Who is eligible to apply?
- Degree-seeking in Early Childhood Development at NPC.
- Enrolled for 3 or more credits at NPC during the semester of award.
- Cumulative Grade-Point Average of 2.0 or better.
- Not in default of a student loan and not in overpayment status. Over the credit limit OK.
- Students who have previously obtained a Bachelor's degree should contact Betsy Wilson. Students currently in high school at the time of award are not eligible to apply.
How do you apply?
Attach all application documents as a SINGLE PDF FILE to betsy.wilson@npc.edu
Application documents:
- NPC Friends and Family Scholarship Cover Letter Form (must be complete, signed, and dated)
- Essay – 500 words or fewer – Addressing the following:
- 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; and
- Why the scholarship is needed, and specifically how it will be used.
- If you personally know Claude Endfield, please describe how she has helped you and/or influenced your education and 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!
- Click here for tips on writing your scholarship essay
- Demonstration of financial status for the 2024-2025 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.
- Your unofficial transcript from https://mynpc.npc.edu/ics indicating your degree intent; students without an NPC transcript must submit a degree plan (see academic advisor)
Applicants must have the recommendation of at least one individual, including NPC faculty or staff or ECD professionals, as evidenced by a letter of support.
IMPORTANT: Please attach all required documents to the application form.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled, for funding for the 2024-2025 academic year.
View Video Tutorial on the Friends & Family Scholarship Process
Questions For more information, contact NPC Friends and Family Executive Director Betsyann Wilson: 928-536-6245 or betsy.wilson@npc.edu.