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PACE Scholarship Resources

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PACE students – Please take some time to review the following scholarship information. If you would like individualized assistance, contact us for an appointment:

Contact Person	Email	Phone
Kristen Arnold, PACE Transfer Advisor	karnold@necc.mass.edu	978-556-3418
Karen Mitchell, PACE Director	kmitchell@necc.mass.edu	978-556-3404
Kersten Theberge, PACE Advisor	ktheberge@necc.mass.edu	978-556-3420

In addition to the scholarships listed below, SuperCollege.com is an excellent resource for locating some additional funding opportunities based on your personal profile.

Please note: You should ALWAYS double-check the scholarship criteria, requirements and deadlines directly. This resource is meant to be used ONLY AS A GUIDE!

General Scholarships | Transfer Scholarships | Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships

Scholarship Opportunities - Spring 2012

General Scholarships Opportunities
General Scholarships	Criteria	Deadline	Amount
National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program Website & applications	Committed to a career in biomedical, behavioral or social science research & be willing to work at NIH Be a U.S. citizen Be enrolled as a full-time student for the current academic year Have exceptional financial need Have a minimum GPA of 3.5	Feb 1 2012	Up to $20,000 per year
Massachusetts Women in Public Higher Education Student Achievement Scholarship Website & applications	Be female Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher You overcame significant barriers through accessing programs or services offered by the college Complete application to PACE ahead of time (ASAP!)	Feb 24 2012	$750
David Boren Study Abroad Scholarships Website & applications	Be a U.S. citizen Be a H.S. graduate or hold a GED & currently enrolled at an accredited college Be applying to study abroad (but not in W. Europe, Canada, Australia or New Zealand) Preference to students studying culture & language for a full year abroad NOMINATION – contact PACE for details	Feb 9 2012	Up to $20,000 for an academic year
NursingHomeAbuse.net Awareness & Prevention Scholarship Website & applications	Be working towards a degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or healthcare Administration & be planning to work with the senior citizen population Be currently attending college & receiving financial aid Be U.S. citizen	Feb 15 2012	$5,000
Udall Undergraduate Scholarships Website & applications	Be committed to a career in Native American tribal policy/healthcare OR environmental studies Have at least 30 college level credits Plan to attend college full-time during the 2012-13 year Have a GPA of at least a 3.0 Be a U.S. citizen	Notify PACE no later than Feb 15 2012	Up to $5,000
Benjamin Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Website & applications	Be receiving Pell grant Be applying to or have been accepted to a study abroad program for Summer 2012 OR Fall 2012 Be traveling a minimum of 4 weeks to a country that is not Cuba or not on the U.S. Travel Warning List	March 1 2012	Up to $5,000
Garden Club Federation Scholarships Website & applications	Be majoring in Biology, conservation, environmental studies, or related field (see website for full details) Be a resident of Massachusetts Have a B average (3.0) Good character Financial need	April 1 2012	varies
Jeannette Rankin Foundation Scholarship Website & applications	Be female & at least 35 years old by 3/1/12 Be a U.S. citizen Be enrolled in a degree program Qualify as low-income per government guidelines (see website)	March 1 2012	varies
Pearson Prize for Higher Education Website & applications	Demonstrated leadership and/or dedication to community service Completed at least 30 college credits by June 2012 Enrolled either at a community college or 4-year college Have a GPA of at least 2.5	March 16 2012	Up to $10,000
Community Action Gerald Goldman Memorial Scholarship Website & applications	Resident of Haverhill, Amesbury, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury or West Newbury Essay about how you made a difference in your community and/or how you embody the giving spirit of Community Action’s Gerald Goldman (see website) Letter of recommendation	March 2 2012	$1000
Super College Scholarship Website & Applications	Submit a completed application online	March 31 2012	$1,500
AARP Foundation Women’s Scholarship Program Website & applications	Be female and over age 50 by 3/30/2012 Demonstrate financial need & low income Be enrolled in an accredited program	March 30 2012	Up to $5000
Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship Website & applications	Enrolled in an associate’s degree program in Registered Nursing, Respiratory Care or Emergency Medical Services Have at least 50% of your degree complete by June 2012 Plan to attend at least half-time for fall 2012 Cannot have a previous degree to apply Have at least a 3.0 GPA Complete a Common Application(see website)	April 1 2012	$2,500
NECC Scholarships Includes: General, Covanta Energy Corp, Bentley Memorial, Honors Experience, Spurk Memorial & PACE Scholarship Website & applications	Submit a completed application by deadline Letter of recommendation Personal statement of at least 250 words Pre-register for at least 6 credits for Fall 2012 by May 2012 **See website for additional details and requirements for specific scholarships	April 13 2012	varies
Frugaldad.com Scholarships Website & applications	Enrolled at an accredited college 16+ years old Legal U.S. resident Consent to provide digital photo of yourself along with a quote for display on frugaldad.com if you are chosen Completed application, including essays	April 30 2012	$5000
New England College Council Scholarships Visit PACE for an application!	30+ credits completed by the end of Spring 2012, with at least half of your credits completed at NECC Plan to enroll at NECC for fall 2012 Plan to graduate with your associate’s degree by May 2012 or earlier Completed application, including letter of recommendation and personal essay	April 30 2012	$750
Massachusetts Educational Foundation Scholarship Website & applications	Be a woman age 35 or older Be committed to making a career change Resident of Massachusetts Be enrolled in a degree program and be able to use the scholarship 1 year from June 2012 Completed application, including 2 letters of recommendation	May 6 2012	Up to $1,000
Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association (MEOA) Scholarship Website & applications	Nomination from MEOA member (PACE staff) Completed application, including letter of recommendation & essay Meet federal guideline for low income and/or be a first generation college student Copy of financial award letter from the college you plan to attend in Fall 2012	May 20 2012	$750
College Is Power (CIP) Scholarship Website & Applications	Be a student over 17 years old Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident Submit a completed application by the deadline	May 31 2012 & Aug 31 2012	Up to $1,500
Gen & Kelly Tannabe Student Scholarship Website & Applications	Be a U.S. resident Submit a complete application, including a short essay of 250 words or less	July 31 2012	$1,000
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships Website & Applications	There are several HSF scholarships with specific requirements, but GENERALLY, HSF requires: Be a Hispanic student Minimum GPA of 3.0 U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident Completed the FAFSA Be enrolled or plan to enroll as a full-time student Visit the HSF website for specific information!	varies	varies
United Negro College Fund Website & applications	Criteria varies by scholarship, visit the website!! UNCF is an organization seeking to be a national advocate for students of African American and minority backgrounds It administers 400 scholarship and internship programs geared towards making college affordable for students from low- and moderate-income families	varies	varies
Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program Website & Applications	Be a legal resident of MA & a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Meet financial eligibility requirements Be in an ECE, Elementary Education, Psychology, Sociology, or education-related program Be an ECE for at least 1 year at a licensed MA Dept EEC facility Agree to continue working as an ECE after graduation	varies	Up to $2250 at NECC or $4500 at a 4-year school
TEACH Grant Program Website & applications	Be a U.S. citizen Attend a college that participates in the TEACH Grant Program Be working towards earning your degree in Education Maintain good academic standing Sign a TEACH agreement promising to serve as a teacher in a designated school as determined by the U.S. Department of Education	varies	Up to $4000 per year
One Family Scholars Program Website & applications	Be sponsored by a participating community organization (for full list visit website) Income-eligible as determined by One Family MA resident, single parent with children under 18 Be enrolled in an accredited program an plan to use your degree to enter a family-sustaining career Visit website for details	2012 Application not yet available – opens June 1, 2012	varies

