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NWC Trapper Scholarship Program
NWC Trapper Scholarships for out of state students are awarded on four levels, each with specific eligibility requirements. See the grid below for details. Funds are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until exhausted. Apply as early as possible and no later than April 1, 2009.| Award Level | Requirements by Diploma Earned | Annual Award Amount | WUE† | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School GPA | GED Score | Home School ACT Score | Out of State | Tuition Discount | |
| Presidential* | 3.5 and up | 575 | 25 | $1,500 | $2,327 |
| Excellence* | 3 – 3.49 | 540 | 21 | $1,200 | $2,327 |
| Achievement* | 2.5 – 2.99 | 500 | 19 | $1,000 | $2,327 |
| Explorer** | 2.5 | 500 | 19 | $500 | varies |
†Western Undergraduate Exchange Program
Tuition Discount Scholarships that are valued over $2,300 per year. This scholarship is a 44% tuition discount from the out-of-state tuition rate, and is automatically awarded to admitted students who are residents of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska††, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington†† Northwest College extends the WUE scholarship to Nebraska residents even though Nebraska is not a WUE state.
By completing the online scholarship application, you can apply for the following:
MASTER Scholar Scholarships
Do you have academic ability and strong potential? Do you want a future focused on study and work in the sciences? Read more about the MASTER Scholar Scholarships here.Academic Scholarships
Academic Scholarships are available for all NWC AA, AS, and AAS degree programs. You must major in a program to apply.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- enroll full time, and
- have at least a 2.0 GPA.
Activity-Talent Scholarships
You may apply for as many Activity-Talent Scholarships as you wish. BUT REMEMBER, each scholarship you accept requires extra participation on your part, not just going to class.- Forensics
- Livestock Judging
- Modern Languages – French or Spanish
- Music – instrumental or vocal
- Newspaper or Web Broadcasting
- Spirit Squad
Athletics Scholarships
Talk with our coaches about Athletic Scholarships available in these intercollegiate sports.- Men's & Women's Basketball
- Men's & Women's Rodeo
- Women's Volleyball
- Men's Wrestling
Contact
Jennifer Stauffer
Scholarship Technician
Location: Orendorff Building
Office: ORB104
Phone: 307.754.6040
*open to new high school, GED, and home school students who graduate with their class and enroll full time (12 credit hours) at NWC the fall semester after graduation (international students and athletes not eligible; talk with your recruiter/coach about scholarships available). The scholarship will be awarded a second year to those who meet continuing eligibility requirements.
** open to high school, GED, and home school students who didn’t graduate with their class and/or haven’t attended NWC and enroll full or part time (international students and athletes not eligible; talk with your recruiter/coach about scholarships available). The scholarship will be awarded a second year to those who meet continuing eligibility requirements.
If your financial aid awards for the academic year exceed your Cost of Attendance, NWC scholarship funding will be reduced.