Current and Returning Student Scholarships
Scholarships Available for Current and Returning Students
Normandale Community College makes scholarship funds availabe to current and returning Normandale students through endowment earnings, gifts to the college and grants from outside foundations.
Normandale Community College Foundation Scholarships
Application period: January 2 through April 1 (for the following Fall awards)
The Normandale Community College Foundation is pleased to provide scholarship and grant awards each year to current and returning Normandale students. This is possible through the generous support from community and business friends as well as staff and faculty.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: The criteria for scholarships vary. Most are targeted towards students who:
- Enroll in 12 or more credits per term
- Have financial need
- Have a strong academic background
However, scholarships are also available for students who:
- Are part-time
- Are enrolled in specific academic programs
- Have strong leadersip and community service involvement
AWARD AMOUNTS: Scholarship awards range from approximtely $750 - $2000 (annual award). Awards are divided equally between each semester. These awards are reflected on billing statements as credits towards direct educational expenses. Awards are for use during Fall and Spring Semesters of the academic year.
HOW IS YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION EVALUATED? The Returning Student Scholarship Selection Committee will consider you for all available scholarships for which you meet the criteria. By completing and submitting the Student Scholarship Online Application (along with all required information), you are asking to be considered for all available scholarships. Take your time and be complete in your answers. Of particular interest to the selection committee are your narratives, so be thoughtful in your responses and provide the selection committee with a good picture of who you are and why you are deserving of a scholarship. Another area of interest to the selection committee is your listings of volunteer service, honors and recognitions, notable achievements and leadership positions you have held. Your academic record is also heavily considered in the review process.
HOW TO APPLY:
- All applicants (with the exception of International Students with an F-1 student visa) must apply for financial aid for 2009-2010 to be considered for a Normandale scholarship. If you have not done so, apply at FAFSA on the WEB. Make sure to complete the 2009-2010 FAFSA. The Normandale Financial Aid and Scholarship Office must have received the results of your FAFSA application from the Central Processor by the scholarship deadline.
- Complete the online scholarship application in its entirety. CAUTION: The online application cannot be saved. It is highly recommended that you print your completed scholarship application BEFORE submitting!
- Transcripts: If Spring 2009 is your first term at Normandale, you must send a copy of either your high school transcript OR college transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities. Your application will not be considered without transcripts.
- Only complete scholarship application submissions will be considered. Scholarship applications will be accepted until April 1, 2009.
The Returning Student Scholarship Selection Committee will consider you for any scholarship for which you meet the criteria. By completing and submitting the Normandale Scholarship Online Application (along with all required information), you are asking to be considered for all available scholarships.
- The scholarship application period for current and returning students has closed.
SciMath Scholarship
Applications for Spring 2010 semester are now being accepted. Applications will be reviewed in December 2009.
Through a generous grant from the National Science Foundation, 32 scholarships are available for up to $4000 per year (up to $5400 when enrolled for 16 credits) to full-time students pursuing an Associate Degree in a STEM field: Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, or Computer Science), Technology (Computer Technology or Nanotechnology), Engineering, or Mathematics. Scholarships are renewable (for a total of four semesters in the SciMath program). All students interested in this scholarship must review the eligibility criteria by clicking on the SciMath Scholarship application link below.
**Notice** All credits which apply toward the Sci-Math Scholarship must be taken at Normandale.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply by following the application instructions and completing and submitting the SciMath Scholarship Application:
SciMath Scholarship Application
Support for the SciMath Scholarship is provided by the National Science Foundation Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship program under grant DUE#0244430 and by the National Science Foundation Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program under grant DUE#0807132.
Academy of Math and Science Scholars
What is the Academy of Math and Science?
The
Academy of Math and Science at Normandale Community College is a program that provides selected students with keys to success:- A Scholarship of up to $3000 (less other federal/state grants received) for each cohort member to minimize the need for student loans or working
- A Mentor for personal guidance and tutoring
- A Cohort, or group, of students for peer support
The Normandale Community College Academy of Math and Science is looking for students who have an interest in math, science, or any of the STEM courses, but may lack the finances or the confidence to pursue a college education. We especially want to support students in the following categories:
- Students of color
- Students of economic disadvantage
- Students of immigrant parents or who are themselves immigrants to the United States
- Students whose parents did not attend college
- Other interested students should also apply
Selected students must major in science, technology, engineering or math or be studying in the teacher education program with a declared math or science middle school specialty.
Selected students must make a 2-year commitment to the program.
Student continuation in the program is evalulated each semester and is based on academic performance, participation in cohort activities and mentoring meetings.
For complete information and application, go to the Academy of Math and Science website.
Normandale Departmental Scholarships and Awards
Applications, eligibility criteria and deadlines for the following additional Normandale Scholarships and Awards are determined separately by individual departments. Please contact these departments for application information, criteria and deadlines.
- Bruce Lindgren Biology Scholarship (Biology Department)
- Gary Bartlett Memorial World Language Scholarship (World Language Department)
- Jim & Linda Wallace Theatre Arts Scholarship (Theatre Department)
- MacDonald Geography-Geology Department Merit Scholarship (Geography-Geology Department)
- Mary Brunkhorst Scholarship (Dental Hygiene Program)
- Math/CSci Scholastic Achievement Award (Math/Computer Sciences Department)
- Patsy Lea Core Awards (English Department) - Application closed March 15th.