Transfer Scholarship Opportunities
Transfer Scholarship	Criteria	Deadline	Amount
UMASS Boston Chancellor’s Scholarships For Academic Excellence For Excellence in the Arts Website	Be a resident of Massachusetts Be admitted to UMASS Boston for Fall 2012 Have at least 24 college credits Have a GPA of at least a 3.5 Complete the application, along with essay and letter of recommendation by deadline Varied criteria depending on if you are applying under Academic or Arts Excellence – see website for details	March 1, 2012 (round 1) June 1, 2012 (round 2)	Up to full tuition & fees
UMASS Boston Foster Furcolo Scholarship Website	Completed associate’s degree At least a 3.5 GPA Completed FAFSA Admitted to UMASS Boston for Fall 2012 Nominated by NECC Alumni Office (contact PACE for more information)*	YOU MUST NOTIFY PACE by March 26, 2012!*	100% UMASS Boston tuition & fees for up to 2 yrs
New England Transfer Association Scholarship (NETA) Website	Receive an associate’s degree by the end of Spring 2012 semester (30 credits must be from NECC) Plan to transfer to a NETA-affiliated 4-year college or university for fall 2012 Have a 3.5 cumulative GPA	March 30, 2012	$1000
University of Massachusetts Amherst Community College Academic Honors Scholarship Visit the PACE office or Advising for an application!	GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of application 45 community college credits completed Completed transfer admissions process to UMA as a DAY student for Fall 2012 Complete Associate’s degree prior to transfer U.S. citizen or permanent resident Additional scholarship awards may be available for qualified first-generation college students!	April 15, 2012	$2,500 per year (pro-rated for part time) for 2 yrs
Northern Essex Community College Professional Association (NECCPA) Scholarship Application not yet available	Graduating from NECC by June 30 Represent the best product of NECC education, as judged by the committee Completed 42 credits at the time of application, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher Work sample, noted by an NECC instructor Completed application including 1 letter of recommendation & essay on your NECC experience	April 17, 2012	$1000
University of Massachusetts LOWELL Transfer Scholarship No separate application required. Website	GPA of 3.5 or higher Transferring to UML as a day student for Fall 2012 U.S. citizen or legal resident	Varies	$2,500 per year (pro-rated for part time) for 2 yrs
Boston University Metropolitan College Community Scholar Program Website	Applied for admission to BU Metropolitan College Complete Associate’s degree from NECC GPA of 3.0 or higher Pursuing a major offered by BU’s Metropolitan College Scholarship not applicable for students intending to pursue daytime classes at BU	June 15 & August 1, 2012	50% of tuition for up to 12 credits a semester
Edward J. Sheehan Memorial Scholarship Website	Be accepted to a 4-year college starting Fall 2012 Have a GPA of 2.5 or above Financial need 2 letters of recommendation Personal statement	April 30, 2012	$4,000 over 2 yrs
Lesley University Community College Scholarship(For use at Lesley College OR The Art Institute of Boston) No separate application Website	More than one scholarship available, see the website for details! Accepted for admission to Lesley College OR the Art Institute of Boston for Fall 2012 Students applying to the Adult Learning Division are not eligible	varies	$12,000 per year for up to 2 years
UMASS System Scholarships Website	Criteria varies based on which UMASS Campus and which specific scholarship you choose to apply for, please see website for search tool & more information	varies	varies

PHI THETA KAPPA TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS

PTK is a nationally recognized honor society for community college students. To be eligible to join, you must have a GPA of 3.5+ and at least 12 college level credits completed. For information about joining the NECC Chapter of PTK, contact Professor Andrew Morse at amorse@necc.mass.edu.

PHI THETA KAPPA General Scholarships
General Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarships
In addition to the scholarships listed below, PTK administers a number of scholarships using a common application. PTK Members may use the common application to apply for multiple scholarships at the same time. The Fall Common Application opens on October 1 and closes December 1. The Spring Common Application opens on February 1 and closes on April 1. It is critical for PTK members to complete the common application each semester in order to maximize scholarship eligibility. For more information, visit: www.ptk.org/become-a-member/scholarships

Below are the colleges in MA & NH that are known to offer specific scholarships to PTK students. This is not an exhaustive list. If you are interested in transferring to a college not listed here, please contact them directly to inquire about any PTK scholarships that may be available.

