MISSION: Northland Pioneer College provides educational excellence that is affordable and accessible for the enrichment of communities across northeastern Arizona.

NOTE: Due to evacuation levels being downgraded, NPC’s Springerville Center will reopen to the public beginning Wednesday, May 21, 2025. 

Scholarships

Charles E. Lisitzky Memorial Scholarship

Charles E. Lisitizky was a longtime resident of Holbrook, Arizona, and an advocate of lifelong education. This scholarship was established in his memory to assist NPC students who are members of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe (Hopi, Navajo, White Mountain Apache) in their pursuit of a college degree. One scholarship is awarded to one NPC student/semester: $1000 toward tuition, books, and fees.
Award Amount
$1000
Criteria

Who is eligible to apply?

NPC Student who is a member of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe (Hopi, Navajo, or White Mountain Apache).*

Tribal affiliation (Certificate of Indian Blood) may be verified at the time of award.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Degree-seeking at NPC.
  • Demonstrate financial need, need is considered for the scholarship.
  • Enrolled for 6 or more credits at NPC during the semester of award.
  • Cumulative Grade-Point Average of 2.0 or better.
  • High school diploma or GED®.
  • Not in overpayment status at NPC. Over the credit limit - Contact NPCFF@npc.edu
  • Students who have previously obtained a Bachelor's degree should contact NPCFF@npc.edu.
  • Students currently in high school at the time of award are not eligible to apply.

How do you apply?

Attach all application documents as directed on the online application form

Application documents:

1. Essay – 500 words or fewer – Describing:

  • What are your career goals;
  • What are your educational goals;
  • What resources you have to fund your education making you qualified to receive this scholarship;
  • Why the scholarship is needed, and how it will be used.
  • Click here for tips on writing your scholarship essay
  • Please include in the essay if you knew the Lisitzky Family personally, and, if so, how they may have influenced your educational and/or career goals.

The key to the scholarship essay is that it is a personal narrative, reflecting your experiences and goals. DO NOT USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, SUCH AS CHAT GPT, to write your essay. It is important that your personal voice come through!

2. Demonstration of financial status for the 2025-2026 academic year as evidenced by Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Submission Summary (FSS) PAGE 1 ONLY or letter of award or denial from NPC Financial Aid Office or MyNPC page.

3. Your unofficial transcript from https://mynpc.npc.edu/ics  indicating your degree intent. If applicant does not yet have a transcript at NPC, submit an NPC Degree plan (Contact an NPC Academic Adviser)

IMPORTANT: Please attach all required documents to the application form.


CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
NOTE: By completing this scholarship application, students will be considered for each of the NPC Friends & Family scholarships for which they meet the eligibility criteria. Students will need to set up an account in the next step in order to work on, save, and submit an application. 

* Scholarship recipients may re-apply for this award in subsequent academic years (not to exceed two consecutive semesters)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, April 17th at 12:00 p.m. (noon) MST., for funding for the FALL 2025 semester.
Applications received after this date/time will not be accepted, regardless of why they are late. You are STRONGLY advised to submit your application well in advance of the deadline date! 

View Video Tutorial on the Friends & Family Scholarship Process

 

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Questions

Questions   For more information, contact NPC Friends and Family Executive Director Betsyann Wilson @ 928-536-6245 or Development Coordinator Karen Zimmerman @ 928-536-6269 or email us at NPCFF@npc.edu

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
2.0