Applications accepted
October 1, 2023 through February 22, 2024
for scholarships in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2024 APPLICATION:

• Online Application Opens: October 1, 2023
• Application Deadline: February 22, 2024
• Recipients Announced: April 2024
• Scholarships will be added to student accounts for Fall 2024

ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION

The NRCC Educational Foundation awards scholarships (generally in the amount of $1,500 per academic year) to qualified persons for attendance at New River Community College.
These awards are based on criteria such as financial need and academic achievement.

Applicants of all ages are considered for NRCC Educational Foundation Scholarships.

Both continuing NRCC students and prospective NRCC students may apply.

ACCE students cannot receive an Educational Foundation Scholarship while receiving ACCE funding.

The following guidelines apply unless otherwise specified.

• There is no minimum course load requirement to receive a scholarship.
• 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 copies of high school and/or college transcripts.
• Recipients must agree to attend the college’s annual scholarship brunch held in October, write a thank-you letter to a donor or donors, and to attend the scholarship orientation.
• Returning Scholarship students do NOT need to reapply for the scholarship for a second year. Scholarship recipients are granted a scholarship a second year upon responding to the renewal email sent in April.

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.
• Official transcripts must be received by mail or hand-delivered to the Foundation office in Godbey Hall, office 07.
  Mail:
  NRCC Educational Foundation
  5251 College Drive
  Dublin, VA 24084

Apply Online