9+ credits

Credits Required per Semester:  9 + credits

Minimum GPA: 

New or returning students:New or returning students

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) annual scholarship

​Must be a Construction Management or Building Inspection Technology major. Must self identify as a woman defined as CIS-gender, transgender, or non-binary. Essay requirement. Established by NAWIC, an organization dedicated to enhancing the success of women in the construction industry by building educations, careers, futures, and lives.

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students:New or returning students

Neil F. Sands Chemistry Endowed Scholarship

Chemistry majors only. Established in memory of Neil F. Sands, founding member of NHCC Chemistry faculty.

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students:Returning students only

NHCC Foundation Honors Scholarship

Established by the North Hennepin Community College Foundation.    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.50

New or returning students:Students in Honors program

Nursing Scholarship

For Nursing majors.  

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students:New or returning students

Open House Scholarship

​For all majors. New students only. Must attend virtual or in person Open House event as hosted and scheduled by NHCC Admissions. High school diploma showing a minimum GPA of 2.0 must be provided.  Established by the NHCC Admissions department    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students:New students only

Osseo Lions Career Change Grant Endowed Scholarship

For students residing in Osseo or who attended the Osseo School district. For all majors but undergoing a career change. Must be Pell eligible. Established by the Osseo Lions Club    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students:New or returning students

Up To     $1,000     New or returning students    2.00    6 + credits

Paul and Sheila Wellstone International Endowed Scholarship

For international (F-1) students or students born outside of the United States. Established by Paul and Shelia Wellstone. Paul was a former Minnesota US senator serving from 1990 to 2002    

Credits Required per Semester:  12 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.50

New or returning students:New or returning students

Pujaniya Ganga Swarup Jakunvarben Mohanlal Madia Endowed Scholarship

​For Business majors. Returning student with 13 or more credits earned at NHCC or student transferring to NHCC with 31 or more credits. 6 credit minimum. Essay and preference to student coming from a single mother household. Must be Pell eligible. Established by Ashwin Madia, Business faculty at NHCC    

Credits Required per Semester:  12 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students:New or returning students

Racial and Social Justice Leadership Scholarship

​For students active and engaged in racial and social justice, and who  have an investment in racial and social justice activities or initiatives. BIPOC and underrepresented students are strongly encouraged to apply. Letter of recommendation and essay requirements. Established by the NHCC campus community

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students:New or returning students

Ricci Theatre Major Scholarship

​Must be pursuing full time or part time AFA in Theater. You will need recommendation letter from faculty/staff and demonstrate financial need by completing FAFSA or Dream Act application.

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.50

New or returning students:New or returning students

Sandvick Baccalaureate Endowed Scholarship

For current year NHCC graduates pursuing a 4 year degree. Essay and two letters of recommendation from NHCC faculty required.  Established by Jerry Sandvick, NHCC history professor emeritus, Department Chair, Liberal Arts Dean, and Lynda Lund Sandvick, a graduate of NHCC. In honor of Elizabeth Guiney Sandvick a founding member of NHCC's English department    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students:Graduating students

Sharon Johnson Memorial Endowed Scholarship

For female students applies uniformly to all majors. Student has received little or no financial aid.  Established in memory of Sharon A. Johnson, former assistant to the Associate Dean of Students, by her loving family and friends    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students:New or returning students

Sharon Olsen Varner Memorial Scholarship

​For MANE Nursing majors in semesters 4 & 5 specifically.  Applicants must be intending to pursue a baccalaureate degree. DACA (Dream Act students) strongly encouraged to apply. Additional essay requirement. Established by Wayne Varner in honor of his wife, Sharon, a Labor and Delivery nurse for Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC).

Credits Required per Semester:  12 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students:Returning students only

Success in Economics

For all majors. Must have taken one 3-credit Economics class at NHCC, Minimum 3.0 GPA, taking 6 credits. Established and funded by the Economics Department at NHCC    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students:New or returning students

T. Christ Staael Scholarship

For all majors. For students who demonstrate service to others and the surrounding community through involvement in civic, charitable, cultural, or political arenas or through contributions of artistry and innovation. Requires an additional essay. Established by Thomas Staael, Academic Development instructor at NHCC    

Credits Required per Semester:  12 + credits

Minimum GPA: 3.00

New or returning students:New or returning students

The JaCore Scholarship

​For all majors. First time enrolled at NHCC in 12 credits or more. Must demonstrate financial need by completing a FAFSA or Dream Act application. 2.8 GPA in high school. Essay requirement. Preferred recipient a minority male student. Established by Stephen E. Kent, former US Army Colonel and Vice President of Finance & Facilities at NHCC. The JaCore Scholarship is named in honor of Kent's Sons, Jared and Corey.    

Credits Required per Semester:  12 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.80

New or returning students:New students only

Thrivent Financial Scholarship in Finance, Business, or Entrepreneurship

​For Finance, Business Administration, or Entrepreneurship majors taking 6 or more credits. GPA 2.8 or higher.  Essay requirement.  Established by Thrivent Financial of the Greater Minneapolis-St Paul area to support NHCC students    

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.80

New or returning students:New or returning students

Vicky and John Lettmann Endowed Scholarship

For students interested in Creative Writing. Essay and entry submission to the NHCC literary/arts magazine, Under Construction required. Established by Vicky and John Lettmann. Vicky was an English instructor at NHCC from 1968 to 1999, and founded the campus literary/arts magazine, Under Construction as well as the Writing Center     

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students:New or returning students

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Scholarship

For all veterans in any major. Established by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Crystal Post 494.

Credits Required per Semester:  6 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students:New or returning students

William A Hewitt Endowed Scholarship

​For any major. Taken and passed Pre-College Algebra. Established by Harlan and Sandra Hewitt in honor of William "Bill" A. Hewitt, a brother to Harlan and Bob, long time Math instructors at NHCC. This endowment honors Bill who had Down Syndrome and never had a chance at education.   

Credits Required per Semester:  9 + credits

Minimum GPA: 2.00

New or returning students:New or returning students

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