New Student Scholarships
Scholarships Available for New Students
Normandale Community College makes scholarship funds available through endowment earnings, gifts to the college and grants from outside foundations to students who have no earned credits at Normandale.
Normandale Community College Foundation Scholarships
APPLICATION PERIOD: Begins January 2 (for the upcoming Fall term). Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2009. However, applications will be reviewed and scholarships awarded on a first-come qualified basis.
The Normandale Community College Foundation is pleased to provide scholarship and grant awards each year to students new to Normandale. 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 leadership and community service involvement
AWARD AMOUNTS: Two-year renewable scholarships up to $4000 ($2000 annually) are available. Other scholarship awards range from approximately $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 Financial Aid and Scholarship Office will consider you for all available scholarships for which you meet the criteria. By completing and submitting the New 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 in the selection process are your narratives, so be thoughtful in your responses and provide a good picture of who you are and why you are deserving of a scholarship. Another area of interest 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 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 Fall 2009 will be your first time attending college, you must send a copy of your high school transcript to the Normandale Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. If not, you must send college transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities. Your application will not be considered without transcripts.
- You must be accepted for admission to receive scholarship consideration.
- Only complete scholarship application submissions will be considered. Scholarship applications will be accepted until June 1, 2009. However, apply early as applications are reviewed and scholarships awarded on a first-come qualified basis.
The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office will consider you for any scholarship for which you meet the criteria. By completing and submitting the Normandale New Scholarship Online Application (along with all required information), you are asking to be considered for all available scholarships.
- All funding has been awarded. The scholarship application period for new students has closed.
SciMath Scholarship
Now accepting applications for Spring 2010 semester. 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.
George and Geraldine Warmbrod Scholarship
Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Through a generous donation by George and Geraldine Warmbrod, renewable scholarships of up to $4500 per year are available to Bloomington Kennedy High School graduates attending Normandale Community College. To be eligible for consideration for this Scholarship you must:
- Be a resident of Bloomington, MN at the time of application.
- Be a senior attending Bloomington Kennedy High School.
- Be accepted for admission to Normandale Community College.
- Have satisfactory academic standing.
- Have a postive recommendation from a High School teacher.
- Submit personal statement (essay) and student resume.
- Enroll full-time at Normandale Community College.
- Have completed the 09-10 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) & submit your Student Aid Report (SAR) with application.
Eligible students apply by completing and submitting the general scholarship application to Karen Zollar, Counselor, at Bloomington Kennedy High School. Application packets are available for pick-up at the Bloomington Kennedy High School Counseling Office.
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
Who is the Academy looking for?
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 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 evaluated 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)