PHI THETA KAPPA Transfer Scholarships
Massachusetts PTK Transfer Scholarships	Criteria	Deadline	Amount
American International College (Springfield) Website	A letter from a PTK advisor verifying you are in good academic standing An overall 3.3 or higher GPA Minimum of 30 credits earned at the PTK college	Contact college: 800-242-3142	Up to $10,000
Boston University Website	Members of PTK & nominated by their chapter advisor Outstanding leaders who have demonstrated academic excellence Must enroll as juniors at Boston University with a minimum of 60 transferable credits	March 15, 2012	50% tuition for up to 2 years
Clark University (Worcester) Website	PTK Scholarship PTK member with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA Be transferring to Clark with a minimum of 45 credits PTK All-USA Scholarship PTK Member nominated to the PTK/All-USA Academic Team Minimum 3.7 cumulative GPA Transferring to Clark with an associate’s degree (or a minimum of 60 credits)	April 1, 2012	Up to $15,000
Elms College (Chicopee) Website	Members of Phi Theta Kappa Minimum GPA of 3.0 Renewable for up to 3 years	Contact college: 413-594-2761	Up to $10,000
Harvard University Extension School (Cambridge) Website	PTK Member planning to enroll in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree for Fall 2012 Complete 3 pre-admission courses with a B or higher Earned Associate in Arts degree GPA of 3.5 or higher Successfully complete application & interview process	June 1, 2011	Approx. $3000 for pre-admission courses + 50% tuition in future courses
Lesley University (Cambridge) Website	PTK Member with an earned Associate’s degree	Contact college: (617) 868-9600	Up to $14,000
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (North Adams) Website	PTK member with earned associates degree Cumulative GPA of at least 3.3	Priority: February 1, 2012	Up to $3,000
Mount Holyoke College (South Hadley) Website	Call Mount Holyoke for more information: 413-538-2023
Northeastern University (Boston) Website	PTK member with at least 32 transferable credits Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 Recommendation of PTK advisor	May 1, 2012	Up to $5,000
Regis College (Weston) Website	PTK Member with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Must plan to enroll full-time at Regis College	Contact college: 781-768-7000	Up to $6,000
Smith College (Northampton) Website	Female PTK Member selected for recommendation by Smith College’s Office of Admission (Smith is an all female school) No separate application, eligibility determined at time of admission	February 1, 2012	Up to $5,000
Suffolk University (Boston) Website	PTK advisor nomination Cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 U.S. Citizen or permanent resident Contact Suffolk for more information 617-573-8460	April 1, 2012	$1000
UMASS Lowell Website	Combined GPA of 3.50 or better Associate Degree completed Active PTK Membership No separate application required, but provide a copy of your PTK membership card at the time of application	Varies (limited awards each year, apply ASAP)	Up to $1000/year
Western New England College (Springfield) Website	Enroll immediately following graduation from NECC Minimum GPA of 3.5 U.S. citizen Cannot have a previously earned bachelor’s degree	Contact college: 413-782-1321	Up to $10,000/year
Wheelock College (Boston) Website	Contact Wheelock for more information: 617-879-2000
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Website	Minimum GPA of 3.5 Enroll at WPI full-time Cannot have a previously earned bachelor’s degree Based on NECC transcript, recommendations, leadership and community	April 15, 2012	$10,000

New Hampshire PTK College Scholarships	Criteria	Deadline	Amount
Colby-Sawyer College (New London) Website	Contact Colby-Sawyer for more information: (800) 272-1015
Franklin Pierce University (Rindge) Website	Contact Franklin Pierce for more information: (603) 899-4180
Southern New Hampshire University (Manchester) Website	Enroll at SNHU either as a commuter or on-campus student Graduate from NECC with a minimum 3.5 GPA Enroll as full-time undergraduate DAY students at SNHU	May 15, 2012	Up to $7,000

New Hampshire PTK College Scholarships

Criteria

Deadline

Amount

Colby-Sawyer College (New London)

Website

Contact Colby-Sawyer for more information: (800) 272-1015

Franklin Pierce University (Rindge)

Website

Contact Franklin Pierce for more information: (603) 899-4180

Southern New Hampshire University (Manchester)

Website

Enroll at SNHU either as a commuter or on-campus student
Graduate from NECC with a minimum 3.5 GPA
Enroll as full-time undergraduate DAY students at SNHU

May 15, 2012

Up to $7,000

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PACE Scholarship Resources

** Please note: You should ALWAYS double-check the scholarship criteria, requirements and deadlines directly. This resource is meant to be used ONLY AS A GUIDE! **

Scholarship Opportunities - Spring 2012

PHI THETA KAPPA TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS

Please note: You should ALWAYS double-check the scholarship criteria, requirements and deadlines directly. This resource is meant to be used ONLY AS A GUIDE!