Who is eligible to apply?
NPC Nursing and Allied Health students who meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled in a degree program in Nursing and Allied Health with a degree plan on file
- NOT eligible for financial aid – Applicant MUST have proof that they are not eligible for financial aid to apply
- Enrolled in at least six credit hours during the semester of award
- Cumulative G.P.A of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
- Not in overpayment status at NPC. Over the credit limit - Contact NPCFF@npc.edu
- Preference is given to students who can demonstrate and clearly describe their financial need
Awardee must write a letter of thanks to “The Family of Doris Reed,” and email it to NPCFF@npc.edu, before funds are disbursed to awardee.
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; and
- Why the scholarship is needed, and how it will be used.
- Click here for tips on writing your scholarship essay
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. Proof that you are NOT eligible to receive financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year, evidenced by a letter from the NPC Financial Aid Office, or by your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS), PAGE 1 ONLY.
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.
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, November 14 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) MST., for funding for the SPRING 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
Questions For more information, contact NPC Friends and Family Executive Director Jesse Reeck at (928) 532-6145 or Karen Zimmerman at (928) 532-6154 or email us at NPCFF@npc.edu.
