Online Application Overview
Due to the recent weather conditions, the deadline for scholarship applications has been extended to Friday, February 21, for scholarships in
Fall 2014 and Spring 2015
ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION
The NRCC Educational Foundation awards scholarships (generally in the amount of $1,000 per academic year) to qualified
persons for attendance at New River Community College. These awards are based on criteria such as financial need and
scholastic achievement.
Applicants of all ages may be considered for NRCC Educational Foundation Scholarships.
Both continuing NRCC students and persons planning to become NRCC students may apply.
The following guidelines apply unless otherwise specified.
- Applicant must be a citizen of Virginia living in Giles, Floyd, Pulaski or Montgomery County or Radford. Note: A
few scholarships are available to applicants who are not residents of this area. International students who are in
the United States on a student visa are not eligible for this program.
- Applicant must enroll in a program of study or declare a major at New River Community College.
- Applicant must fully complete application online.
- Applicant must furnish two letters of recommendation from non-family members.
(It is preferred that one letter be from an educator or former employer.)
- Applicant must furnish copies of high school and/or college transcripts.
- Once enrolled at NRCC, scholarship recipients must maintain a class load of 9 credit hours or more, unless
otherwise specified.
- Once enrolled, scholarship recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (a B average)
unless otherwise specified. A 3.0 average is not a requirement to be considered for an initial scholarship award.
- Recipients must agree to attend the college’s annual scholarship brunch, to be held in October,
write a thank-you letter to a donor or donors, and to attend the scholarship orientation.
- Scholarship recipients may be considered for a second year of support if all requirements are met.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE APPLICANT
- Review eligibility criteria (above) to make sure you are eligible to apply.
- Application is to be completed by the applicant, not a parent or other third party.
- The online application must be submitted electronically by the above deadline, for scholarships supporting studies at New River Community College during the following academic year.
- Use one of the methods below to submit letters of recommendation from non-family members. They must be received by the foundation office by the application deadline.
Email: bjones@nr.edu
(must be e-mailed by person writing letter of recommendation)
Fax: 540-674-3668
Mail:
NRCC Educational Foundation
P.O. Box 1127
Dublin, VA 24084
By the application deadline, official transcripts must mailed to the address below or hand-delivered to the foundation office in Godbey Hall, office 07.
Mail:
NRCC
Educational Foundation
P.O. Box 1127
Dublin, VA 24084
